Comparison

Warp vs EasyPost: Freight Infrastructure vs Parcel Labels

EasyPost is a shipping API that aggregates parcel carriers like USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL with features like address verification, insurance, and label generation. Warp handles the freight that EasyPost does not: palletized LTL, full truckload, 26 foot box trucks, and cargo vans.

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20,000+Carriers

50+Cross dock facilities

9,000+Box trucks and cargo vans

Different APIs for different cargo

EasyPost and Warp are not competing products. They serve different segments of the shipping spectrum. EasyPost aggregates parcel carriers and gives developers a single API for label generation, rate shopping, tracking, and address verification across USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and dozens of regional parcel carriers.

Warp is freight infrastructure for everything that exceeds parcel dimensions and weight limits. Palletized LTL routed through 50+ cross dock facilities. Full truckload with 53 foot dry vans. 26 foot box trucks with liftgate for mid size deliveries. Cargo vans for cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets.

EasyPost generates shipping labels. Warp generates bills of lading. Different documents for different freight.

Feature comparison

DimensionEasyPostWarp

Primary use caseParcel shipping API. Aggregates USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL for label generation and tracking.Freight shipping API. LTL, FTL, 26 foot box truck, cargo van for palletized and heavy freight.

What movesBoxes, envelopes, small packages.Pallets, crates, full trucks, heavy and bulky freight.

Carrier networkAggregates parcel carriers: USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and others.20,000+ local 3rd party carriers, 9,000+ box trucks and cargo vans, 50+ cross dock facilities.

QuotingMulti carrier parcel rate comparison with pre negotiated USPS rates.Instant freight rates across LTL, FTL, box truck, and cargo van in one API call.

Label generationCore feature. Generate shipping labels across all connected parcel carriers.Not applicable. Warp generates BOLs (bills of lading) and proof of delivery documents for freight.

Address verificationBuilt in address verification and standardization API.Address validation happens at quote time. Invalid addresses return structured errors.

TrackingUnified parcel tracking with webhook notifications.Real time freight tracking via Warp driver app with GPS, scan events, proof of delivery, and e signatures.

Pricing modelFree for shipping labels. Per shipment fees for tracking, insurance, and verification.All inclusive per shipment pricing. $0 platform fees. You pay when you ship.

What EasyPost does well

EasyPost is a mature parcel shipping API trusted by thousands of e commerce companies. Its strengths include:

-Multi carrier parcel rate shopping with pre negotiated USPS Commercial Plus rates.
-Label generation across USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and dozens of regional carriers.
-Address verification and standardization API for cleaning shipping data before label creation.
-Shipping insurance API with claims management.
-Unified parcel tracking with webhook notifications across all connected carriers.
-Carbon offset API for calculating and offsetting shipping emissions.

What Warp does differently

Warp handles the freight that parcel APIs cannot. When your shipment is palletized, too heavy for parcel carriers, or requires a dedicated vehicle, Warp provides the carriers, the rates, and the visibility.

-Pallet freight via LTL routed through 50+ cross dock facilities with scan events at every touch point.
-Full truckload with 53 foot dry vans, multi stop routing, and ELD integration.
-26 foot box trucks with liftgate for 1 to 12 pallets. White glove, room of choice, and driver assist available.
-Cargo van service for cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets with same day and next day dispatch.
-All inclusive pricing. No fuel surcharges, no residential fees, no accessorial surprises after the quote.
-Real time visibility via the Warp driver app with live GPS, scan events, proof of delivery photos, and e signatures.
-Our AI backbone, Orbit, monitors every shipment and triggers automatic carrier reassignment when exceptions occur.
-Temperature controlled freight for perishables and sensitive goods.

When to use each

Use EasyPost when

-You are shipping boxes and envelopes under 150 lbs through parcel carriers.
-You need shipping labels for USPS, FedEx, UPS, or DHL.
-You need address verification and standardization for your shipping data.
-You want pre negotiated USPS rates without a direct USPS contract.
-You need shipping insurance with an API for claims.

Use Warp when

-You are shipping pallets, crates, or full trucks.
-Your freight is too heavy or too large for parcel carriers.
-You need LTL with cross dock routing and scan visibility.
-You need a dedicated box truck with liftgate or temperature control.
-You need all inclusive pricing with no surprise surcharges.
-You are building AI agents or automated systems that need to move freight programmatically.

Using EasyPost and Warp together

Use EasyPost for your parcel volume. Use Warp for your freight volume. The two APIs handle different parts of your shipping program and work well together in the same system.

Your order management system routes each shipment to the right API. Under 150 lbs and fits in a box? EasyPost generates the parcel label and books the pickup. Over 150 lbs, palletized, or needs a dedicated vehicle? Warp quotes the freight, books the shipment, and provides real time tracking through delivery.

Both APIs return structured JSON with tracking data your system can display to customers. The experience is seamless regardless of which API handles the shipment.

The freight network behind the API

LTL

1,400+ lanes

Palletized freight routed through 50+ cross dock facilities with scan events at every touch point.

FTL

Dedicated capacity

Full truckload with tight appointment windows, multi stop routing, and ELD integration.

Box truck and cargo van

9,000+ vehicles

26 foot box trucks with liftgate for 1 to 12 pallets. Cargo vans for cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Warp and EasyPost together?

Yes. Use EasyPost for your parcel volume and Warp for your freight volume. Many shippers run both APIs in the same system, routing orders to the right API based on weight, dimensions, and delivery requirements.

Does EasyPost handle pallet freight?

No. EasyPost is designed for parcel shipping: boxes, envelopes, and small packages through carriers like USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL. It does not provide LTL rates, cross dock routing, box truck dispatch, or truckload capacity.

Does Warp generate parcel shipping labels?

No. Warp is built for freight, not parcels. Warp generates bills of lading (BOLs) and proof of delivery documents. For parcel labels, use a parcel API like EasyPost.

At what weight should I switch from parcel to freight?

Most parcel carriers cap at 150 lbs per package and charge steep dimensional weight pricing above 50 lbs. If your shipment exceeds 150 lbs total, is palletized, or requires a liftgate or dedicated vehicle, freight through Warp is typically more cost effective.

Does Warp offer address verification like EasyPost?

Warp validates addresses at quote time and returns structured errors for invalid or incomplete addresses. For standalone address verification or batch standardization, EasyPost has a dedicated endpoint for that.

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EasyPost for parcels. Warp for freight. Ship everything.

When your shipments outgrow parcel carriers, Warp provides the freight infrastructure. LTL, FTL, box truck, cargo van. All inclusive pricing. One API call to quote, book, and track.