Deliverr isn't a separate 3PL anymore. Shopify completed its purchase of Deliverr in July 2022, in a deal it valued at about $2.1 billion (Shopify, checked Oct 4, 2026). In May 2023, Flexport announced it was "acquiring the assets of Shopify Logistics, including Deliverr" (Flexport, checked Oct 4, 2026). Typing deliverr.com into a browser now lands you on flexport.com (checked Oct 4, 2026).
So a ShipBob vs Deliverr comparison today is really ShipBob vs Flexport's eCommerce Fulfillment service. If you want the longer story of how Shopify's own fulfillment network ended up with Flexport, our guide to fulfillment by Shopify covers it.
ShipBob vs Flexport at a glance
Each cell links to the provider's own page, and we checked every one on Oct 4, 2026.
ShipBob | Flexport eCommerce Fulfillment | |
|---|---|---|
What it is | A fulfillment company whose network it has "built and operated in-house since 2014" (shipbob.com) | The fulfillment side of Flexport, which also sells freight forwarding and customs brokerage (flexport.com) |
Fulfillment centers | 50+ worldwide, in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and Europe (ShipBob pricing page) | Five US hubs near Newark, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles, all run by Flexport (Flexport fulfillment page) and, since September 2026, Mississauga, Canada and Manchester, England (Flexport announcement) |
Delivery speed it advertises | 2-day shipping across the continental US (shipbob.com) | "As fast as 1 and 2-days"; says 87% of US consumers live within two days of a Flexport fulfillment center (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Sales channels | 200+ retail channels supported (shipbob.com) | 50+ platforms, including Shopify, Amazon, Walmart and Target (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Shopify connection | Listed as a partner on shopify.com/fulfillment and in the Shopify Fulfillment Network app | The only "Preferred partner" on shopify.com/fulfillment; the Shopify Fulfillment Network app connects a store to Flexport (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Published prices | None; "All quotes are customized for each customer" (ShipBob pricing page) | None on its fulfillment page (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Minimums | A minimum monthly spend and minimum order volume, with no dollar amount given on this page (ShipBob affordable fulfillment page) | Not stated on its fulfillment page (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Prep and extras | Kitting and other special needs "at an additional cost" (ShipBob pricing page) | Prep and value-added services added to any inbound shipment, from custom labels to retailer-specific packaging (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Support | On-site customer support reps at each fulfillment center (ShipBob pricing page) | Not described on its fulfillment page (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Performance numbers it publishes | 99.97% order accuracy rate (shipbob.com) | 99% on-time shipping and 99% on-time delivery (Flexport fulfillment page) |
Those performance numbers measure different things, so don't read one as better than the other. Ask each provider how it measures accuracy and on-time rates, and over what period.
Which one fits your brand
Flexport pitches its service at brands that sell in a lot of places: its fulfillment page says the service is "designed for brands that sell on marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify, and over 50 other online platforms" (Flexport, checked Oct 4, 2026). It also fits if you import your own product, because Flexport sells freight forwarding, customs brokerage and fulfillment as one company (flexport.com, checked Oct 4, 2026).
If you need inventory outside the US, both can hold it now, in different countries. ShipBob lists fulfillment centers in Canada, the UK, Australia and Europe (ShipBob, checked Oct 4, 2026). Flexport announced fulfillment services in Mississauga, Canada and Manchester, England on September 2, 2026 (Flexport, checked Oct 4, 2026). Ask each one which of its locations can take your inventory today. Before you get far with ShipBob, ask about the minimum: its own page says "there is a minimum monthly spending requirement for fulfillment and minimum order volume requirements" and that "you can start with even just a thousand orders monthly" (ShipBob, checked Oct 4, 2026). For ShipBob's fee categories in more detail, see our ShipBob pricing breakdown and ShipBob review.
If you're a founder still packing orders yourself, the practical problem is the same with both. ShipBob says "All quotes are customized for each customer" (ShipBob, checked Oct 4, 2026), and Flexport's fulfillment page lists no rates (Flexport, checked Oct 4, 2026). You'll be comparing quotes, so get each one in writing and hold it up against the questions below.
