GlossaryRates and surcharges
Rate shopping
Comparing prices and delivery times across carriers and services for each shipment to pick the best option.
Rate shopping is the practice of comparing live rates and transit times from several carriers and services before buying a label. The cheapest option depends on the package's weight, size, zone and destination type, so it can change from one order to the next.
Shipping software automates rate shopping by requesting rates from connected carrier accounts and applying rules, such as cheapest service that still meets the promised delivery date. ExperShip shows rates across connected carriers so sellers can compare before they buy a label.
Learn more in our Multi-carrier shipping articles.
Buy, print and track shipping labels and customs documents across carriers from one place.