Head to head
Flotilla vs. free label tools
Short version: they're great at cheap labels, we're built for cheap shipping— and you don't have to choose today, because Flotilla works on top of the tool you already use.
What free label tools do well
Cheap discounted labels, no minimums. If yours works, keep it.
What Flotilla adds
Which box, which service, which flips — a reason on every price, and an audit that reads your existing export.
Different incentives
They earn on postage you buy; our membership earns by shrinking your bill.
The differences, today
| Free label tools | Flotilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Buy real discounted labels right now | Yes — it's the whole product | Phase 2 — roadmap is public |
| Free AI audit of your past shipments | — | Yes — free, in your browser, no account |
| Per-shipment rate-shopping with reasons | — | Yes — box, service, and flat-rate calls, explained |
| Works on top of other label tools | — | Yes — bring any export, keep your workflow |
| Automated refund recovery | — | Phase 4 — roadmap |
Until label purchase ships (Phase 2), keep buying labels where you buy them — and run the free audit to see what the defaults are costing you. Rows marked roadmap ship in the order the public roadmap shows. Category described as of July 2026.