Alternatives
EasyPost alternative
EasyPost is a shipping and tracking API used by developers to buy labels, rate-shop carriers, and track parcels in one platform.
EasyPost is excellent when you need shipping (label creation) alongside tracking.
Alternatives
EasyPost is a shipping and tracking API used by developers to buy labels, rate-shop carriers, and track parcels in one platform.
EasyPost is excellent when you need shipping (label creation) alongside tracking.
If you already have a shipping flow — or only need tracking — EasyPost's shipping machinery is more than you need, and tracking is metered per call.
Trace gives you a focused tracking endpoint, a 1,000-lookup free tier, and normalized events without the label and rate surface area.
| Dimension | Trace | EasyPost |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Tracking only | Shipping + tracking (labels, rates, tracking) |
| Pricing | 1,000 free lookups + flat plans | Per-call/metered tracking (verify current rates) |
| Onboarding | API key in under 2 minutes | Account + carrier account setup for labels |
| Webhooks | HMAC-signed tracking webhooks | Tracking webhooks available (verify) |
| Best for | Status pages, notifications, internal tracking | End-to-end shipping + tracking |
Choose Trace when tracking is all you need, or you already have a label and shipping provider.
Choose EasyPost when you need to buy labels and rate-shop carriers in addition to tracking.
For tracking specifically, yes — Trace is a lighter, focused option with a free tier. If you also need label purchasing, EasyPost covers that and Trace does not.
No. Trace is a tracking API only. For label purchasing and rates, use a shipping API like EasyPost, ShipEngine, or Shippo.
Yes, if you have the carrier tracking number. Trace returns normalized events for the underlying carrier.
Create an account, generate an API key, and track your first package in under two minutes — no credit card required.