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Stamps.com

USPS-approved online postage subscription for printing stamps, shipping labels and Certified Mail from the office, for small businesses and mailrooms.

Our take: Stamps.com makes most sense for offices that send letters, Certified Mail and some parcels and want phone support and user controls.

Best forOffice mail, Certified Mail
ReviewedPricing: Free Trial
6.6 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try Stamps.com$14.99/mo plus postage

Stamps.com is a USPS-approved postage service that lets small businesses and offices print stamps, shipping labels and Certified Mail on their own printers. Plans cost $14.99, $29.99 or $49.99 a month, plus postage, after a 30-day free trial. The $14.99 Basic plan allows only 10 shipping labels a month.

Stamps.com is owned by Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo completed its acquisition of Stamps.com on October 5, 2021, for about $6.6 billion in cash, according to the press release filed with the SEC. Stamps.com pages now carry an Auctane Inc. copyright, the same parent as ShipStation, and Stamps.com continues as its own product with separate plans.

Checked October 4, 2026
The bottom line

Reliable office postage with Certified Mail; a pricey choice for parcel-only sellers.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA monthly postage subscription that turns an office printer into a USPS-approved postage meter.
Our takeStamps.com makes most sense for offices that send letters, Certified Mail and some parcels and want phone support and user controls.
If you mostly ship parcels from an online store, free or per-shipment label tools cost less. If you try it, note the date the trial ends, because cancelling later can still bring one more monthly fee.
Why we rate itCovers stamps, Certified and Registered Mail and multi-carrier labels in one USPS-approved tool, with phone support from Professional.
The catchA subscription on top of postage, a 10-label cap on Basic, and a possible extra monthly fee when you cancel after the trial.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Offices sending Certified Mail
  • Small businesses mailing letters
  • Multi-office mailrooms
Not good for
  • Parcel-only online sellers on a budget
  • Stores that need ecommerce order import
  • Very low-volume occasional shippers
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Sign up, start the 30-day trial and print postage on an existing printer the same day.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Basic stops at 10 labels a month; extra locations and users push you to Multi-Location.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: postage and labels are standard carrier products, though prepaid promotional postage is tied to the account.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
Try Stamps.com

Stamps.com plans and prices

PlanPriceUsersMonthly limitsSupport and extras
Basic$14.99/mo125 stamps, 10 shipping labelsChatbot and help center only; free pickups, address verification
ProfessionalFrom $29.99/mo3Unlimited stamps and labelsLive chat and phone; Certified and Registered Mail, batch printing, QuickBooks Online
Multi-LocationFrom $49.99/mo10 per location, 2 locationsUnlimitedDedicated account team; user roles, reporting by location

From Stamps.com's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. Postage, insurance and add-ons are extra. All plans start with a 30-day free trial. Free postage and supplies on signup is a promotional offer whose terms are not shown on the pricing page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stamps.com cost?

Basic costs $14.99 a month, Professional starts at $29.99 and Multi-Location starts at $49.99 (checked 4 October 2026). Postage, insurance and other carrier services are charged on top. Every plan starts with a 30-day trial.

Is Stamps.com the same as USPS?

No. Stamps.com is a private company approved by USPS to sell and print postage online, and it takes part in the USPS Information Based Indicia Program. Labels and stamps you print are valid USPS postage.

Why is Stamps.com still charging me?

Stamps.com bills monthly from your sign-up date once the 30-day trial ends. Its cancellation page says that if you close the account after the trial, your card can be charged up to one more service fee because billing happens at the end of each cycle. Cancel online under Manage Account or by phone at 1-855-889-7867, Monday to Friday, 6am to 6pm Pacific.

Is Stamps.com legit?

Yes. Stamps.com says it has been in business for 28 years and serves more than 4 million customers. Thoma Bravo bought the company in October 2021, and it now sits under Auctane, which also runs ShipStation.

Is Stamps.com free?

No. After the 30-day trial you pay a monthly subscription from $14.99 plus postage. Stamps.com also advertises free postage and supplies on signup; treat that as a promotional offer, since the terms are not shown on the pricing page (checked 4 October 2026).

Which carriers does Stamps.com support?

USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL Express, according to its pricing FAQ, with GlobalPost listed for international parcels. Free pickups can be scheduled with UPS, USPS and FedEx.

Stamps.com alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Stamps.com pricing, Stamps.com homepage, Stamps.com about us, Stamps.com USPS approval, Stamps.com cancellation, Thoma Bravo completion press release (SEC), Pirate Ship rates, ShipStation pricing, Shippo pricing.

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Tags

#Postage#ShippingLabels#CertifiedMail

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