OrderCtrl vs AfterShip
AfterShip sells tracking, returns, labels and protection as separate products with separate plans. OrderCtrl is one WooCommerce app with all of it on every plan, priced by the shipment.
Both can be the right call. Here’s how to tell which fits your store.
Choose OrderCtrl if you want
PricingFree for 100 shipments a month, from $40 for 500. Every feature on every plan.
Choose AfterShip if
PricingTracking from $29/month. AfterShip lists Tracking Essentials from $29/month for 6,000 shipments a year. Returns, Shipping and Protection are separate products with their own plans.
What AfterShip is: A post-purchase suite with separate products for tracking, returns, shipping and shipping protection.
Side by side
Everything in the OrderCtrl column is on every plan, including Free.
| What you need | OrderCtrl | AfterShip |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce connection | Built for WooCommerce. Connects in one approval and syncs both ways. | WordPress.org plugins for Tracking and for Returns. |
| Pricing | Published. Free for 100 shipments a month, then from $40 for 500. Priced by the shipment. | Published per product: Tracking by shipments a year, Returns by returns a year. |
| Setup | Self-serve setup wizard, no demo needed. | Self-serve, with a free Tracking plan. |
| Tracking page and shipping emails | Branded portal on your domain, 50+ carriers, delay and loss alerts, and shipping emails. | Yes, in AfterShip Tracking. SMS costs extra. |
| Returns and exchanges | Claims and returns by your rules: refund, store credit, replacement or exchange, with prepaid return labels. | Yes, in AfterShip Returns, a separate plan. |
| Package protection | Your own program. You set the price and keep 100% of the fee. | A separate product. Its Protection page names Shopify and Shopify Plus. |
| Shipping labels | Buy, print and void labels on the order, on our account or your own Shippo or EasyPost. | Yes, in AfterShip Shipping, a separate product. |
| Subscription self-service | Skip, pause, swap and change frequency on WooCommerce Subscriptions, for customers and your team. | Not listed |
| Customer cancels and address changes | In your portal, with your time limits and approval rules. Addresses are checked with a suggested fix. | Address and item edits on Premium plans. |
| Helpdesk | Order card and suggested replies in 8 helpdesks, including Gorgias, Zendesk and Richpanel. | Gorgias and Zendesk, listed on Returns Premium. |
AfterShip details come from its own pages and app listings, checked October 28, 2026 and linked below. “Not listed” means we didn’t find it there, so ask AfterShip to confirm.
One app instead of several
Every tool after checkout can work well on its own. The cost shows up between them.
Tracking, returns and protection that each look a little different.
One branded portal on your domain, with code sign-in.
An order story spread across products and dashboards.
One order record, plus the full story inside your helpdesk.
Separate plans, usage units and add-ons to add up.
One plan, one credit per shipment, nothing locked behind tiers.
Built for WooCommerce
OrderCtrl connects with one approval and syncs both ways. Refunds, cancellations, address changes, tracking numbers and labels go straight back to the WooCommerce order.
AfterShip sells tracking, returns, labels and protection as separate products with separate plans. OrderCtrl is one WooCommerce app with all of it on every plan, priced by the shipment.
AfterShip is a good fit if: you want AfterShip’s catalog of 70+ apps and integrations; you only need one of its products and its plan fits your volume; you sell on several storefronts beyond WooCommerce.
Free for 100 shipments a month, then $40 for 500, $60 for 1,000 and $165 for 3,000. Every feature is on every plan. One credit tracks one shipment; an order shipped in two boxes uses two.
Yes. OrderCtrl connects to WooCommerce in one approval, imports recent orders and runs beside your store. Your catalog, checkout and customer accounts stay in WooCommerce. You can run both tools side by side while you move over.
Sources. AfterShip details come from its own pages and app listings, checked October 28, 2026: AfterShip tracking pricing · AfterShip returns pricing · AfterShip protection pricing · AfterShip Protection · AfterShip on WordPress.org. Prices and plans change, so check with AfterShip before deciding.
How we compare. We compare OrderCtrl’s current product with what AfterShip publishes on its own pages. This is general information and our summary, not a complete review of either product. “Not listed” means we didn’t find a feature on those pages, not that AfterShip can’t do it.
Trademarks. AfterShip and its product names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used here only to identify the products compared. OrderCtrl isn’t affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by AfterShip. WooCommerce is a trademark of Automattic Inc. Shopify and other product names belong to their respective owners.
Corrections. If you represent AfterShip and something here is inaccurate or out of date, email legal@orderctrl.io with the page and the change. We review every request and update the page when a detail is wrong.