What is the best EasyPost alternative if I only need tracking?
EasyPost's Tracking API is $0.01 to $0.03 per shipment and fits best if you also buy labels there. If you only need multi-carrier tracking data, lastscanned is tracking only and sells no labels: Pro is $4.99/mo for 1,000 unique numbers, then $0.015 each, and a free account tracks 5 numbers a day.
Try it
curl "https://api.lastscanned.com/v1/track?numbers=873970594430,1Z54V8630394427740" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer lsk_live_YOUR_KEY"EasyPost and lastscanned prices side by side
| Option | How it works | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyPost Tracking API | Multi-carrier tracking in the same platform as labels, rates and address verification. | $0.01 to $0.03 per shipment; EasyPost says exact pricing needs a sales conversation. | Strongest when you already buy labels on EasyPost. |
| EasyPost Advanced Tracking | Branded tracking, notifications and full shipment visibility. | $0.03 per shipment | For buyer-facing tracking, which lastscanned doesn't offer. |
| lastscanned Free | A free key for the API, watches, webhooks and the MCP server. | $0: 5 numbers a day. | On Free every number in every request counts, repeats included. |
| lastscanned Pro | Same API, with no daily limit. Tracking only. | $4.99/mo for 1,000 unique numbers, then $0.015 each. Re-checks are free. | Works on any tracking number, wherever the label was bought. |
| lastscanned with no key | Call the API with no account. | 1 lookup a day, then MPP: $0.50 by card for a 25-number pack, or $0.02 a number in USDC on Tempo or Solana. | For scripts and AI agents that shouldn't hold an account. |
EasyPost prices from EasyPost pricing, read on November 9, 2026. They can change.
Cost at 1,000 numbers a month
| Option | Calculation | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| EasyPost at $0.01 | 1,000 × $0.01 | $10.00 |
| EasyPost at $0.03 | 1,000 × $0.03 | $30.00 |
| lastscanned Pro | Flat plan, 1,000 unique numbers included | $4.99 |
Arithmetic from published rates, not a quote or a guarantee. Your EasyPost rate depends on your agreement with them.
Details
When EasyPost is still the better fit
If you rate-shop, buy labels and verify addresses through one API, keep EasyPost. lastscanned doesn't sell labels or postage, so it can't replace that.
When lastscanned fits
Inbound, 3PL and marketplace numbers you didn't buy labels for, AI agents, and watches with webhooks when you don't want to manage carrier sign-ins.
Where the flat plan stops winning
Past 1,000 numbers each extra is $0.015. At EasyPost's lowest listed rate of $0.01, the two meet at about 2,000 numbers a month, and $0.01 is cheaper above that. At $0.03, Pro stays cheaper.
Coverage
549 carriers in one response shape, including regional last-mile networks such as UniUni, GOFO and Veho.
FAQ
- What is the best EasyPost alternative for tracking only?
- If you don't buy labels through EasyPost, lastscanned is built for this: tracking only, $4.99/mo for 1,000 unique numbers. If you also want labels from another vendor, compare Shippo.
- Can I track packages without buying labels?
- Yes. lastscanned tracks any supported number, wherever the label was bought.
- How much does EasyPost tracking cost?
- EasyPost's pricing page lists the Tracking API at $0.01 to $0.03 per shipment and Advanced Tracking at $0.03 per shipment.
- Does lastscanned sell labels?
- No. It only tracks. For labels, rates and address verification, use EasyPost or another shipping platform.