Descartes XPS Ship vs ManageToShip
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Descartes XPS Ship and $19.99/month for ManageToShip.
- Descartes XPS Ship lists 5 features ManageToShip’s listing doesn’t mention, including Branded tracking page, Email notifications, Label creation.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
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Startup
Growth
Warehouse
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See every featureSave money using our software to print shipping labels for all your orders. Rate shop and get discounted shipping rates with all major U.S. carriers. Easily import order data from Shopify and other sales channels, update order status and tracking, reduce manual labor, speed up processing, and batch fulfill unlimited orders.
ManageToShip turns Shopify orders into controlled shipments — then buys the FedEx or UPS label at the best rate. Import with filters and webhooks, and create shipments only when payment rules allow. Split multi-warehouse orders, merge same-address orders before a label exists, and map delivery dates so ship-by timing stays clear. Connect your own FedEx and UPS accounts; Rate Shopper quotes both and picks the winner.
- Manage all order information (all sales channels) in one user-friendly platform
- Rate shop multiple carriers and print unlimited single or batch shipping labels
- Provide dynamic rate quotes at checkout with 3rd-party calculated shipping rates
- Get live customer onboarding and ongoing live support for free
- Import Shopify orders with filters and real-time webhook updates
- Hold shipments until payment clears, then release them automatically
- Split multi-warehouse orders or merge same-address orders before labels
- Map delivery dates so ship-by timing is clear before fulfillment
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Descartes XPS Ship |  ManageToShip |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Descartes XPS Ship | ManageToShip |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 2.8 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 13 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Descartes XPS Ship | ManageToShip |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.95/month(ahead) | $19.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 15 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Descartes XPS Ship | ManageToShip |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #568 | #476 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 12, 2016 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Descartes Systems Group | ClimeSoft |
FAQ
Descartes XPS Ship and ManageToShip: common questions
- Is Descartes XPS Ship or ManageToShip cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Descartes XPS Ship and $19.99/month for ManageToShip. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Descartes XPS Ship lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Branded tracking page, Email notifications, Label creation, Shipping rates. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.