Packlink : Is it worth it?
Are you looking for the best online comparator to send your parcels? We know it. Many companies seem to offer the same service, "send your parcels at the best cost". How can you choose between all these websites providing parcel services as Packlink? We will give you our honest review of Packlink and if you should consider sending your parcels.
What is Packlink exactly?
Packlink is an online calculator that allows you to compare shipping costs from various carriers such as UPS, Fedex, and DHL, TNT, GLS etc. Packlink uses their high volume orders to negotiate the best prices with carriers. Their business model is straightforward: they resell shipping to end users for a small profit. Ultimately, customers who use Packlink will get much better prices than if they went directly to the carrier.
Which services does Packlink offer?
Packlink integrates with most CMS : Shopify, Prestashop, WooCommerce etc. It allows you to plug-in the Packlink app and start shipping very quickly. You can also use the website Packlink.com and manually compare the prices and carriers to send your parcel.
Is Packlink Legit?
Yes. Just keep in mind that Packlink is the middleman. Packlink does not handle parcels and is not liable for any mishandling, delay, loss, or damage to your parcel. We frequently see negative reviews directed at comparison websites online, but the truth is that the vast majority of negative reviews are directed at the carrier rather than Packlink directly.
Is Packlink the cheapest?
It's impossible to say that Packlink is the cheapest, but they may offer more competitive rates from, let's say DHL, and more expensive ones from Fedex, if you compare with other comparison websites. If you use one particular carrier, it will be easy to compare which one is the cheapest.
Packlink Insurance, should you take it?
No, is the answer. Packlink's insurance is prohibitively expensive: it costs 4% of the insured value. This pricing can only indicate that Packlink has many shipping issues or that Packlink pays a large number of claims that should not have been paid, such as fraudulent claims.
Secursus insures Packlink customers for much lower rates: 0.6% to 1% of the insured value. If you have any questions about the insurance, please contact us, and we will gladly assist you.
Did you know? Packlink is now part of the Auctane family (Thoma Bravo)
In December 2021, Auctane (a company under the investment fund Thoma Bravo) announced the acquisition of Packlink, adding it to its parcel transportation solution portfolio. Packlink now benefits from the Auctane network, which includes Shipstation, Endicia, Shipworks, ShippingEasy, and stamps.com.
