Shipping via USPS with EasyPost
EasyPost is a multi-carrier shipping solution. The EasyPost API is one integration point for 100+ carriers, including USPS. All USPS functionality is accessible using the EasyPost API. EasyPost standardizes the inconsistencies across carrier APIs with its RESTful interface.
For access to all of the USPS API functionality through EasyPost, just sign up or get in touch with one of our shipping experts.
Tracking Packages
Track packages across all major carriers.
Address Verification
Validate domestic and international addresses.
International & Customs
Learn how to handle international shipping seamlessly.
Shipping Insurance
Shipping insurance for all items sent with EasyPost.
EasyPost: Built for Developers
- USPS Commercial Plus Pricing on ALL accounts
- Instant Access to USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL & more
- Try EasyPost for FREE, No Upfront Costs
- Clients Libraries for .Net, Java, Ruby, Python, Node, and PHP
- Millions of packages shipped each month using EasyPost!
# Create To and From Addresses
from_address = EasyPost::Address.create(...)
to_address = EasyPost::Address.create(...)
# Create Shipment and Get Rates
shipment = EasyPost::Shipment.create(
from_address: from_address,
to_address: to_address,
parcel: {
predefined_package: 'Parcel',
weight: 32.8
})
# Buy Shipping Label
shipment.buy(rate: shipment.lowest_rate())
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Let's Compare the EasyPost API with the USPS API
| Feature | USPS API | EasyPost API |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking API with Webhooks | check | |
| RESTful JSON | check | |
| SOAP / XML | check | |
| Address Verification | check | check |
| Fast and Free Technical Support | check | |
| Public Documentation and Tutorials | check | |
| Instant API Access | check | |
| Ruby Gem | check | |
| Python Module | check | |
| Java Library | check | |
| Node.js Module | check | |
| .NET Library | check | |
| PHP Library | check |
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Sign up and start shipping in the same day. We have our USPS API live and ready for you to test with. We also have extensive client documentation in over six different languages to help you get started. If you have any questions, or if you want to talk logistics, feel free to reach out to one of our shipping experts.