Online shipping labels
Online shipping labels let you buy postage from a browser or phone, print it yourself, and drop the package when it is convenient. Oshippy compares USPS and UPS, shows the total before you pay, and gives you a PDF — letter size or 4×6.
Online label vs the retail counter
| Online label | Counter postage | |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | Usually commercial | Usually retail |
| Time | Create at home, drop later | Wait in line to buy and hand off |
| Carriers | Compare USPS and UPS in one checkout | One clerk, one carrier |
| Equipment | Printer or print-at-store | None, but you pay for convenience |
What you need
- Sender and recipient U.S. addresses (Oshippy is domestic-only today).
- Packed weight and outer size — or a confirmed estimate. No scale is fine for many parcels.
- A way to print: home printer, thermal 4×6, or a library / shipping store print.
How an online label works in Oshippy
- Start a shipment and confirm addresses.
- Review package details.
- Pick a live rate.
- Pay and download the label file.
- Attach it flat, barcode uncovered, and drop it at USPS or UPS.
Step-by-step printing tips live on how to print shipping labels at home and print a shipping label online.
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Frequently asked questions
Create an online shipping label
Compare live rates and download a print-ready PDF.