Rapid Fulfillment vs Flexport: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Flexport Fulfillment charges one all-in fee per unit that includes shipping, and since January 1, 2026 it requires $5,000 a month in fulfillment spend. Rapid has no monthly minimum, so a brand spending less than $5,000 a month avoids Flexport's shortfall charge entirely.
Flexport vs Rapid at a glance
Rapid figures are from Rapid's 2026 Standard Fulfillment Agreement, Schedule C. Flexport figures are published fees checked in October 2026; sources are listed at the end.
| Fee | Rapid Fulfillment | Flexport |
|---|---|---|
| Pick & pack, per order | $1.40 → $1.05 by monthly volume (first pick, one insert, packing slip, label and standard mailer included) | All-in fee per unit including shipping; rates only in Flexport's seller portal |
| Additional items / picks | $0.25 at 0–499 orders; $0.20 for picks 2–4 and $0.25 from pick 5 at 500+ | Included in the per-unit fee |
| Storage | $32 per pallet, $8 per shelf, $3 per bin per month; same rate all year | $0.81 per cubic foot ($2.40 Oct–Dec); reserve pallets $25–$27.50 a month |
| Receiving | Free for 6 pallets or fewer; trucks and containers $150–$600 | Included for direct-to-consumer inventory |
| Returns | $2.00 first unit, $0.40 second, $1.25 each after | $3.00 per unit |
| Setup / onboarding | Waived | Not confirmed |
| Monthly minimum | None. $49 account fee only in months under 100 orders | $5,000 a month in fulfillment spend |
| Store integrations | First store connection free; $24.99 per extra store | No fee published |
| Deposit | $500 refundable, waived when you switch from another 3PL | None found |
| Postage | Billed separately at Rapid's carrier rates (from $5.02) | Included in the all-in fee |
| Order processing | Same-day pick and pack | Not published |
When Flexport may be the better fit
- You already spend well over $5,000 a month and want shipping bundled into one per-unit fee.
- You sell heavily on marketplaces and want Flexport's marketplace rate cards.
Where Rapid comes out ahead
- No $5,000 monthly minimum.
- Storage stays $32 per pallet all year, with no Q4 jump (Flexport's cubic-foot rate nearly triples Oct–Dec).
- Returns from $2.00 versus $3.00 per unit.
- Published rates you can see before signing, not behind a portal login.
- $500 deposit waived for switchers.
How to switch from Flexport to Rapid
- Get your quote. Send your monthly orders, items per order and storage needs. Rapid confirms your rates from the published schedule.
- Sign and skip the deposit. Attach a recent invoice from your current provider and the $500 security deposit is waived. Setup is waived too.
- Connect your store. Your first store connection is free, and orders sync automatically.
- Move inventory. Deliveries of 6 pallets or fewer are received free. Keep your current 3PL shipping until stock lands at Rapid, then switch order routing.
Flexport vs Rapid: frequently asked questions
What is Flexport's monthly minimum?
Flexport set a $5,000 monthly fulfillment minimum from January 1, 2026; if you spend less, you pay the difference. Rapid has no minimum.
Does Flexport include shipping?
Yes. Flexport's per-unit fee bundles pick, pack, packaging and shipping. Rapid bills fulfillment and postage separately, so compare a full month of both.
How does storage compare?
Flexport charges $0.81 per cubic foot a month, rising to $2.40 from October to December. Rapid charges $32 per pallet all year.
Can I move from Flexport to Rapid without a deposit?
Yes. Rapid waives its $500 deposit for brands moving from another 3PL.
See your exact savings
Get a written quote on Rapid's published 2026 rates. Switching from another 3PL? Your $500 deposit is waived.
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Competitor pricing changes and is often quoted individually; confirm current rates with each provider. Figures checked October 2026. Flexport pricing overview · Flexport storage fees · Supply Chain Dive: Flexport minimum (2026). Rapid rates: Rapid pricing. Company names are trademarks of their owners; Rapid Fulfillment is not affiliated with them.
