AST strengths
- Huge carrier list; bulk CSV import; PayPal export; customizable tracking widget.
- Plays nicely with many label plugins and fulfillment tools.
Limits
- No labels or carrier decisioning - you still buy labels elsewhere.
- Manual or CSV steps add workload at volume.
ParcelOffice advantage
- Labels + tracking in one flow: generate label → tracking auto‑saved → emails sent.
- Smart selection means fewer mistakes at the bench.
- Audit timeline and telemetry replace spreadsheets and guesswork.
Upgrade path: If you’re using AST today, you can enable ParcelOffice to generate labels and keep AST purely for historical continuity - then migrate fully when ready.
Ship smarter in WooCommerce - with ParcelOffice
- One-click labels with safe reprints and multi-label orders
- Smart carrier/service selection using your rules
- Automatic tracking updates, emails, and My Account timelines
- Privacy-first architecture with stateless evaluation & integrity checks