What WooCommerce Shipping does well
- Native label printing for USPS/UPS/DHL from the order screen.
- Rate comparison for labels and split shipments.
- Free plugin maintained by Woo.
Where it falls short
- No live checkout rates (requires extra paid extensions per carrier).
- Limited UK/EU carrier focus; no Royal Mail labels natively.
- No smart service selection - staff still choose services manually.
- Minimal telemetry/diagnostics; troubleshooting is guesswork.
Why ParcelOffice wins
- One‑click labels (incl. safe reprints, multi‑label) for Royal Mail & DHL; adapters let you expand as you need.
- Smart carrier & service selection based on cost, speed, and your rules - no guesswork at the pack bench.
- Automatic tracking & emails + audit‑ready timeline.
- Privacy‑by‑design (stateless evaluation, integrity checks) vs. third‑party clouds.
- 1.5 features: pack‑bench notes, quick‑start rule templates, why/why‑not feedback, shipping telemetry.
Best for: Merchants who want UK/EU‑ready labels and automation without buying multiple carrier plugins.
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