Comparing Simple Bundles & ShipStation Product Bundles
While Simple Bundles integrates smoothly with ShipStation, it's important to understand how ShipStation's native product bundles features differ from those of Simple Bundles.
When comparing Simple Bundles and ShipStation product bundles, both platforms reference individual products in an order under a bundled product SKU for consolidated processing and shipping. However, there are distinct differences in features offered by each.
This comparison highlights key differences in features between Simple Bundles 2.0 and ShipStation, which could impact the decision-making process depending on specific needs and workflow requirements.
| Feature | Simple Bundles 2.0 | ShipStation |
|---|---|---|
| Support for infinite options bundles | Yes | No |
| Partial component based refunds | Yes, learn how to return, refund and restock items in a bundle. | No |
| Support for COGs reports | Yes | No |
| Component weight-based shipping | Yes, since shipping is calculated at checkout. | No, since shipping is calculated after checkout. |
| Bulk upload for adding and editing bundles | Yes | No |
| Allows for bundles within bundles | Yes, up to 10 levels | No |
| Calculation of bundle VAT | Yes, since VAT is calculated based on each item in the bundle at checkout. | No, since VAT is calculated based on the single bundle price at checkout. |