An honest, side-by-side look at USPS, UPS, FedEx, and regional carriers — so you can pick the cheapest reliable option for each shipment instead of defaulting to one carrier out of habit.
Most sellers default to a single carrier because switching feels complicated. But cost differences between carriers for the same package can run 20-40%, and the cheapest carrier changes by weight, size, and destination. Understanding the landscape once pays off on every shipment after.
A weight-class breakdown of which carrier wins on price for small, medium, and large packages.
Read the guide →Usually yes, under about 2 lb — but it depends on distance and package dimensions. See the full breakdown in the pillar guide.
Yes. Most major carriers apply peak-season surcharges and annual general rate increases, typically each January.