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Estimate your monthly ShipBob fulfillment cost including pick & pack, storage, receiving, and returns. See cost per order for your business.
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ShipBob Pricing Explained — 2026 Fee Breakdown
ShipBob charges an all-inclusive fulfillment fee per order that covers pick and pack for up to 4 items and basic packaging. Shipping is charged separately based on carrier rates (with ShipBob passing along their negotiated carrier discounts). Storage is charged per pallet ($40/pallet/month) or per bin ($5/bin/month). Receiving costs $35/hour of labor. ShipBob has a $275/month minimum for starter accounts.
| ShipBob Fee | Estimated Rate (2026) |
|---|---|
| Pick Fee — First Item (Starter) | ~$3.50/order |
| Pick Fee — First Item (Growth/Scale) | ~$2.75–$3.00/order |
| Additional Item Pick | ~$0.20–$0.25/item |
| Packaging Materials | ~$1.25–$2.00/order |
| Pallet Storage | $40/pallet/month |
| Bin Storage | $5/bin/month |
| Receiving | $35/hour |
| Returns Processing | ~$3–$5/return |
| Monthly Minimum (Starter) | $275/month |
ShipBob Storage — The Most Expensive Line Item
ShipBob's pallet storage at $40/pallet/month is significantly higher than competitors like Red Stag ($0.46/cubic foot, or approximately $5–$15/pallet equivalent for dense items) and ShipMonk (lower cubic foot rates). For businesses with slow-moving inventory or large numbers of SKUs, ShipBob's storage costs can dominate the monthly bill. If storage is your primary cost concern, ShipMonk or Red Stag may be more economical.
ShipBob's Competitive Advantages
ShipBob has 40+ fulfillment centers across the US, allowing strategic inventory splitting to reduce average shipping zones. Their technology platform integrates with 60+ e-commerce platforms and provides strong analytics. ShipBob's distributed network enables 2-day ground delivery to 99% of US customers — without the cost of air shipping. For brands shipping 500+ orders/month with standard-size products, ShipBob's combination of scale, technology, and network typically provides strong value.
People Also Ask
ShipBob works for small businesses shipping 200+ orders/month, but the $275/month minimum makes it expensive for businesses under that threshold. Below 200 orders/month, the minimum fee makes per-order cost prohibitively high. ShipMonk has a lower minimum (~$250/month in pick fees, not a flat fee) and may be more economical for early-stage businesses.
Yes — ShipBob charges approximately $3–$5 per return for receiving, inspecting, and restocking returned items. For high-return-rate products (apparel, electronics), this can add meaningfully to monthly costs. Factor in your return rate when modeling ShipBob costs.
Yes — ShipBob offers FBA prep services including FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, bubble wrap, and box preparation to Amazon standards. This makes ShipBob useful as a 3PL hub where inventory is received, prepped for FBA, and also used to fulfill non-Amazon orders from the same location.