Compare SureShip Features	SureShip	other shipping solutions	carrier shipping solutions
Supports your negotiated pricing and services with delivery services		NO	NO
Error prevention features eliminate expensive surcharges		NO	Increase expense
Number of delivery services supported	500+	1 - 3 ave	1 No Choice
No cut-and-paste, no import-export, no hand-keying shipping info			NO
Professional account manager and consultants		NO	NO
Automatically verifies delivery address for accuracy		USPS only	USPS only
Verifies shipment against carrier special pricing conditions		NO
Online self-service claims processing - no paperwork	one-click, no paperwork	download fax forms	Very limited
Online self-service returns processing		NO	NO
Online self-service tracking		NO
Automatically advises the most profitable shipping and handling		NO	NO
Customizable shipping calculator quotes rates per your own policy		depends	NO
Calculates return shipping costs for you and your customers		NO	NO
Automates shipping and labeling for all carriers			depends
One-stop tracking inbound, outbound, 3rd party shipments w/ all carriers		NO	NO
Online shipping log for reporting and customer service		NO	LIMITED
Online returns log for managing incoming returns		NO	NO
Online access to carrier shipping documents		NO	NO
Integrates with ecommerce auctions, shopping carts,  storefronts, websites, and enterprise systems (SAP, Intuit, etc..)		depends	depends
XML support - API for integrated shipping tools			depends
XML support - API for integrated shipment rating tools		depends	depends
XML support - API for integrated returns processing		NO	NO
Purchase online postage and prints postage on shipping label		depends	NO
Supports automated inbound shipping with suppliers		NO	NO
Reduces inbound shipping expenses		NO	NO
Supports multiple shipping sites and carrier accounts		NO	NO
Support Multiple Carrier Services including:
UPS Ground all domestic (all services)			UPS
UPS Ground international (all services)		depends	UPS
USPS First Class			USPS
USPS Priority Mail			USPS
USPS Priority Mail flat rate		depends	USPS
USPS Parcel Post			USPS
USPS Media Mail		depends	USPS
USPS Express Mail (regular and flat rates)		depends	USPS
USPS International Economy Parcel Post		depends	USPS
USPS International AirMail Parcel Post		depends	USPS
USPS International Global Express Guarnt. Non-Document		depends	USPS
USPS International Global Express Mail (EMS)		depends	USPS
DHL Domestic (all services)		depends	DHL
DHL International (all services)		depends	DHL
FedEx Domestic (all services)		depends	FedEx
FedEx International (all services)		depends	FedEx
LTL truck shipments		limited	depends
Truckload services		NO	NO
Freight broker services		NO	NO
$.50 savings FREE Delivery Confirmation on USPS Priority Mail		depends	USPS
$.46 savings on discounted Delivery Confirmation (other USPS services)		depends	USPS
$.55 savings on discounted Signature Confirmation (all USPS services)		depends	USPS
Address book for shipping to frequently used addresses			depends
Allows shipping from any internet browser, anywhere, anytime		NO
Meets Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for financial accuracy		NO	NO
Calculates handling charge using shipper's policy			NO
Least cost comparison between truck, small parcel, and postal		NO	NO
Compares delivery options multiple service levels		depends
Calculates least risky shipment method calculator		NO	NO
Ranks delivery services by damage/ loss (risk)		NO	NO
Compares LTL vs. multi-piece 100 wt pricing w/ small package		NO	NO
Ranks Service Quality between multiple delivery carriers		NO	NO
Options for display of shipping charges to reduce customer   questions on shipping and handling		depends	depends
Prints bills of lading safeguards seller and buyer from transfer of  carrier liability, lawsuits, and creditors		NO	NO
Emails shipping alerts to recipient with tracking information
FREE return shipping of carrier-damaged goods insured by		NO	NO
Buyer can print prepaid shipping labels to return damaged goods		NO	NO
Issues Advance Return Notification to seller on return shipments		NO	NO
Customizable online returns policy and fees for seller		NO	NO
Provide instant quotes on return shipping with re-stocking fees		NO	NO
Offer shipping quotes & return policy from your website for customers		NO	NO
Enables shipping for future pickup dates		depends	depends
Supports billing collect to buyer's shipping account		depends
Supports discounted rates with carrier		depends	depends
Online self-service return processing for buyers		NO	NO
Online returns log with tracking of incoming return shipments		NO	NO
Reports by cost center/ marketplace for shipping analysis		NO	NO
Automatically assigns shipping charges to correct cost center		NO	NO
Automatically audits invoices from delivery carriers: (Express Checkup)	Extra $	NO	NO
- checks invoices for overcharges		NO	NO
- checks invoice for duplicate billings		NO	NO
- checks invoices for proper discounts		NO	NO
- checks invoices for erroneous charges		NO	NO
- checks invoices for unauthorized billings (fraud)		NO	NO
Supports personal, business, Yahoo, eBay, Google sellers		depends
Integrated with insurance claims adjusters		NO	NO
Integration with your company's fulfillment systems (as requested)		NO	NO
Consultants available for carrier contract review and advisory		NO	NO
Consultants available for shipping and supply chain integration		NO	NO
Initial purchase price	FREE	$ 95 -$5,000
Additional cost per each PC using features	FREE	$15- 250/ mo	FREE
Cost of software upgrades	FREE	0-10% of price	FREE
Can use features from any internet browser, anywhere		NO