Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Official FedEx Certified shipping app - use your FedEx account, negotiated rates & automate shipping
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Import and export shipping rates via CSV. Supports transit times, free shipping, and tiered rates.
| Metric | PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx | MatrixRates Import/Export |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 3.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 609 | 4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 3 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2019 | Feb 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs MatrixRates Import/Export's 3.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx at Free trial available, MatrixRates Import/Export at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx has the larger user base (609 reviews vs 4), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. MatrixRates Import/Export's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — MatrixRates Import/Export's 4-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx audit • MatrixRates Import/Export audit
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| Keyword | PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx | MatrixRates Import/Export |
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| rates by | #10 | Not ranked |
| import export | Not ranked | #12 |
| shipping rates | #17 | Not ranked |
| multi store sync | Not ranked | #17 |
| shipping rates rules | #18 | Not ranked |
Both PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx and MatrixRates Import/Export offer paid plans only. PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx starts at Free trial available; MatrixRates Import/Export starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 609 reviews) compared to MatrixRates Import/Export (3.0★ from 4 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; MatrixRates Import/Export is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx has more onboarding documentation maturity (609 reviews vs 4), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (609 reviews). MatrixRates Import/Export aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (4 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. PH Ship Rate & Track for FedEx and MatrixRates Import/Export both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from MatrixRates Import/Export" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
