Sendle
Courier software
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What is Sendle
Sendle is a parcel shipping platform that lets businesses create labels, book pickups, and track deliveries through a web dashboard and integrations. It targets small to mid-sized shippers and e-commerce merchants that need domestic and international parcel delivery without negotiating individual carrier contracts. The service operates as a carrier-aggregated shipping option with pricing, tracking, and claims handled through Sendle rather than directly with each underlying carrier.
Simple parcel booking workflow
Sendle provides a straightforward flow to quote, create labels, schedule pickups (where available), and track parcels. This fits teams that need shipping capability without deploying a full dispatch or route-optimization system. The interface and process are oriented around parcel shipments rather than multi-stop courier routes.
Carrier-aggregated shipping access
Sendle acts as an intermediary to access delivery services without requiring each customer to set up separate carrier accounts. This can reduce onboarding time for smaller shippers and standardize tracking and billing in one place. It is particularly relevant for businesses shipping across regions where multiple last-mile providers may be used.
E-commerce and API integrations
Sendle supports integrations commonly used by online sellers, enabling label creation and tracking updates from connected systems. An API option supports custom workflows for marketplaces or in-house order management tools. This reduces manual data entry compared with standalone courier dispatch tools.
Not a full courier dispatch suite
Sendle is primarily designed for parcel shipping rather than managing a courier fleet. It typically does not cover advanced courier-operations needs such as driver shift planning, multi-stop route optimization, proof-of-delivery workflows tailored to local courier jobs, or complex service-level rules. Organizations running their own delivery network may need a dedicated courier management system.
Geographic and service constraints
Service availability, pickup options, and delivery speeds depend on supported lanes and the underlying carrier network. Businesses operating in regions outside Sendle’s core markets or requiring specialized services (e.g., same-day metro courier, heavy freight, or temperature-controlled delivery) may find coverage limited. Capabilities can vary by destination and carrier used.
Less control over carrier relationship
Because Sendle intermediates the shipment, customers may have less direct control over carrier-specific options and account-level customization. Issue resolution and claims processes generally route through Sendle, which can add an extra layer compared with direct carrier contracts. Enterprises with negotiated carrier agreements may prefer tools that optimize across their own contracted rates.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Free account (Personal) with pay-per-shipment; no time-limited free trial indicated on the official site. How billing works: No subscription or account fees — you pay per parcel. Rates vary by parcel weight and destination zone; additional discounts apply via Sendle’s Ship & Save rewards program. Credit-card surcharges apply (AMEX 1.75%, Mastercard 1.25%, Visa 1%). Example costs (from official site examples):
- United States: Rates starting from $3.99 (site headline: “Rates starting from $3.99”).
- Australia (examples shown on official AU site): 250g Same-city — from $4.70 (on Ship & Save Level 6); Sendle Standard $6.51. 500g Same-city — from $5.91 (Level 6); Sendle Standard $8.28. 3kg Same-city — from $7.70 (Level 6); Sendle Standard $12.39.
- International (official international pricing examples): NZ from $9.96; US from $15.29; UK from $15.51 (examples on Sendle international page). Discount options: Ship & Save rewards program (volume/4-week minimum spend levels) — discounts increase with levels (up to ~55% at Level 6; higher unspecified savings at Level 7). Notes: No subscription or recurring plan fees; Sendle offers multiple account tiers (Personal, Premium, Pro) that are usage-based rather than subscription — tiers impose minimum monthly package thresholds for access to premium rates (e.g., Premium: minimum 20 packages/month; Pro: minimum 200 packages/month).
Seller details
Sendle
Sydney, NSW, Australia
2014
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https://www.sendle.com/
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