Pirate Ship Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 1,150 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the intuitive website, noting that navigating the platform and creating shipping labels makes everyday mailing tasks completely seamless. People also appreciate the fantastic savings on postage costs compared to traditional postal services, alongside an exceptionally responsive customer support team. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected extra charges applied by carriers and experienced severe difficulties when trying to resolve complex disputes regarding lost packages. A few consumers also mentioned frustration when attempting to reach human support without phone options or getting timely assistance with tracking issues.

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Price

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Service

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Delivery service

Customers had positive experiences with delivery service, finding it convenient to ship both domestic and... See more

Customer service

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User experience

Consumers find user experience to be positive, highlighting that the software and website are super easy to... See more

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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


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  1. Software Company
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  3. Shipping and Mailing Service
  4. 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

I’ve been using Pirate Ship for the…

I’ve been using Pirate Ship for the past 3 years and they’ve been solid every step of the way! Competitive pricing, easy to use website, and timely info related to UPS & USPS pricing increases. I will continue to use them with confidence.

October 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Long time customer

I have been with Pirate Ship for going on 5 years now and I have never had any issues with them and if I have had question they are super responsive and work with you. I would recommend them 100%

October 1, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bunch of idiots decided to run this…

Bunch of idiots decided to run this website. Each time after carefully measuring the box and weight, they come up with new excuse to charge me more. Be careful these thieves with their messed up website also have your credit card info which they are selling it to people. Moreover, if package lost, there is no customer service to contact.

October 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truth be said

Truth be said! We used stamps.com for more than two decades for my business; we ship hundreds of packages through USPS every year using stamps.com LSS, running into everything from software issues to continued and rising costs on top of additional costs for additional services. And support from them is slow if provided. Discovering PirateShip was a 200% improvement not only in cost but also, most importantly, the software is super easy to use, and tech support at most times is there almost instantly! I can't recommend PirateShip to use for your shipping more strongly. I only regret not knowing about PirateShip sooner!

October 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I shipped a $3,000 digital piano from…

I shipped a $3,000 digital piano from the West Coast to the East Coast, and the piano never arrived. When I tried to call UPS, they said that because Pirate ship was the actual sender, I needed to go through them and their insurance company. The problem is that Pirate ship doesn't have a published tel number and when I emailed them, they directed me back too UPS. I went round and round like this for days, and finally received notice that they had completed their investigation, whatever that was, and could not find my 100 pound package that was 5 feet by 18 inches, they were cutting me a check for $100. It must have slipped through a crack in a conveyor belt. Notwithstanding multiple calls afterwards, I still have received no confirmation that UPS searched for my package. I guess it was easier to steal my piano and pay the $100 fee than actually conducting any investigation. Terrible experience. Never use this company.

September 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i've never heard of this shipping…

i've never heard of this shipping company or LLC, first i sent test package and i was surprise it got home. so 5/5 and my mom always sends me a video of her getting the package and it's not broken so. well done pirate ship.

October 1, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was good until they charged me a…

It was good until they charged me a size box that i didnt have, I went to the UPS store and purchased a 18x18 box it was a bit too big for my things and i have to use bubble wrap which was no biggie and the outside of their boxes gives the size so why than did you charge my card for a 20x20 box???
not cool guys

September 8, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend Pirate SHip

Moved to using Pirate Ship over a year ago from a shipping company who continued to reduce services and increase costs. We love the transparency and cost of Pirate Ship - especially find the importing of a spreadsheet to be a time saver! Easy to use, no hidden fees, and love the funny surprises we find at different areas of the website. Had a question and it was answered very quickly - customer service was great! Have recommended to many and will continue to use.

September 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAMPS.com gives me phone service

STAMPS.com gives me phone service. Pirate Ship is no good. They send nonsensical emails using words like AAARGH and thinking they are entertaining. Not for me. I got charged for an incorrect address by UPS while using their service and it was not fair. Of course they don't get on the phone. I'm done with this company.

September 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just when I felt hopeless in affording…

Just when I felt hopeless in affording the rate charges for overnight shipment, a cpl ppl recommended Pirateship. So, I gave it a shot. Wow!!!
Easy, affordable and package received on time. I highly recommend this.
Thank you
Lisa

September 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest, fairly priced, and easy to use

Excellent, fast, easy to use, and most importantly HONEST service. I initially set up an account with stamps.com that forced me to sign up for a monthly plan without telling me and then made it difficult for me to cancel, also they asked form my birthdate and SSN without any explanation about why - very sketchy. I tried again with pirate ship and the experience was AMAZING. Super easy to sign up. they wanted my address and phone number only (for the same shipment method). The website was flawless. I could get my printing label going while at the same time verifying my email address. WELL DONE!
p.s. they speak to you in a pirate voice which is fabulous

September 10, 2026
Unprompted review

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