Where Simpl fits
Simpl Fulfillment is a 3PL in Austin, TX, built for founder-led ecommerce brands, and we publish our pricing. Fulfillment starts at $7 per order, and the per-order price covers picking, packing, packaging and postage. There's a $750 monthly minimum, billed pay-the-difference: if a month's orders bill under $750, you pay only the gap. That's about 100 shipments a month at the lightest weight (0.5 lb or under). Heavier shipments cost more each, so fewer of them reach $750.
Orders that come in before 12pm CT ship the same day by UPS, USPS or FedEx. Onboarding takes 5–7 days, and there's no onboarding fee. Every client gets a dedicated account manager, reachable by email, with same-day responses. We connect natively to Shopify, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, WooCommerce and Squarespace, and to Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop. If you also sell on Amazon, we handle Amazon FBA prep.
Simpl ships from Austin. If you need stock held outside the US, ShipBob lists fulfillment centers in Canada, the UK, Australia and Europe (ShipBob, checked Oct 4, 2026), and Flexport announced fulfillment services in Canada and the UK in September 2026 (Flexport, checked Oct 4, 2026). If you want your freight and your fulfillment handled by one company, Flexport sells both (flexport.com, checked Oct 4, 2026).
Questions to ask on any 3PL quote
- What is the monthly minimum in dollars, and how many orders does it take to clear it?
- How is receiving billed: by the hour, the pallet or the unit?
- What unit is storage billed by (bin, shelf or pallet), and is it prorated?
- Is postage passed through at cost, or marked up?
- What does it cost to process a return?
- If you leave, how much notice do you give, and how long do you have to move inventory out?
If you run a Shopify store and want a number before a sales call, start with Simpl's pricing or our Shopify fulfillment page, then get a quote. Already ruled ShipBob out? Our list of ShipBob alternatives compares other options.
FAQs
Who owns Deliverr now?
Flexport. Shopify completed its purchase of Deliverr in July 2022 (https://www.shopify.com/news/shopify-completes-acquisition-of-deliverr-to-expand-fast-and-easy-fulfillment-for-merchants-across-multiple-channels, checked Oct 4, 2026). In May 2023, Flexport announced it was "acquiring the assets of Shopify Logistics, including Deliverr" (https://www.flexport.com/blog/dave-clarks-note-to-flexport-were-acquiring-shopify-logistics/, checked Oct 4, 2026).
Is Deliverr still a separate company?
No. Deliverr is part of Flexport, and deliverr.com now redirects to https://www.flexport.com/ (checked Oct 4, 2026). Its fulfillment service is sold today as Flexport eCommerce Fulfillment (https://www.flexport.com/products/ecommerce-fulfillment/, checked Oct 4, 2026).
Is Flexport a freight forwarder or a 3PL?
Both. Flexport's homepage describes "freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and fulfillment services" (https://www.flexport.com/, checked Oct 4, 2026). Its fulfillment page lists five US hubs near Newark, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles that it runs itself (https://www.flexport.com/products/ecommerce-fulfillment/, checked Oct 4, 2026).
Does ShipBob have a minimum?
Yes. ShipBob's affordable fulfillment page says "there is a minimum monthly spending requirement for fulfillment and minimum order volume requirements" but doesn't give a dollar amount (https://www.shipbob.com/affordable-fulfillment-services/, checked Oct 4, 2026). Ask for the exact figure in your quote.
ShipBob or Flexport for a Shopify store?
Both connect to Shopify. Shopify's fulfillment page lists ShipBob as a partner and labels Flexport its "Preferred partner" (https://www.shopify.com/fulfillment, checked Oct 4, 2026). Neither listed prices on the ShipBob pricing page (https://www.shipbob.com/pricing/) or the Flexport fulfillment page (https://www.flexport.com/products/ecommerce-fulfillment/) when we checked on Oct 4, 2026, so get a written quote from each and compare the minimum, receiving, storage and return fees.
What is Simpl Fulfillment's minimum?
Simpl's monthly minimum is $750, billed pay-the-difference: if a month's orders bill under $750, you pay only the gap. That is about 100 shipments a month at the lightest weight (0.5 lb or under); heavier shipments cost more each, so fewer of them reach $750. Fulfillment starts at $7 per order.
