01 / PRICE
Keep your entry cost low.
Test with the free plan, start paid usage at $9.99/month, or discuss a custom plan for your volume. Compare your total request needs before deciding.
C2W vs. AfterShip Tracking API
An AfterShip alternative.
Built around your code.
Need package tracking inside your own application? C2W gives developers an affordable API for UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL, with responsive support and room to discuss specific requirements.
Supported carriersUPSUSPSFedExDHL
The short answer
Choose the service that fits what you’re building.
Choose C2W if you want affordable tracking data for the supported carriers, build your own customer experience, and value direct technical conversations.
Consider AfterShip if you need broader international carrier coverage or a platform with built-in shipment emails and hosted tracking pages. It also offers an API and webhooks. [1] [2]
This comparison is published by C2W, not an independent reviewer. We explain our limitations as well as our strengths.
Side by side
C2W vs. AfterShip: the practical differences.
Compare the workflow, coverage, and support your application actually needs.
On smaller screens, scroll the table horizontally to compare both services.
| What matters | C2W Tracking API | AfterShip Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Product focus | Tracking data for developers building their own applications. | Tracking API alongside a broader post-purchase platform. [2] |
| API access & pricing | Free testing plan; paid plans from $9.99/month, with daily request limits. | Premium and higher for new customers; Essentials excludes API access. [3] |
| Carrier coverage | UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL. Confirm the specific service and route before migrating. | A broader global carrier network; check its directory for your services. [1] |
| Getting updates | On-demand requests: your application asks for tracking information when needed. | Create and manage tracking records; retrieve updates through the API or webhooks. [2] |
| Email integration | Not included. Your application must handle email delivery and notification logic separately. | Built-in shipment email notifications are advertised in its tracking plans. [1] |
| Technical support | Direct access to our developer team, with a focus on prompt, practical responses. No fixed response-time guarantee is stated here. | Support and enterprise service commitments depend on the plan. Check the terms you need. [1] |
| Specific requirements | Discuss integration needs, request volumes, and practical changes directly with us. Scope, timing, and cost are agreed individually. | Enterprise options include custom integrations; confirm scope with AfterShip. [1] |
C2W details reflect our service description and listed plans. AfterShip details come from the official sources below. Features and terms can change.
Why consider C2W?
Four reasons to start a conversation.
02 / DEVELOPERS
Build it your way.
Use tracking data inside your dashboard, CRM, shipping portal, or mobile application. Your team controls the interface and business logic.
03 / SUPPORT
Reach the people building it.
Bring your integration question directly to our team. We prioritize prompt responses and practical help with your implementation.
04 / FLEXIBILITY
Tell us what you need.
Have an unusual workflow or a specific requirement? Talk it through with us. We assess feasible changes and agree on scope before committing.
Tracking API pricing
A low starting price.
A fair comparison.
Our paid plans start at $9.99/month. Whether C2W costs less for your application depends on how often you request updates.
Basic
$0/month
5 requests/day
Hard limit · for testingPro
$9.99/month
150 requests/day
Hard limit · 1 request/secondUltra
$29.99/month
700 requests/day
Hard limit · 1 request/secondMega
$89.99/month
2,500 requests/day
Overages apply · 2 requests/secondUSD. C2W prices match the plans listed on our website as of August 30, 2026. Confirm current pricing, overage charges, and usage rules in RapidAPI before subscribing. Daily limits are not a pooled monthly allowance.
Requests are not shipments.
C2W plans count API requests. AfterShip publishes shipment allowances, and API access for new customers starts with Premium. Compare an API-enabled plan using the same workload; do not compare an API plan against an entry plan without API access. [1] [3]
Repeatedly checking one package can consume multiple requests. Include every shipment still being monitored, retries, and your busiest day.
Know the trade-offs
What C2W doesn’t include.
A good fit starts with clear expectations.
No built-in email integration
C2W supplies tracking data; it does not send shipment notification emails for you. If you want emails, your developers need to build the notification workflow and connect an email provider. Factor that work into your cost comparison.
A focused carrier list
We support UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL, rather than a broad directory of regional and international carriers. Carrier names alone do not guarantee every service or shipping route is covered. Check your specific requirements with us.
Custom work needs an agreement
Flexibility means we are open to discussing requirements. It does not mean every feature is available today or that custom development is free. Confirm feasibility, delivery timing, and pricing with our team.
Before switching
Validate your integration first.
C2W is not a drop-in replacement for AfterShip’s endpoints or webhook workflows.
Check your carriers and required fields.
List the services you use and the tracking information your application needs. Confirm coverage with C2W before changing providers.
Map requests and responses.
Review the C2W RapidAPI documentation. Update authentication, carrier identifiers, field mappings, and error handling. Keep API credentials on your server.
Account for notifications and request volume.
If your application relies on AfterShip webhooks or emails, plan how those functions will work with an on-demand API and a separate email system. Check peak daily usage and rate limits.
Test before changing production.
Use representative shipments to check in-transit, delivered, exception, and unavailable-data cases. Agree on any custom requirements before committing to a migration.
Common questions
Choosing an AfterShip API alternative.
Is C2W cheaper than AfterShip?
C2W offers paid API plans from $9.99/month and custom volume discussions. It can be a cost-effective choice for a focused tracking integration, but actual savings depend on your workload. Compare C2W request limits with an API-enabled AfterShip plan’s shipment allowance and include any notification development costs.
Which carriers does C2W support?
UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL. Ask us to confirm the specific carrier service and route you need. C2W does not offer AfterShip’s breadth of global carrier coverage.
Can C2W send shipment tracking emails?
No. There is no built-in email integration. Your application can use tracking data in an email workflow you build and operate with a separate provider.
Does AfterShip also offer an API?
Yes. AfterShip supports API access and webhooks. Its current documentation states that new customers need Premium or higher for API access; older organizations may have legacy plans. [3]
Can I request changes for my application?
Yes. Contact our team with your workflow, required fields, expected volume, and timeline. We will discuss feasibility and agree on the scope and any cost; a request is not a promise of delivery.
How quickly will C2W respond to a support question?
We prioritize prompt, practical responses from our developer team. This page does not promise a fixed response time or 24/7 coverage. Discuss any contractual support requirements with us before subscribing.
Build with C2W
Bring your code.
Tell us your requirements.
Start with the free API plan or talk to our team about your integration.
Sources and comparison notes
Reviewed August 30, 2026. This is a product-fit comparison, not a performance test. We have not benchmarked relative speed, uptime, or support response times.
- AfterShip Tracking pricing and features — carrier coverage, notifications, pricing model, and enterprise options.
- AfterShip API quick start — tracking records, API retrieval, and webhooks.
- AfterShip API access eligibility — Premium access for new customers and legacy plan differences.
- C2W listed pricing and C2W on RapidAPI — check live subscription terms before purchase.
AfterShip is a trademark of its respective owner. C2W Technology Inc. is not affiliated with or endorsed by AfterShip. All carrier names belong to their respective owners.