Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Set shipping rates, pickup, local delivery and delivery dates by zip code, product and distance.
| netParcel | ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery | |
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| Metric | netParcel | ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 173 | ★ 426 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2013 | Jul 2020 |
ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery edges out netParcel on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: netParcel at Free to install, ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery 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. ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery has the larger user base (426 reviews vs 173), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. netParcel'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 ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — netParcel's 173-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery'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: netParcel audit • ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery audit
| Keyword | netParcel | ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery |
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| custom shipping rates | Not ranked | #2 |
| shipping rates | Not ranked | #4 |
| shipping | Not ranked | #7 |
Both netParcel and ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery offer paid plans only. netParcel starts at Free to install; ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 426 reviews) compared to netParcel (4.8★ from 173 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. netParcel fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery has more onboarding documentation maturity (426 reviews vs 173), 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.
netParcel typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (173 reviews). ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (426 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. netParcel and ShipZip ‑ Shipping & Delivery 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 netParcel" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
