FedEx Express Saver vs. FedEx Ground
FedEx Express Saver and FedEx Ground are two different sets of shipping solutions that FedEx offers.
What is FedEx Express Saver?
FedEx Express Saver is a service offered by FedEx that prioritizes speedy delivery. Key features of the FedEx Express Saver service include the following:
- 24-48 hour delivery to 210 countries
- Options to set a specific delivery time
- Maximum package weight: 150 lbs.
- Real-time tracking
What is FedEx Ground?
FedEx Ground is a service offered by FedEx that prioritizes cost-effective delivery. Key features of the FedEx Ground service include the following:
- 1-5 day delivery within the continental United States
- 3-7 day delivery to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico
- Maximum package weight: 150 lbs.
- Real-time tracking
- Low-cost delivery options
What's the Difference Between FedEx Express Saver and FedEx Ground?
While FedEx Ground and FedEx Express Saver are both services offered by FedEx, they do have significant differences. Some of the major differences and similarities between FedEx Ground and FedEx Express Saver are listed below:
FedEx Ground | FedEx Express Saver | |
|---|---|---|
Delivery Speed | 1-5 days (Contiguous U.S.) 3-7 days (Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico) | 24-48 hour delivery guaranteed no matter the destination |
Cost | Low cost | High cost |
Delivery Locations | US, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii Puerto Rico | 210 countries |
Designated Delivery Time | Not Included | Included |
Maximum Package Weight | 150 lbs. | 150 lbs. |
Real-Time Tracking | Included | Included |
Package Insurance | Included up to $100 | Included up to $100 |
FedEx Ground vs. FedEx Express Saver Cost Comparison
Because FedEx Express Saver guarantees fast delivery, it is a much more expensive service than FedEx Ground.
These cost comparisons illustrate the difference between FedEx Ground and FedEx Express Saver:
*The tables below show cost estimates from the FedEx Shipping Rate Calculatoropens in new tab for 7 lb. packages with varying departure locations and destinations.
Washington, D.C., to San Francisco, California
Service | Departure | Destination | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
FedEx Express Saver | Washington, D.C. | San Francisco, California | $75.18 |
FedEx Ground | Washington, D.C. | San Francisco, California | $24.23 |
Phoenix, Arizona, to Seattle, Washington
Service | Departure | Destination | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
FedEx Express Saver | Phoenix, Arizona | Seattle, Washington | $59.29 |
FedEx Ground | Phoenix, Arizona | Seattle, Washington | $19.88 |
Houston, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida
Service | Departure | Destination | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
FedEx Express Saver | Houston, Texas | Jacksonville, Florida | $49.76 |
FedEx Ground | Houston, Texas | Jacksonville, Florida | $17.89 |