Review

Stamps.comChecked by Vetteroo review

Small offices.

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What it is
Postage printing for USPS and UPS from home or office
Best for
Offices that mail lots of letters and packages
Price
From about $14.99/mo
Prices checked
October 31, 2026

We researched Stamps.com's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Stamps.com ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

  • Small offices.
  • Online sellers.
  • Mailrooms.

Who should skip it

  • Probably not the best fit for occasional shippers who do not want a monthly fee.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Stamps.com’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 31, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Stamps.com ourselves.

Sign up, start the trial or free tier, and cancel before renewal if it is not for you.

Key features in use

  • Postage
  • Labels
  • Stamps
  • UPS rates
  • Integrations

Setup and learning curve

None.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email, chat or phone; see its site.

Real-world use cases

  • Office mail
  • Online selling
  • Returns
  • Bulk mail

What it costs

Prices checked October 31, 2026, from Stamps.com’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

  • Plans were listed from about $14.99 a month (checked October 30, 2026).
  • Its terms explain monthly fees, postage refunds and cancellation.

What we like

  • Official USPS discounts.
  • Prints stamps too.
  • Trustpilot 3.7.
  • Reviewed by Clear Choice Picks.

What to watch for

  • Monthly fee.
  • Cancellation complaints.
  • Free tools cost nothing elsewhere.
  • Hardware costs extra.

The fine print

  • Cancel before the trial ends if you do not want a monthly fee.

The main alternative: Pirate Ship

Pirate Ship is the free rival.

What it costs: $0 (pay only for postage), checked October 29, 2026

Pick Stamps.com if you…

  • want to print stamps.
  • want office mail tools.
  • want UPS too.

Pick Pirate Ship if you…

  • want no monthly fee.
  • want a simple label tool.
  • want free software.

Our take

Stamps.com suits offices that print lots of postage; casual shippers can use free tools.

Side by side

CompanyBest forStarting priceTrial / refund
Stamps.com Checked by VetterooOffices that mail lots of letters and packagesFrom about $14.99/moSee its terms
Pirate ShipSmall sellers who want discounted labels with no software fee$0 (pay only for postage), checked October 29, 2026Free

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

  • Stamps.com's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 31, 2026
  • Stamps.com's Trustpilot profile, read October 31, 2026
  • Pirate Ship's details: read on its official pages on October 31, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
  • The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 31, 2026)

Sources

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.

Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.