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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 1,172 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Active customers frequently praise the affordable pricing, low label costs, and the extremely seamless website navigation that makes managing daily shipments very simple. Users also appreciate the exceptionally responsive online chat support team and the substantial financial savings achieved compared to traditional post offices. Some people were dissatisfied with unexpected carrier charge adjustments and experienced significant difficulties when trying to resolve complex package tracing problems online. A few reviewers noted that customer support could not always intervene effectively or provide direct assistance when dealing with external courier service disputes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I only read negative reviews, so read the negatives for Pirate Ship on this site. Wow! My experience with Pirate Ship is totally opposite of theirs. I've had no problems with having questions answer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Pirate Ship!! Not only great prices on shipping domestic and international, but they have amazing customer service too. And their website is great, easy to use, intuitive, and fully functional.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been using their site for several years now and they provide nice discounts on shipping both domestic and international. The site is easy to navigate and any questions can be answered quickly thr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use Pirate Ship exclusively for my shipping postage. The price is much lower than using USPS or UPS alone. The app is easy to use and I appreciate how Pirate Ship keeps me informed on upcoming price... See more


Company details

  1. Software Company
  2. Shipping and Mailing Service
  3. Shipping Service

About Pirate Ship

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Pirate Ship is a web-based shipping software solution that helps small businesses, e-commerce sellers, and independent entrepreneurs purchase and print discounted USPS and UPS shipping labels — no monthly fees, no hidden costs, and no treasure buried in the fine print.

As a shipping label platform, Pirate Ship gives users access to pre-negotiated carrier discounts on services including USPS Priority Mail, Ground Advantage, First-Class Package, and UPS Ground and UPS Ground Saver - as well as expedited services. Labels can be created individually, in bulk batches, or imported through e-commerce integrations, — built for businesses shipping anywhere from a few packages per week to hundreds per day. The platform is free to use — customers only pay the cost of postage.

Key features and capabilities:

  • Discounted shipping rates — Access to deeply discounted USPS and UPS rates with no markup, monthly fee, or minimum volume requirement — just the lowest rates, straight from the plank
  • E-commerce integrations — Connects with Shopify, eBay, Square, WooCommerce, and other platforms to import orders automatically
  • Batch label creation — Print multiple shipping labels at once via spreadsheet upload or synced integrations, so even the biggest hauls ship without a headache
  • Package tracking — Built-in tracking for all shipments with status updates accessible from the dashboard
  • International shipping — Support for customs forms and international label creation across USPS and UPS international services
  • Shipping insurance — Optional third-party insurance available for shipments at the time of label purchase

The platform requires no technical setup and operates on a pay-per-label model. When customers need help, a real human support crew is available via live chat and email — ready to lend a hook — because ARRrrr, we make shipping fun! 🏴‍☠️

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Save up to 87% off USPS® & UPS® rates

We’ve saved shippers tons of treasure since 2014 🏴‍☠️

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pirate Ship is 5 Stars...And Why

Pirate Ships has great rates; but that alone does not make a great experience. Pirate Ship has excellent customer service and that makes a 5 star great experience. Thank you to all the individuals at Pirate Ship who have helped me restore international business to my website! You have my gratitude.

18 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love using Pirate Ship

We love using Pirate Ship. They make it easy, inexpensive...and fun! Yes, the pirate theme is silly, but on a busy day, the combination of efficiency and silliness is very welcome. Pirate Ship also has excellent customer service, a rare thing these days. Highly recommended.

18 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use Pirate Ship exclusively for my…

I use Pirate Ship exclusively for my shipping postage. The price is much lower than using USPS or UPS alone. The app is easy to use and I appreciate how Pirate Ship keeps me informed on upcoming price changes. I have recommended Pirate Ship to my fellow small business owners. Thanks, Pirate Ship!

14 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont know who these people are and dont…

Don't know who these people are and don't care, but NEVER use them! Obviously, DEI hires that cannot read or write English! ASK about the shipper before you buy anything that is shipped thru this outfit! If they use Pirateship, buy somewhere else!

7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

First of all

First of all, they flag my account and I just opened it. I had to talk to customer service they want to be all nosy asking what I’m shipping to whom show proof what I’m shipping what website I’m shipping from

10 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charging me for terrible service

Pirate ship was paid to ship one roll of fabric to a customer and it was shipped to a different address in a different city.
The package was labelled correctly to a customer in Houston, Texas and was somehow delivered to a location Kansas City, Kansas.
I have been in constant contact with Pirate Ship and rather than correct the situation they charged me unwarranted and bizarre additional fees to cover the cost of delivering to an incorrect and unknown address.

