Fulfillment comparison · Reviewed October 16, 2026
Rapid Fulfillment vs Shipfusion: Pricing & Volume
Shipfusion’s published quotes are examples tied to particular brands and volumes. They are not universal rates. Compare a custom Shipfusion quote with Rapid using your own orders, storage and shipping.
Keep the example’s volume attached to its price.
The calculator uses Shipfusion’s lowest published pick example as an illustrative low-end assumption, even at lower modeled volumes. It should not be read as a quote available to every brand.
What is known—and what needs a quote
Shipfusion pricing: the useful details
Example quote
Shipfusion shows $1.36 first pick and $0.23 subsequent picks for a 25,000–35,000-order example.
Volume context
Its pricing page typically targets 2,000+ monthly orders while inviting brands with growth plans to discuss their needs.
Missing fees
The calculator counts unpublished storage and returns as $0. Actual quoted charges can differ.
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 | Shipfusion model | Estimated difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 orders 1.5 items/order · 1 pallets · 5% returns | $203 | Model starts at 2000 orders | Quote needed |
| 1000 orders 1.5 items/order · 4 pallets · 5% returns | $1,598 | Model starts at 2000 orders | Quote needed |
| 3000 orders 2 items/order · 10 pallets · 3% returns | $4,550 | $4,770 | $220 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 Unpublished competitor charges are $0 in the model.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 Shipfusion may fit
If you are scaling volume, compare the complete proposals and the operating support included. Request the same inventory footprint and order mix from both teams.
What to ask both providers
- Which volume and order mix qualify for the rates in my quote?
- What storage, return and account charges sit outside pick fees?
- How will pricing change as my volume or packaging needs change?
Questions before you choose a 3PL
Is Rapid always cheaper than Shipfusion?
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.
