Shopify App Review · Shipping
ShipX – Shipping Rates & Rules Review (2026)
Conditional shipping rates by weight, postcode, product, customer and dimension, and a free plan that only runs in testing mode.
SCORE
/10
ShipX (formerly Shipeasy) calculates conditional Shopify shipping rates by cart total, weight, quantity, product, zone, postcode, distance, customer tag, supplier and dimensions, with rate blending to combine rates and carrier integrations including FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS and Sendle. It holds 5.0 from 1,253 reviews. Pricing is $9.99, $24.99 and $34.99 a month, with a free plan limited to testing mode; some conditions require Shopify’s Carrier Calculated Shipping API.
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What ShipX actually does
Rates are built as rules with conditions. The condition set covers cart total, weight, item quantity, specific products or product groups, shipping zones, postcode and zip, distance, customer or customer tag, supplier or origin, and product dimensions. Rate types include flat, tiered and slab ranges, per-unit increments and percentage-based rates, plus handling fees, maximum shipping fees and shipping discounts. Rate blending combines the rates that apply to a mixed cart into a single figure rather than showing several, which is the behaviour most merchants actually want.
Beyond rate maths there is carrier integration, FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS, Sendle, Starshipit and more, with real-time rates at checkout, pickup points and delivery estimates. Rates can be renamed, hidden or reordered without the Carrier Calculated Shipping API, while other conditions require it. Higher tiers add customer-based rates for B2B and wholesale, restriction of shipping to specific addresses, carrier-based rates, dimension rates via metafields, volumetric weight and an AI packing algorithm. A rate history view exists for debugging, which anyone who has argued with a checkout will appreciate.
How it scores across key areas
| Features | 9.0 | |
| Ease of setup | 6.5 | |
| Value for money | 8.0 | |
| Support & docs | 8.5 | |
| Reliability | 8.5 | |
| Track record | 8.5 |
Pros & cons
- 5.0 from 1,253 reviews in a category where failures are immediately visible
- The deepest condition list here: weight, postcode, distance, product, customer, supplier, dimensions
- Rate blending combines rates on mixed carts instead of showing several confusing options
- Free testing mode lets you verify every rule before it touches a live checkout
- Rate history for debugging, plus Zoom, email and chat support even on the free plan
- The free plan cannot go live, it is a configuration sandbox, so budget $9.99 minimum
- Some conditions require Shopify’s Carrier Calculated Shipping API, which is a plan consideration on standard plans
- Dimension-based rates, volumetric weight and carrier rates need the $34.99 tier
- Rule-based rate engines reward careful setup and punish sloppy setup, this is not a five-minute install
- We have not run it on a live store; this assessment comes from the listing, pricing and review distribution
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App Store screenshots
Marketing screenshots from the Shopify listing, in-admin UI may look different. Always verify on a duplicate theme.
Before you spend trial time
- Use the free testing mode to build and verify every rule before paying or going live
- Test a mixed cart deliberately: heavy plus light, two suppliers, a remote postcode
- Confirm whether the conditions you need require the Carrier Calculated Shipping API on your Shopify plan
- Compare the rate the app shows against what the carrier actually charges you on a real order
- Check what happens when no rule matches, a missing rate blocks checkout entirely
- If you sell bulky-light items, price the $34.99 tier for volumetric weight rather than guessing
Pricing
Plans (verify on the listing): Free: configure and test everything in testing mode, with Zoom, email and chat support, but not live. Starter $9.99/mo: postcode and distance rates, rates by cart total, weight and quantity, incremental and tiered rates, zone rates, percentage rates and maximum fees, handling fees and shipping discounts, delivery customisation without the CCS API, and rate history. Smart $24.99/mo: adds product-based rates with unlimited groups, unlimited rate blending, customer-based rates, per-product rates and address restrictions. Premium $34.99/mo: adds priority support, carrier-based rates, dimension-based rates via metafields, volumetric weight and AI packing. Annual billing saves 10%; 14-day free trial.
Pricing changes frequently on Shopify apps, always check the live listing for the latest tiers and trial terms. View current pricing on Shopify →
Closing take
This is a specialist tool and the setup effort is real, but the problem it solves is one most stores carry silently. If your shipping cost varies with weight, size, distance or customer and your rates do not, you are paying the difference on every order.
Start in the free testing mode, build the rules against your actual cost structure, and verify a mixed cart before going live. The $9.99 tier covers most conventional stores; dimension and carrier rates are where the money goes if you ship anything awkward.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan?
There is a free tier, but it only runs in testing mode, you can configure and verify rules without them applying to a live checkout. For live rates the practical entry price is $9.99 a month, with a 14-day trial.
Do I need Shopify’s Carrier Calculated Shipping API?
Not for everything. The listing states delivery customisation works without it, while other conditions require it. Since CCS is a plan-level consideration on standard Shopify plans, confirm which of your rules need it before committing.
Can it charge by product dimensions?
Yes, on the $34.99 Premium tier, using metafields, along with volumetric weight and an AI packing algorithm. That is the tier for anyone shipping bulky but light goods.
What is rate blending?
Combining the several rates that apply to a mixed cart into one figure shown at checkout, rather than presenting the shopper with multiple confusing options. Unlimited blending is on the $24.99 Smart plan.
Can I set different rates for wholesale customers?
Yes. Customer-based rates and rules matched on customer tag or company are available from the $24.99 tier, which is how B2B buyers get different shipping terms from retail ones.
What happens if no rule matches a cart?
No rate is returned, which prevents the customer checking out. Always configure a fallback rate and test deliberately with an unusual cart during the free testing mode.
How we researched this
- Primary source: Shopify App Store listing for ShipX – Shipping Rates & Rules
- Supplementary: 3-star review sampling for support and UX friction signals
- Last updated: October 22, 2026