Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… vs ELEX ShipEngine UPS & FedEx Shipping… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Shipping Live Rates and Access Points…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
ELEX ShipEngine UPS & FedEx Shipping…
70 active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ELEX ShipEngine UPS & FedEx Shipping… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… has accumulated 693K+ total downloads while ELEX ShipEngine UPS & FedEx Shipping… has 4.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… | ELEX ShipEngine UPS & FedEx Shipping… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 73 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 693K+ | ◄ | 4.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2021 | |
| Age | 8 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 3.6.6 | 1.2.8 |
Rating Breakdown
Shipping Live Rates and Access Points…
ELEX ShipEngine UPS & FedEx Shipping…
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… Reviews
Works Great!
Had to switch from an older plug-in and this one works great from my UPS needs, thanks!
Awesomeness!
Great plug-in. Easy to setup. Tried several other plugins. This one works. Thanks.
Baitware – beware.
After the hassle of creating an API login with UPS I discover that to print labels with my UPS account is $90 for this plugin. Not worth it. Simply not worth it. Like so many plug-ins it’s essentially
ELEX ShipEngine UPS & FedEx Shipping… Reviews
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