Packstation & Paketshop PLUS vs Post & DHL Shipping (official)
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 Packstation & Paketshop PLUS, Nov 3, 2026 for Post & DHL Shipping (official).
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Packstation & Paketshop PLUS 5.0 from 2 reviews and Post & DHL Shipping (official) 4.7 from 368 reviews.
- Only Packstation & Paketshop PLUS lists a free plan.
- Post & DHL Shipping (official) lists 8 features Packstation & Paketshop PLUS’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk printing, Customs documents, Label creation.
Head to head
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Sweden
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Up to 25 packstation lookups per month
Starter
- · Up to 150 packstation lookups per month
Growth
- · Up to 450 packstation lookups per month
Unlimited
- · Unlimited packstation lookups
Free
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurePackstation Lookup adds a DHL pickup point finder to your checkout. Customers search for nearby Packstations, Paketshops, and Postfilialen by postal code or city, and the app fills in the shipping address in the format DHL requires, validates the Postnummer, and prevents later changes.
With the Post & DHL Shipping app you benefit from a quick and simplified shipment process enabling the creation of DHL Paket labels and send tracking IDs to your customers. Prerequisites & Download Check the required customer account credentials as described in the configuration instructions on the website. Not yet a customer of DHL Paket? In the account setup section you'll find the link to request one.
- Search Packstations, Paketshops & Postfilialen via DHL API
- DHL Postnummer validation at checkout
- Address tampering prevention & delivery option renaming
- Admin dashboard with setup guide, API test tool & billing plans
- Manage different shipping accounts
- Label creation for domestic and international orders as single or bulk
- Share the tracking IDs with your customers in a fast and easy process
- Use additional DHL delivery services
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 |  Packstation & Paketshop PLUS |  Post & DHL Shipping (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 519 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 5% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Not published | Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden |
Reviews
| Measure | Packstation & Paketshop PLUS | Post & DHL Shipping (official) |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 368(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 2 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 44% |
Pricing
| Measure | Packstation & Paketshop PLUS | Post & DHL Shipping (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Packstation & Paketshop PLUS | Post & DHL Shipping (official) |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #167 | #79 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #12 in Shipping |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Languages | 2 | 2 |
| Developer | EC Web | DHL |
FAQ
Packstation & Paketshop PLUS and Post & DHL Shipping (official): common questions
- Is Packstation & Paketshop PLUS or Post & DHL Shipping (official) cheaper?
- Only Packstation & Paketshop PLUS lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Packstation & Paketshop PLUS or Post & DHL Shipping (official)?
- On the Shopify App Store: Packstation & Paketshop PLUS 5.0 from 2 reviews and Post & DHL Shipping (official) 4.7 from 368 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Post & DHL Shipping (official) lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk printing, Customs documents, Label creation, Multi-language. 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 Packstation & Paketshop PLUS, Nov 3, 2026 for Post & DHL Shipping (official); 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 Packstation & Paketshop PLUS, Nov 3, 2026 for Post & DHL Shipping (official). 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.