ShipHero alternative for 3PLs · Updated September 3, 2026

    Looking for a ShipHero Alternative? See How Stacket Compares.

    If you run a 3PL or fulfillment warehouse and are evaluating ShipHero, Stacket gives you another option.

    Stacket connects receiving, inventory, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, returns, client visibility, and 3PL billing in one warehouse management system. It is built for growing 3PL operations where client-specific workflows, billing rules, SKU complexity, B2B and DTC fulfillment, and warehouse visibility matter.

    Why 3PLs Compare ShipHero Alternatives

    Choosing a WMS is rarely about finding the platform with the longest feature list. The real question is whether the system fits your warehouse.

    You may be comparing alternatives because your operation has:

    • Complex client-specific billing rules
    • A mix of DTC, B2B, wholesale, and marketplace orders
    • High SKU counts or apparel variants
    • Multiple clients with different workflows
    • Kitting, labeling, inserts, relabeling, and other value-added services
    • Returns that require inspection, grading, restocking, or disposal
    • Growing warehouse teams and locations
    • A need for clearer pricing or a different cost structure

    These are the areas where Stacket should be evaluated.

    At a glance

    ShipHero vs Stacket

    AreaShipHeroStacket
    Designed for3PLs and high-volume ecommerce brands3PLs, fulfillment centers, high-SKU warehouses, and mixed DTC/B2B operations
    Published 3PL starting price$2,145/month$749/month Standard, $1,249/month Growth
    Users in published entry plan55 Standard, 15 Growth
    3PL billingYesYes
    Client portalsYesYes
    Barcode warehouse executionYesYes
    ReturnsYesYes
    High-SKU/apparel workflowsSupported through general WMS capabilitiesSpecific Stacket workflows for style, size, color, barcode, bin, and return status
    DTC and B2B fulfillmentSupportedSupported
    Billing tied to warehouse activityConfigurable billing profiles and feesWarehouse activity can create traceable billable events tied to client rate rules

    ShipHero currently publishes its WMS for 3PLs starting at $2,145 per month and lists 3PL Billing, Customer Portals, Sandbox Account, and its Standard WMS capabilities in that package. Stacket currently publishes Standard at $749 per month and Growth at $1,249 per month. Pricing and product scope can change. Verify current terms with each vendor.

    Stacket differentiation

    Where Stacket Is Designed to Be Different

    Warehouse Activity and Billing Stay Connected

    A 3PL does not make money simply because an order shipped. Revenue can be created when inventory is received, stored, picked, packed, labeled, kitted, returned, inspected, relabeled, disposed of, or specially handled.

    Stacket connects those warehouse activities with each client's billing rules.

    480 units received
    × $0.40 receiving rate
    = $192 billable receiving charge

    You should be able to trace a charge back to the warehouse activity that created it.

    Explore 3PL Billing Automation

    Built for Client-Specific 3PL Operations

    Two clients in the same warehouse may operate very differently. One may ship thousands of single-item Shopify orders. Another may send palletized B2B orders. Another may require labeling, kitting, inserts, Amazon prep, returns inspection, or special packaging.

    Stacket keeps the client, inventory, workflows, rates, orders, returns, and reporting separate, while your warehouse operates from a single system.

    High-SKU and Apparel Operations

    A single apparel style can turn into dozens of inventory combinations across size, color, barcode, bin, client, and return status.

    Stacket supports style, size, and color visibility, barcode-driven receiving and picking, bin-level inventory, pick validation, returns classification, DTC, wholesale, and marketplace fulfillment, plus kitting, relabeling, and special handling.

    Explore High-SKU Warehouse Management

    DTC and B2B in the Same Warehouse

    Many growing 3PLs no longer run one fulfillment model. A warehouse may process individual ecommerce orders during the day and palletized wholesale or retail replenishment orders for the same customer.

    Stacket supports DTC, B2B, wholesale, and marketplace workflows within the same warehouse environment.

    Explore DTC and B2B Fulfillment

    Returns Become Controlled Warehouse Work

    Returned inventory should not disappear into an exception bin.

    Stacket supports return receipt, barcode validation, inspection, condition classification, restocking, exception handling, and return-related billing. That helps the warehouse maintain inventory accuracy while capturing the work performed on the client's behalf.

    Explore Returns Management

    Compare the Cost at Your Actual Scale

    ShipHero currently publishes its WMS for 3PLs starting at $2,145 per month.

    Standard

    $749/month

    5 users
    1 warehouse
    Up to 5,000 shipments/month

    Growth

    $1,249/month

    15 users
    3 warehouses
    Up to 20,000 shipments/month
    3PL billing automation
    QuickBooks integration
    Advanced warehouse workflows

    Enterprise

    Custom

    Configured for larger and more complex operations.

    The subscription price is only part of the decision. Compare users, warehouses, shipment volume, required integrations, implementation, data migration, billing complexity, training, support, and expected growth.

    Compare ShipHero and Stacket Pricing

    When Stacket Deserves a Closer Look

    Stacket should be on your shortlist if you run a 3PL or fulfillment operation where several of these are true:

    You manage multiple warehouse clients.
    Your clients have different rate cards.
    You provide billable services beyond pick-and-pack.
    You handle both DTC and B2B orders.
    You manage high SKU counts.
    You process significant returns.
    Your operation uses kitting, labeling, inserts, special handling, or project work.
    You want warehouse activity and billing connected.
    You want client visibility built into the WMS.
    You want to compare alternatives below ShipHero's current published starting subscription price.

    Test Stacket With Your Real Warehouse

    A WMS demo becomes far more useful when it uses your operation instead of a perfect sample warehouse. Bring us one workflow that matters to your business.

    A complicated customer rate card.
    A mixed B2B and DTC client.
    A difficult receiving process.
    A high-SKU pick workflow.
    An apparel operation.
    A returns process.
    Kitting or special handling.
    A workflow your current software forces you to manage manually.

    We will show you how Stacket handles it.

    Test My Workflow in Stacket

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    ShipHero Alternative FAQ

    Is Stacket an alternative to ShipHero?

    Yes. Stacket is a warehouse management system for 3PLs, fulfillment centers, and growing warehouse operations. It supports multi-client inventory, receiving, barcode workflows, picking, packing, shipping, returns, client visibility, integrations, and 3PL billing.

    How much does ShipHero cost for a 3PL?

    ShipHero currently publishes WMS for 3PLs starting at $2,145 USD per month. Confirm current pricing and commercial terms directly with ShipHero.

    How much does Stacket cost?

    Stacket currently publishes Standard at $749 per month, Growth at $1,249 per month, and Enterprise with custom pricing.

    Does ShipHero have 3PL billing?

    Yes. ShipHero documents recurring, receiving, storage, shipment, picking, return, ad hoc, and other billing capabilities.

    What should I compare before changing WMS platforms?

    Compare your actual receiving, inventory, picking, packing, shipping, returns, billing, integrations, client portals, reporting, implementation requirements, migration risk, and total cost.

    Information about ShipHero is based on publicly available ShipHero product and documentation pages reviewed on September 3, 2026. Product capabilities and pricing may change. ShipHero is a trademark of its respective owner. Stacket is not affiliated with ShipHero.

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