AfterShip
Personalization software
E-commerce tools
Package tracking software
Shipping insurance software
Shipping software
Returns management software
E-commerce software
Inventory management software
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What is AfterShip
AfterShip is a post-purchase platform focused on shipment tracking and delivery visibility for e-commerce merchants. It provides branded tracking pages, shipment status notifications, and carrier integrations to help customer support and operations teams reduce “where is my order” inquiries. The product also includes modules for returns management and related post-purchase workflows, typically used by online retailers running on common e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
Broad carrier tracking coverage
AfterShip supports tracking across a large set of global carriers, which helps merchants consolidate shipment status data in one system. This reduces the need to rely on individual carrier portals for updates. It is useful for merchants shipping internationally or using multiple 3PLs and last-mile providers.
Branded post-purchase experience
The platform provides branded tracking pages and configurable customer notifications, which helps standardize the post-purchase experience across carriers. This can reduce support load by proactively communicating shipment milestones. It also allows merchants to keep customers on a merchant-controlled experience rather than sending them to carrier sites.
Returns workflow capabilities
AfterShip includes returns management features such as return initiation flows and status tracking, supporting common e-commerce return scenarios. Centralizing returns and tracking in the same post-purchase stack can simplify operations for support and logistics teams. This is particularly relevant for merchants with higher return volumes and multiple fulfillment locations.
Not a full shipping suite
AfterShip primarily addresses post-purchase tracking and returns rather than end-to-end shipping execution. Teams still typically need separate tools for rate shopping, label generation, warehouse picking/packing, and carrier contract management. Fit depends on whether the requirement is visibility versus shipping operations.
Integration depth varies by stack
While the product integrates with common e-commerce platforms and carriers, the depth of data synchronization can vary by platform, carrier, and fulfillment setup. Some workflows may require custom configuration or API work to align with internal order management processes. Complex multi-store or multi-warehouse environments may need additional implementation effort.
Category overlap in listings
AfterShip is sometimes grouped with adjacent categories such as inventory management, shipping insurance, or personalization, but these are not its core strengths compared with dedicated systems in those areas. Buyers looking for advanced inventory planning, underwriting/insurance administration, or on-site personalization may need separate specialized products. This can increase total tool count for broader commerce requirements.
Plan & Pricing
AfterShip — Tracking (official pricing page)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $11 per month (monthly); annual option available (save 18%) | 100 shipments/month (configurable), $0.08 per extra shipment; customizable tracking page; email notifications; SMS (separate pricing); basic shipment visibility & analytics |
| Pro | $119 per month | 2,000 shipments/month; $0.08 per extra shipment; includes Tracking API & webhooks; Klaviyo & Attentive integrations; multiple tracking pages; multilingual notifications; recommendations widget |
| Premium | $239 per month | 2,000 shipments/month; $0.12 per extra shipment; AI predictive EDD; advanced analytics; custom domain for tracking pages; remove AfterShip branding |
| Enterprise | Custom | Contact sales for custom pricing and enterprise features (SSO, custom API limits, custom integrations) |
AfterShip — Returns (official Help Center pricing page)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $9 per month (billed annually) or $11 per month (billed monthly) | 240 returns/year included; $0.50 per extra return; branded returns page, in-app label generation, basic refunds/exchanges, routing rules |
| Pro | $49 per month (billed annually) or $59 per month (billed monthly) | 1,200 returns/year included; $0.50 per extra return; automation & in-app tracking features |
| Premium | $199 per month (billed annually) or $239 per month (billed monthly) | 2,400 returns/year included; $1.00 per extra return; full workflow automation, anti-fraud workflows, integrations |
| Enterprise | Custom | Contact sales; pricing based on volume |
Other pricing notes (official site):
- Team plan (organization seats): from $10 per member/month billed annually, or $12 per member/month billed monthly; "Try the team plan free for 7 days" is advertised. (Tracking pricing page).
- Support add-ons: Silver (20% of product subscription, $200/month minimum) and Gold (30% of product subscription, $400/month minimum). (Both products' pricing/support pages.)
Seller details
AfterShip Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2012
Private
https://www.aftership.com/returns
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