# RocketShipIt

> RocketShipIt is a simple, easy-to-use shipping API for UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, Canada Post, and more. It lets developers fetch accurate rates, generate shipping labels, track packages, validate addresses, estimate delivery time, and handle international customs — with one consistent JSON interface across all carriers and **no per-label fees**.

Key things to know:

- **One consistent API across carriers.** RocketShipIt normalizes each carrier's quirks (label formats, multi-package shipments, error messages) into a single standard JSON response, so you can usually swap the carrier name and keep the same request.
- **Self-host or cloud.** Run it on your own servers so requests go directly from your infrastructure to the carrier — faster responses, full data privacy, and no middleman collecting your customers' data. A hosted cloud option is also available.
- **Flat-rate pricing, unlimited labels.** $87/month (reg. $99) for unlimited shipping. No price tiers, no per-label fees, no per-tracking charges. 14-day free trial, cancel anytime.
- **Language clients included.** API clients for PHP, Node.js, Ruby, and Python. Written in Go with zero dependencies; run it as an HTTP JSON API service or send JSON requests via stdin.
- **Free upgrades for life.** When a carrier changes its API, RocketShipIt updates and keeps the same interface where possible, so your code doesn't have to change.
- **Founder-led support.** Founded by Mark Sanborn (Nov 27, 2007) with 14+ years of shipping-API experience. Support is answered directly by the founder. Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://www.rocketshipit.com/): Overview of RocketShipIt, how it works, and why developers use it.
- [Pricing](https://www.rocketshipit.com/pricing): Flat $87/month, unlimited labels, no per-label fees, with a pricing FAQ.
- [Products overview](https://www.rocketshipit.com/products): Index of supported carriers and the thermal print server.
- [Customers](https://www.rocketshipit.com/customers): Companies that ship with RocketShipIt and customer testimonials.
- [About](https://www.rocketshipit.com/about): The story of how and why RocketShipIt was built.
- [Support](https://www.rocketshipit.com/support): Documentation, FAQs, troubleshooting, API status, and contact info.
- [Free trial](https://www.rocketshipit.com/trial): Start a 14-day free trial of the full product.

## Carriers

- [UPS shipping API](https://www.rocketshipit.com/products/ups): Rates, labels, tracking, address validation, time in transit, return labels, paperless customs, SurePost, Mail Innovations, and more.
- [FedEx shipping API](https://www.rocketshipit.com/products/fedex): Rates, labels, tracking, and address validation for FedEx.
- [USPS shipping API](https://www.rocketshipit.com/products/usps): Rates, labels, tracking, and address validation for USPS.
- [DHL shipping API](https://www.rocketshipit.com/products/dhl): Rates, labels, tracking, and address validation for DHL.
- [Canada Post shipping API](https://www.rocketshipit.com/products/canada-post): Rates, labels, tracking, and address validation for Canada Post.
- [Thermal print server](https://www.rocketshipit.com/products/thermal-print-server): Print thermal shipping labels and packing slips from the browser (Zebra, Eltron; Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi).

## Documentation

- [Getting started](https://docs.rocketshipit.com/rs/docs/getting-started.html): Installation and first requests.
- [Supported shipping carriers](https://docs.rocketshipit.com/rs/docs/supported-shipping-carriers.html): Full list of supported carriers.
- [FAQs](https://docs.rocketshipit.com/rs/docs/faqs.html): Common questions about using RocketShipIt.
- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.rocketshipit.com/rs/docs/troubleshooting.html): Diagnosing and fixing common issues.
- [API status](https://www.rocketshipit.com/status): Current operational status.

## Contact

- Email: support@rocketship.it
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/rocketshipit