Are the tools really free?

Yes. Every tool on this page runs without an account, an email address or a paywall, and there is no upsell inside them. 3PL Hub earns its money on the consulting side, running 3PL RFPs and invoice audits for brands. The tools help you decide whether you need that yet.

Where does the data come from?

The pricing tools use quotes from the 300+ RFPs 3PL Hub has run for brands. Fuel surcharges come from the EIA diesel feed and the carriers' published tables. De minimis thresholds, USPS zones, investor and co-manufacturer records are researched and maintained by the 3PL Hub team.

How often are the tools updated?

Fuel surcharges refresh every Monday. The rate benchmarks and pricing report update as new RFP quotes come in. Databases such as the M&A tracker, investors and co-manufacturers are reviewed monthly, and corrections sent through the contact page are applied as they arrive.

Can I request a tool?

Yes. The roadmap above is the current build order, and requests move items up it. Send the problem you are trying to solve through the contact page or reply to the newsletter, and 3PL Hub will tell you whether it is coming and when.

Free logistics tools

Free fulfillment and logistics tools for ecommerce brands and 3PLs

Nine calculators and lookups for fulfillment pricing, shipping and cross-border planning. Compare quotes, check carrier charges and work out what fulfillment could cost. No signup, no email wall, no upsell inside the tools.

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Most used

Start with these three

A rate benchmark, the outsourcing break-even and this week's fuel surcharge. If you only have five minutes, start here.

Benchmark3PL Rate CheckerBenchmark your fulfillment, shipping and storage fees against real 3PL bids at your order volume. About two minutes, and the result is instant.Real bid dataInstant result
CalculatorIn-house vs 3PL CalculatorYour break-even volume for outsourcing fulfillment. Compares 3PL pricing with the real cost of running it yourself across 57 markets, using local wage and rent data.57 marketsBreak-even point
Live dataUS Fuel SurchargesThis week's diesel price plus the UPS, FedEx and OnTrac surcharge tables. Updated weekly using EIA diesel data; see the tool for its latest refresh and carrier effective dates.Updated weeklyEIA diesel feed

Pricing and rates

Know what fulfillment should cost

Before you sign, renew or move: what 3PLs actually charge at your volume and what it costs to do it yourself.

Calculator3PL Quote Comparison CalculatorCompare two or three quotes using the same workload. Estimate monthly cost, cost per order, minimums and first-year cost.
Calculator3PL Rate CheckerBenchmark your fulfillment, shipping and storage fees against real bids at your order volume.
CalculatorIn-house vs 3PL CalculatorYour break-even point for outsourcing, from your own volumes and the wages and rent in your market.

Shipping, carriers and cross-border

What a parcel or pallet will cost to move

The inputs behind every carrier bill: billable weight, freight class, pallet counts, zones, this week's fuel surcharge and the duty threshold at the border.

CalculatorDimensional Weight CalculatorBillable weight for FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL and Canada Post, with the divisor you set. Imperial or metric.
CalculatorFreight Density CalculatorPounds per cubic foot and the freight class it points to, for LTL quotes that hold up at the dock.
CalculatorPallet OptimizerCartons per GMA or Euro pallet and pallets per container, for receiving and storage quotes.
LookupUSPS Zones by Zip CodeOrigin to destination zone lookups with census data and CSV export, for modeling a month of real parcels.
Live dataUS Fuel SurchargesLive diesel price and the weekly UPS, FedEx and OnTrac surcharge tables, refreshed weekly.
LookupDe Minimis by CountryDuty-free and tax-free import thresholds for 220+ countries, for planning a cross-border launch.

Start from the problem

Not sure which tool fits? Start here

Three jobs that bring most brands to this page, and the tools to run in order.

Cut shipping costsFind the money hiding in carrier fees and box sizes.Rate Checker Dim Weight Calculator USPS Zones Fuel Surcharges
Plan a cross-border launchUnderstand duties, taxes and where to hold inventory.De Minimis Search In-house vs 3PL Get matched with a 3PL
Pick the right 3PLBenchmark, compare and shortlist warehouses that fit your profile.Rate Checker Pricing Report How to Choose a 3PL Get matched free

Roadmap

Coming next

What 3PL Hub is building now, in rough order. Requests move things up the list, so say which one you need.

Fulfillment Cost CalculatorVolume and SKU profile in, benchmarked cost per order out.
3PL Contract AuditPaste your invoice line items and get an audit checklist and benchmark.
Warehouse Location OptimizerShip-to zip distribution in, the best one, two or three-node network out.
Carrier Mix OptimizerWeight and zone profile in, recommended carrier mix and savings out.
Amazon FBA vs FBM CalculatorAOV, weight and volume in, channel break-even and a recommendation out.
Returns Cost CalculatorReturn rate and reverse logistics cost in, return drag benchmark out.
US HTS Code FinderProduct description and origin in, HTS codes and duty rates out.
Canada HS Code FinderProduct description and origin in, Canadian HS codes and duty rates out.

Why the tools are free. 3PL Hub started as a directory, and every tool here began as a question brands kept asking during RFPs: how do my rates compare, should I move in-house, what is the duty into Germany. The tools answer those for free. 3PL Hub earns its money running RFPs and invoice audits for brands that want a human to look at their real numbers.

Questions

About the tools

Are the tools really free?: Yes. Every tool on this page runs without an account, an email address or a paywall, and there is no upsell inside them. 3PL Hub earns its money on the consulting side, running 3PL RFPs and invoice audits for brands. The tools help you decide whether you need that yet.
Where does the data come from?: The pricing tools use quotes from the 300+ RFPs 3PL Hub has run for brands. Fuel surcharges come from the EIA diesel feed and the carriers' published tables. De minimis thresholds, USPS zones, investor and co-manufacturer records are researched and maintained by the 3PL Hub team.
How often are the tools updated?: Fuel surcharges refresh weekly; check the tool for the latest refresh and carrier effective dates. The rate benchmarks and pricing report update as new RFP quotes come in. Databases such as the M&A tracker, investors and co-manufacturers are reviewed monthly, and corrections sent through the contact page are applied as they arrive.
Can I request a tool?: Yes. The roadmap above is the current build order, and requests move items up it. Send the problem you are trying to solve through the contact page or reply to the newsletter, and 3PL Hub will tell you whether it is coming and when.

Keep reading

Guides that go with the tools

The calculators give you a number. The guides explain what to do with it.

How to Choose a 3PLThe 8-step selection process 3PL Hub runs for brands, from operational profile to onboarding.
3PL Pricing and RatesEvery line on a 3PL quote, what it should cost and how to compare bids like for like.
All guidesSelection, pricing, RFPs, EDI, certifications, FBA vs 3PL and in-house vs 3PL.

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Free fulfillment and logistics tools for ecommerce brands and 3PLs

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