Just wondering if you can help me out on this. So currently we are trying to find a plugin (or app) that can help us with our shipping. So currently the options that we need in our shipping is that for small product (in metro cities) will have a flat rate of $20, large product (in metro cities) a flat rate of $40 and all other shipping option which includes small products outside metro, large products outside metro and also some products that will come up as shipping to be quoted (where we will invoice and handle the shipping quote manually)
Currently what i have on the shopify shipping platform is that i have already organized the products (small goods, large goods and shipping to be quoted goods) but i can only set shipping zone by state. I need to set the shipping zones by zipcode/cities where i then can assign the products individually to the different shipping option. Just wondering if you guys could help me on this please? Thanks
Since Shopify’s native shipping settings only allow zones by states, you’ll need an app that enables shipping rules by zip code or city. Here are a few recommendations:
Advanced Shipping Rules – This app allows you to set custom rates based on product type, destination (by zip code), and more. It’s flexible and widely used for complex shipping setups.
Parcelify – A great option for setting shipping rules by zip codes, product categories, and weight. It allows for flat-rate shipping based on metro vs. non-metro regions.
Shopify Carrier Calculated Shipping (CCS) – If you upgrade to Shopify Advanced or Shopify
Plus, you can integrate third-party rate providers and have more control over shipping rates by zip code.
Try one of these apps based on your needs. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your reply. I am keen on using parcelify, however i just wanted to ask a question regarding the application shipx whether you have some information on it. Thanks
ShipX is a shipping automation app that helps merchants streamline their fulfillment process. It offers features like real-time carrier rates, label generation, and order tracking. However, its ability to create custom shipping rules based on zip codes or product categories may not be as flexible as Parcelify or Advanced Shipping Rules. If your main priority is setting specific shipping rates by metro/non-metro areas and product types, Parcelify might still be the better fit. That said, if you’re looking for automation and multi-carrier integration, ShipX could be useful
You’re spot on, @Promer-Alena . Shopify doesn’t have a built-in way to set up shipping zones by zip code, but there are apps that can help with this. One option is our Multi Carrier Shipping Label app, which allows you to create shipping zones based on country, state, and even zip code—giving you full control over your shipping rates for different locations.
With our app, you can also:
Display carrier-calculated rates at checkout
Print shipping labels effortlessly
Schedule pickups
Track orders in real time
This makes shipping much more efficient, saving you from the hassle of manually managing rates and orders.
Based your questions, I will suggest using some third-party apps to improve it:
Advanced Shipping Rules – you can create custom shipping rules based on product groups, weight, destination (including zip codes), and carrier-specific rates.
Intuitive Shipping – It provides detailed shipping logic.
If you’d like to further improve the shipping experiences for your brands, you can try Parcel Panel Order Tracking for a 30-day free tiral Here. The ParcelPanel can help with real-time shipping updates:
Real-Time Tracking: it provides real-time tracking updates, automatically sending notifications to your customers about order status
Shipping Method Tracking: It can track shipments across different carriers based on product size and location, showing updates on a branded tracking page.
Performance Insights: Users can analyze shipment data to optimize shipping strategies, including transit times and carrier performance.
Automatic Tracking and Recommendation System: New users can sync order information automatically from Shopify for free. It also enhances upsells through product recommendations on tracking pages/emails.