7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More accurate shipment stats than Amazon, with the same rates.

I have used Pirateship.com for several years now. I am very happy with it and have never had any problems. You can see the status of your packages and search for shipments easily. It's easy to get the Media Mail, Bound and Printed, and hazardous materials options. You don't pay for labels you don't use (unlike Amazon). The rates are the same as Amazon and eBay, but with more accurate shipment stats than Amazon.

8 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Pirate Ship for…

I have been using Pirate Ship for years.

I have recommended it to everyone. I have used it for eBay and personal use. I have saved so much money! Love Pirate Ship.

Their customer service chat is very user-friendly.

I have had to cancel postage (incorrect address) and the process was seamless

1 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Didn't know where to start!

I was asked to do a mailing to 154 individual people. I had everyone's address on an excel spreadsheet. I had no idea where to start. I started a chat and the people who service the chat were exceptional. They showed me how to upload the spreadsheet. I didn't just access chat once for this project but like 10 times! Once when I was actually in the store purchasing the labels making sure I was purchasing the correct ones, I sent them a picture, and they confirmed I had the right ones. Every chat was helpful, friendly and supportive. I could not have done this project without them! I was so incredibly grateful for their help!

24 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most awesome and convenient shipping service

Pirate ship is the most convenient and cost-effective way to ship packages from home. The rates are incredible, the site is easy to use and I'm 100% satisfied. This is really a blessing for me to have the service available to me since I've been selling off a lot of my collectibles and I send care packages to my sons.
I promote this business to everybody I know that mails things out other than first class envelopes, and for some reason they're just too lazy or stupid to not take advantage of this outstanding service. Well, if they want to pay full boat that's on them, but not me! Pirate Ship saves me a lot of money. So hoist those sails and cast off to the Sea of low prices.

24 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service That Earned a Customer for Life

I’ve been using Pirate Ship for quite a while, and this week I made a mistake that was completely my own fault.

I incorrectly labeled a shipment as hazardous material, which caused all of my packages to be returned. I reached out to Pirate Ship expecting nothing more than some guidance, knowing full well the error was mine.

Instead, their customer support went far beyond anything I expected. Emily took the time to explain what happened, treated me with kindness instead of judgment, and found a way to help me recover from my mistake. They had absolutely no obligation to do that, yet they chose to.

In today’s world, it’s easy to find companies with competitive prices and good software. What’s much harder to find is a company that genuinely values its customers and empowers its employees to do the right thing.

Mistakes happen. What defines a company is how they treat people afterward. Pirate Ship earned my trust, my loyalty, and my business for years to come.

If you’re looking for a shipping platform backed by outstanding customer service and people who truly care, I can’t recommend Pirate Ship highly enough.

26 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ZERO STARS IF I COULD.

ZERO STARS IF I COULD.
I used Pirate Ship to ship my personal luggage during a cross-country move. Two of my packages containing over $100,000 worth of belongings including gold jewelry and personal possessions have been missing for nearly a month.
Here is what Pirate Ship actually did:
UPS told me Pirate Ship must contact them as the account holder to open a tracer. Pirate Ship said they cannot do that. UPS said only Pirate Ship can do it. I went in circles for weeks.
Pirate Ship's own manager admitted in writing they have limited situations where they can help with UPS interceptions but refused to act for me. They submitted reroute requests proving they CAN contact UPS but refused to open the tracer investigation UPS required.
A claim was opened for one package and voided, appearing to have been voided by Pirate Ship without telling me.
I have filed complaints with the NJ Attorney General, FTC, and BBB. I am now pursuing legal action for breach of contract.
Pirate Ship will take your money, lose your packages, and then tell you there is nothing they can do while directing you in circles until you give up. I will not give up. Do not trust them with anything valuable.

30 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not trust these criminals

Do not trust these criminals. I used UPS via Pirateship to ship two large boxes from Hawaii to North Carolina. After my boxes have been shipped back and forth twice, UPS is holding them hostage and not allowing me to pick them up. Pirate ship is literally no help. “There’s nothing we can do” while employees promise me to submit a hold for pickup. Over one month and $1,000 later, I don’t have my packages.

23 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service. Taylor seriously is amazing. I had reached out to Pirate ship for help and turns out they didn’t even do anything wrong, and it was my/USPS mistake. But Taylor took the time to keep tracking the package and follow up with me when it was delivered. So thoughtful and I definitely wasn’t expecting it!!

25 June 2026
Unprompted review

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