Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… vs Live Rates for ShipStation (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
Live Rates for ShipStation
200 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Live Rates for ShipStation has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… has accumulated 693K+ total downloads while Live Rates for ShipStation has 2.8K+. Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 25%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shipping Live Rates and Access Points… | Live Rates for ShipStation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 73 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 693K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 25% |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2025 | |
| Age | 8 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.6.6 | 1.2.5 |
Rating Breakdown
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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
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