Descartes XPS Ship vs Shipwave
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Descartes XPS Ship, Oct 26, 2026 for Shipwave.
The short answer
- Only Shipwave lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Descartes XPS Ship and $12/month for Shipwave.
- Shipwave lists 14 features Descartes XPS Ship’s listing doesn’t mention, including Address validation, Bulk printing, Carrier selection.
Head to head
Momentum
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Free
Startup
Growth
Warehouse
Free
- · Batch printing & automation rules
- · Branded tracking pages
- · Discounted USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL labels
- · Multi-warehouse fulfillment
- · Order now, ship later
- · Unlimited labels, pay per label
Starter
Growth
Scale
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- Print shipping labels with bulk volume carrier discounts.
- Auto-detect lost shipments and file claims automatically
- Flag carrier surcharge increases and file disputes for refunds
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 |  Shipwave |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Shipwave |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Shipwave |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.95/month(ahead) | $12/month |
| Longest free trial | 15 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Descartes XPS Ship | Shipwave |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #568(ahead) | #776 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 12, 2016 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Descartes Systems Group | Switch Labs |
FAQ
Descartes XPS Ship and Shipwave: common questions
- Is Descartes XPS Ship or Shipwave cheaper?
- Only Shipwave lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95/month for Descartes XPS Ship and $12/month for Shipwave. 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?
- Shipwave lists 14 the others don’t mention, such as Address validation, Bulk printing, Carrier selection, Delivery date. 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 for Descartes XPS Ship, Oct 26, 2026 for Shipwave; 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 for Descartes XPS Ship, Oct 26, 2026 for Shipwave. 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.