Sources / ShipStation API
ShipStation API
Multi-carrier shipping API owned by Auctane. Its prepaid “One Balance” accounts sell Canada Post, Purolator and GlobalPost labels at ShipStation’s negotiated rates.
| Status on ShipCompare | Live |
| Type | Aggregator |
| Modes | Parcel |
| Coverage | Parcels from Canada to Canada, the US and international destinations. |
| Carriers observed | Canada Post, Purolator, GlobalPost |
| Based in | Austin, TX (Auctane) |
| Website | shipstation.com/en-ca |
| Commercial relationship | None. ShipCompare receives nothing from this source. |
Published policies
| Adjustments | Carrier adjustments (weight, dimensions, zone, package type) are deducted from the account balance after shipping, plus an adjustment processing fee of 20% of the adjustment (minimum $0.50, maximum $5.00). Disputes must be filed within 15 days.Source ↗ · Last checked Oct 29, 2026 |
| Voids & refunds | Canada Post labels can be voided from 60 minutes after creation up to 15 days; Purolator labels any time before the first scan.Source ↗ · Last checked Oct 29, 2026 |
This source is queried on every quote. Its prices are what it charges a new account. Methodology →
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