Since 2017, ShipEngine has been on a mission to deliver the most developer-friendly, easy-to-integrate shipping solution for tech platforms and ecommerce merchants. In 2025, our next phase will create a unified solution that combines the reliability and innovation of ShipEngine with the power of the ShipStation brand.
This evolution represents the next step in providing developers, merchants, and logistics teams with the most comprehensive API tools to manage shipping operations efficiently.
On February 28th, 2025, ShipEngine will be rebranded as ShipStation API. Our ShipEngine websites, docs portal, and help center will be updated to reflect the name and brand changes.
However, the ShipEngine product itself is not changing and no action is required from you to accommodate this change. All endpoints and methods, URLs, contracts, integrations, API keys, and support addresses will remain the same.
What is ShipStation API and how is it different from ShipEngine?
ShipStation API is the new name for ShipEngine. We are combining the robust features and capabilities of the ShipEngine product under the trusted ShipStation brand name.
Why is this change happening?
Unifying ShipEngine under ShipStation allows us to leverage the strengths of the ShipStation brand, delivering additional investment and a more comprehensive shipping management solution for our customers. This means you benefit from more carriers, services, features, and improved customer service.
Do I need to make any changes as a current ShipEngine user?
No! Existing integrations and workflows remain unchanged.
I noticed that the ShipEngine URL hasn't changed. Why?
We are ensuring a seamless transition without breaking existing API integrations. We’ll share further updates as the transition continues.
Will you be changing the URL and could that change affect my API integrations?
No, your API integrations will continue working as usual. We have ensured that all existing endpoints remain functional, and any future changes will be communicated well in advance.
I see multiple ShipStation APIs available. Which one is which, and how do I know which one I’m using?
We currently have three separate APIs in use:
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ShipEngine - Our end-to-end, stand-alone shipping API, which we are rebranding to ShipStation API. It provides the richest developer functionality and multiple market shipping origin support, as well as the largest catalog of carriers and services in the industry.
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ShipStation API V1 - This is our original openAPI for ShipStation, which has been active for over a decade! This API and its associated endpoints will be deprecated at some future date (but don’t worry, we’ll give plenty of notice before this happens).
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ShipStation API V2 - Currently available as a companion API to our ShipStation application. ShipStation API V2 leverages the power of ShipEngine but with full compatibility with ShipStation’s interface and big improvements over ShipStation’s previous API (that is, API V1).
What should I do if I have questions?
Our support team is ready to assist. Contact support@shipengine.com for any questions or guidance.
