Comparison

Navexa vs ShipBob

ShipBob is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that handles warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping for e-commerce businesses. Unlike Navexa, ShipBob requires you to outsource your entire fulfillment operation.

Pricing

Side by side.

Navexa

$0/mo

Free (pay only for labels)

ShipBob

Custom pricing (typically $5+ per order)

3PL fulfillment service

Feature comparison

What's actually included.

Feature
Navexa
Free platform
ShipBob
Multi-carrier rate shopping
Full carrier comparison
Limited
ShipBob selects carrier for you
Intelligent box optimization
Reduces DIM weight charges
Inventory forecasting
Built-in algorithmic predictions
Basic forecasting available
Shopify integration
Bulk label operations
ShipBob handles fulfillment
Free platform access
Per-order fulfillment fees
Keep control of inventory
Inventory stored in ShipBob warehouses
2-day shipping network
Via carriers
Distributed warehouse network
No minimum order volume
Minimums may apply
International shipping

Why teams switch

We moved off ShipBob because we needed a shipping stack that wouldn't bill us for growing. Navexa gave us the same feature surface with per-label pricing that actually scales.
Harper Voss Director of Fulfillment, Northline Apparel

Fit

Which tool fits which team.

Choose Navexa when

Businesses that want to maintain control over their fulfillment process while cutting costs

  • Shipping spend matters more than a subscription line item
  • You want consolidation and live checkout rates in the same tool
  • You need forecasting alongside shipping
  • You plan to grow into multiple locations or channels

Choose ShipBob when

Businesses wanting to completely outsource fulfillment and have budget for per-order fees

  • No need to handle physical fulfillment
  • Distributed warehouse network for fast delivery
  • Good for businesses without warehouse space
  • High per-order costs eat into margins
  • Less control over fulfillment quality

Other comparisons

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Ready to switch?

Connect a store, quote an order, and compare the numbers to your current ShipBob invoice. Takes under five minutes.