Ecommerce Fulfillment Centers

Best 3PLs for Shopify Stores

By EFC Editorial · Updated · How we research

Quick answer

For most Shopify brands, ShipBob is the default shortlist pick because of its multi-node network and native Shopify integration. RyderShip is the only one here with a price on its Shopify App Store listing (pick/pack from $2.35). ShipCalm publishes a full rate card. ShipMonk suits Shopify brands also selling on marketplaces, Tondo Fulfillment suits Shopify CPG brands that also sell retail and TikTok Shop, and Amazon MCF suits Shopify stores already storing inventory in FBA. Every option integrates with Shopify; the choice comes down to volume, product and channels.

Key takeaways

  • Every major 3PL integrates with Shopify, so the integration itself shouldn't decide your choice.
  • RyderShip's Shopify App Store listing shows pick/pack from $2.35 and storage from $0.45 a month; the storage unit isn't specified.
  • Amazon MCF ships Shopify orders from FBA inventory in unbranded packaging by default, so your own packaging isn't an option.
  • ShipCalm's published Shopify-relevant DTC rate is $2.65 per order plus $0.95 per item, plus a weekly platform fee from $49.
  • If you sell Shopify plus retail or TikTok Shop, check B2B/EDI and TikTok Shop support explicitly.

Best overall for scaling Shopify brands: ShipBob

ShipBob integrates with Shopify and the tools Shopify brands commonly use (Klaviyo, Gorgias, AfterShip, Loop Returns), and its 50+ fulfillment centers (its claim) let you split inventory as you grow. Pricing is custom-quoted; the software is free. Not a fit if you want a named person who knows your account intimately at low volume.

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Best for a published Shopify app price: Ryder E-commerce (RyderShip, formerly Whiplash)

Ryder E-commerce (formerly Whiplash) lists pick/pack from $2.35 and storage from $0.45 a month on its Shopify App Store listing, and the app is free to install. It's backed by Ryder and has port-area warehouses in CA, GA, NJ and WA. The listing doesn't state the storage unit or full fee schedule, so get a complete quote before comparing.

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Best for a fully itemized rate card: ShipCalm

ShipCalm publishes every line item: $2.65 per DTC order plus $0.95 per item, $39.50 per receiving shipment, $0.19 per cubic foot per week storage and weekly platform plans from $49. That makes it easy to model your bill. The trade-off is a quarterly spend minimum ($6,000 on its calculator; its homepage says $3,000) and a 90-day notice period.

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Best for Shopify plus marketplaces: ShipMonk

ShipMonk integrates with Shopify, BigCommerce, eBay and Amazon and runs 11 centers across the US, Canada, UK and Czech Republic. Its monthly minimum is set by formula from your projected volume and pick fee. Before signing, ask how it has addressed the 2026 data breach tied to a Metabase flaw that Trezor disclosed.

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Best for Shopify CPG brands also selling retail and TikTok Shop: Tondo Fulfillment

Tondo lists Shopify, TikTok Shop, Amazon, Faire, SPS Commerce and more, and fulfills DTC plus retail/B2B from Delaware and Utah with a 2pm same-day cutoff. Agreements are month-to-month with 30 days' notice, and account management runs over Slack. Not a fit for heavy or bulky items or brands needing warehouses outside the US.

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Best for Shopify stores already on FBA: Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF)

Amazon's Shopify app lets you fulfill Shopify orders from the inventory you already keep in FBA, with 3-day standard and 2-day expedited options. Fees are published per unit, plus a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge. Not a fit if branded packaging or inserts matter to you, since MCF ships in unbranded packaging by default.

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What is the best fulfillment service for Shopify?

Provider Shopify fit Published pricing Not a fit if
ShipBob Scaling DTC, multi-node No (custom quote) You want a small-3PL feel
Ryder E-commerce Shopify app, port-area US network From $2.35 pick/pack (app listing) You need full fee detail before a call
ShipCalm Modeling costs up front Yes, full rate card You can't meet a quarterly minimum
ShipMonk Shopify + marketplaces No; minimum formula published You're below its minimum
Tondo Fulfillment CPG, DTC + retail + TikTok Shop No (quote) Heavy/bulky or international
Amazon MCF Inventory already in FBA Yes, per-unit fee schedule You need branded packaging

Do all 3PLs integrate with Shopify?

Nearly all ecommerce 3PLs do. In the provider dataset behind this site, most listed integrations include Shopify. The differences that matter are elsewhere:

  • Order sync behavior: how quickly orders flow in, and how edits, cancellations and address changes after sync are handled.
  • Inventory sync: whether stock levels push back to Shopify, and how often.
  • Tracking write-back: whether tracking numbers and partial shipments post back to the Shopify order.
  • Bundles and kits: whether the 3PL maps Shopify bundles to components.

Ask each shortlisted 3PL to demonstrate these with your catalog before signing.

How much does a 3PL cost for a Shopify store?

Published examples from providers that list rates:

  • ShipCalm: $2.65 per DTC order + $0.95 per item, before postage, plus a weekly platform fee from $49.
  • Ryder E-commerce: pick/pack from $2.35 on its Shopify app listing.
  • Fulfyld: all-in averages from $7.74 per order (4–12 oz, 501–1,000 orders/month tier), including postage.
  • Simpl Fulfillment: from $7 per order all-in, with a $750 monthly minimum.

All-in figures (Fulfyld, Simpl) include postage; pick/pack figures (ShipCalm, Ryder) don't. Compare like with like.

Should a Shopify store use Amazon MCF or a 3PL?

Use MCF if most of your volume is on Amazon and your Shopify orders are a smaller share: it avoids splitting inventory. Use a 3PL if your Shopify channel is primary, you want branded packaging or inserts, or you sell B2B/retail. Amazon's September 2025 announcement expanded MCF support for Shopify, Walmart and Shein merchants. For a direct comparison, see ShipBob vs Amazon MCF.

What should Shopify brands ask a 3PL before signing?

  1. What is your same-day cutoff, and does it apply to orders synced from Shopify at that time?
  2. How are Shopify order edits handled after the order has synced?
  3. Do you support Shopify bundles, subscriptions (e.g., Recharge) and gift notes?
  4. What's the monthly minimum and notice period?
  5. How do returns flow back into Shopify inventory?
  6. Which Shopify apps do you connect with for returns and tracking (Loop, AfterShip, etc.)?

Frequently asked questions

Does Shopify have its own fulfillment network?

Not anymore. Shopify sold its logistics business, including Deliverr, to Flexport in May 2023 and took a 13% equity stake in Flexport. Flexport became Shopify's official logistics partner.

What 3PL is cheapest for Shopify?

No 3PL is cheapest for every order profile. Among published prices, Ryder E-commerce lists pick/pack from $2.35 and ShipCalm $2.65 per order plus $0.95 per item, but both exclude postage and other fees.

Can a Shopify 3PL ship TikTok Shop orders too?

Many can. ShipBob, Tondo Fulfillment, Shipfusion, Red Stag and Amazon MCF list TikTok Shop among their integrations.

Is ShipBob good for Shopify?

ShipBob integrates with Shopify and common Shopify apps and suits brands planning multi-warehouse growth. See our ShipBob review for limitations and reputation signals.

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