Fulfillment comparison · Reviewed October 16, 2026
Rapid vs eFulfillment Service: Fees & Pricing Plans
The EFS Standard Plus component schedule lists $1.15 per order/carton plus $0.35 for every item and $25 weekly support. Rapid’s rate structure differs, so compare the same order and inventory mix.
Check the plan and count every billable item.
The calculator uses the linked Standard Plus component schedule. A separate September EFS agreement describes additional-item fees differently; your signed pricing plan determines which structure applies.
What is known—and what needs a quote
EFS pricing: the useful details
Picking assumption
Standard Plus: $1.15 per order/carton + $0.35 per item, including the first item.
Recurring support
The model converts $25 weekly support to $108.33 monthly using 52 weeks ÷ 12.
Storage assumption
Overflow space is modeled at 55 cubic feet per pallet; actual EFS storage is space-based. Packaging is not included in the modeled total.
Rapid’s standard fees at a glance
Warehouse fees only. Confirm receiving, materials, postage and account-specific services in your written quote. See the complete Rapid schedule.
| Cost component | Rapid pricing basis |
|---|---|
| Pick and pack | $1.40 to $1.05 by monthly volume; first pick included. Postage separate. |
| Additional items | $0.20–$0.25 per additional pick; depends on tier and pick position. |
| Storage | $32 per pallet, $8 per shelf or $3 per bin monthly; inactive-stock terms differ. |
| Returns | $2 first unit, $0.40 second unit and $1.25 each further unit. |
| Low-volume / extra stores | $49 in months below 100 own-inventory orders; $24.99 per extra connected store. |
| Which program? | These are standard finished-goods rates. Specialty agreements have separate terms. |
Illustrative monthly fee scenarios
These examples use the same model as the calculator. They are estimates—not current competitor quotes or an assurance that Rapid is always cheaper.
| Order profile | Rapid | EFS model | Estimated difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 orders 1.5 items/order · 1 pallets · 5% returns | $203 | $306 | $103 less at Rapid |
| 1000 orders 1.5 items/order · 4 pallets · 5% returns | $1,598 | $2,182 | $584 less at Rapid |
| 3000 orders 2 items/order · 10 pallets · 3% returns | $4,550 | $6,542 | $1,992 less at Rapid |
Average 1.5 items means a modeled 50/50 mix of one-item and two-item orders. Unpublished competitor charges are $0 in the model. Storage conversions use 55 cubic feet per pallet and 1 cubic foot per bin; weekly amounts use 52 weeks ÷ 12. The Shipfusion model uses a high-volume example; the LVK model is legacy. Review every model assumption.
When EFS may fit
For a compact catalog, compare actual storage usage and your offered EFS plan. A different plan or a small number of bins can change the result.
What to ask both providers
- Which EFS pricing plan is attached to my agreement?
- Does the item fee apply to every item or only additional items under that plan?
- How are bins, overflow storage, packaging and weekly charges billed?
Questions before you choose a 3PL
Is Rapid always cheaper than EFS?
No. The result depends on your order mix, storage, shipping and contracted service scope. Use matched written quotes; calculator examples do not establish a universal price advantage.
What should I send for a matched comparison?
Share monthly orders, items per order or order mix, SKU count, inventory footprint, packed weights and dimensions, destinations and your current quote. Remove customer personal information from sample files.
Do the standard rates cover specialty products?
No. Peptide fulfillment, private label dropshipping, trading cards and other specialty programs use separate agreements and pricing.
How do I move inventory without duplicating orders?
Agree on inventory release, receiving, SKU mapping and test orders before cutover. Assign responsibility for open orders and reconcile both warehouses during the move.
Compare the quote. Then choose the fit.
Bring your order mix, packed dimensions, inventory needs and current proposal. Rapid can prepare a matched quote and a practical transition plan.
Switching standard fulfillment accounts may qualify for the $500 deposit waiver. Review pricing and offer terms.
Sources & scope
Provider identity and the specific published terms above were reviewed on October 16, 2026. Numeric calculator scenarios may use separately disclosed illustrative assumptions.
Rapid is the publisher of this comparison and is not affiliated with the named provider. Company names belong to their respective owners. Confirm current terms with each provider.
