Rapid Fulfillment vs Shipfusion: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Shipfusion publishes example quotes rather than a rate card: $1.36–$1.52 for the first pick and $0.23–$0.28 for each additional pick, for brands shipping about 2,000+ orders a month. At 3,000 orders a month, Rapid's fees come to $4,550 versus about $4,770 at Shipfusion, even before Shipfusion's unpublished storage and returns fees.
Shipfusion vs Rapid at a glance
Rapid figures are from Rapid's 2026 Standard Fulfillment Agreement, Schedule C. Shipfusion figures are published example quotes checked in October 2026; sources are listed at the end.
| Fee | Rapid Fulfillment | Shipfusion |
|---|---|---|
| Pick & pack, per order | $1.40 → $1.05 by monthly volume (first pick, one insert, packing slip, label and standard mailer included) | $1.36–$1.52 first pick (example quotes) |
| Additional items / picks | $0.25 at 0–499 orders; $0.20 for picks 2–4 and $0.25 from pick 5 at 500+ | $0.23–$0.28 per additional pick |
| Storage | $32 per pallet, $8 per shelf, $3 per bin per month; same rate all year | Not published |
| Receiving | Free for 6 pallets or fewer; trucks and containers $150–$600 | Not published |
| Returns | $2.00 first unit, $0.40 second, $1.25 each after | Not published |
| Setup / onboarding | Waived | Not published |
| Monthly minimum | None. $49 account fee only in months under 100 orders | About 2,000 orders a month (third-party) |
| Store integrations | First store connection free; $24.99 per extra store | Not published |
| Deposit | $500 refundable, waived when you switch from another 3PL | Not published |
| Postage | Billed separately at Rapid's carrier rates (from $5.02) | Discounted carrier rates |
| Order processing | Same-day pick and pack | Not published |
Monthly cost: Rapid vs Shipfusion
Fulfillment, storage, returns and account fees for three typical brands. Postage is excluded for both so the fees compare like for like. Competitor figures use the low end of each published range and count unpublished fees as $0, so savings are understated, not inflated.
| Brand profile | Rapid | Shipfusion | Rapid saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small: 75 orders, 1.5 items each, 1 pallet, 5% returns | $203 | Needs 2,000+ orders | — |
| Growing: 1,000 orders, 1.5 items each, 4 pallets, 5% returns | $1,598 | Needs 2,000+ orders | — |
| Scaling: 3,000 orders, 2 items each, 10 pallets, 3% returns | $4,550 | $4,770 | $220 (5%) |
Try your own numbers in the Rapid savings calculator.
When Shipfusion may be the better fit
- You ship 20,000+ orders a month and can negotiate below Shipfusion's example quotes.
- You want Canadian and U.S. warehouses from one provider.
Where Rapid comes out ahead
- No volume floor: Shipfusion targets about 2,000+ orders a month.
- Every fee is published, including storage, receiving and returns.
- Pack rate drops to $1.05 at 10,000+ orders a month.
- $500 deposit waived for switchers.
How to switch from Shipfusion 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.
Shipfusion vs Rapid: frequently asked questions
Is Rapid cheaper than Shipfusion?
On pick and pack, yes at every volume Shipfusion serves. At 3,000 orders a month we estimate $4,550 at Rapid versus about $4,770 at Shipfusion, counting Shipfusion's storage and returns as $0 because they aren't published.
Does Shipfusion work with small brands?
Third-party listings put Shipfusion's minimum at about 2,000 orders a month. Rapid has no minimum.
Can I switch from Shipfusion 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. Shipfusion 3PL pricing (example quotes) · Fulfill.com: Shipfusion profile. Rapid rates: Rapid pricing. Company names are trademarks of their owners; Rapid Fulfillment is not affiliated with them.
