Orders Now vs ShipBob
Orders Now
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| Figure | Orders Now | ShipBob |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Warehouse Management Software | 7.1 (#29) | 8.0 (#11) |
| Spec score · Order Fulfillment Software | 7.2 (#25) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Columbia, Maryland, USA | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Integrations | Far Corner says Orders Now can integrate with major online marketplaces and fulfillment EDI; a FILA case study states that eBay marketplace orders flowed through ChannelAdvisor into Orders Now. | Native connections include Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Amazon and Walmart, with additional marketplace, ERP, EDI, returns, CRM, subscription and support integrations. |
| Order processing | Orders Now can receive orders in any format from any sales channel in real time, then pick, pack, and ship them. | Its warehouse management software processes B2C orders imported by the fulfillment center’s outbound SLA, which varies by location from noon to 6 p.m. local time. |
| Shipping | The FILA case study says the platform produces carrier compliant labels for carrier service levels and supports domestic and international mail and small parcels. | ShipBob cites carrier partnerships including UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL, and says it passes bulk discounts to customers. |
| Support | The Orders Now site offers a Help Center and a contact form, and Far Corner’s technology page lists a contact for more information or a demo. | ShipBob says fulfillment centers have on-site customer support representatives at each location. |
Plans
ShipBob
- ShipBob softwareFree
- Outsourced order fulfillmentPriced on request
- ShipBob fulfillment servicesPriced on request
In their own words
Orders Now
Orders Now has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ShipBob
ShipBob provides fulfillment services and software for ecommerce businesses, automating order picking, packing, shipping, tracking, and inventory management. Its warehouse software processes B2C orders according to each fulfillment center’s outbound SLA, which varies by location from noon to 6 p.m. local time. Product photos, digital checks during picking and packing, and merchant packaging preferences support order accuracy. Inventory tools include bundling, merging duplicates, real-time stock levels, distribution data, and reorder notifications. Analytics cover order and inventory visibility, fulfillment performance and SLA data, transit times, and demand forecasting. Native ecommerce integrations include Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Amazon, and Walmart. ShipBob says its fulfillment centers operate in the United States, Canada, the EU, the UK, and Australia, with carrier partnerships including UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL. Fulfillment quotes are customized, and kitting or other unique requirements may add costs. ShipBob software is free for customers and connects stores to manage inventory, orders, and shipments; fulfillment services have no listed price.