Shippn is a peer-to-peer network where individual hosts forward your packages from their home address. Selectido is a single Minneapolis warehouse hub with staff, hand-inspection, and a live video shopping service. Different models — different trade-offs.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Shippn | Selectido |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Shippn: P2P — individual hosts | Selectido: Single warehouse hub |
| Accountability | Shippn: Host-dependent reliability | Selectido: Staffed hub, employees |
| Photos at intake | Shippn: Host-dependent | Selectido: Free, always done |
| Hand-inspection | Shippn: Host-dependent | Selectido: Free, always done |
| Pricing model | Shippn: Variable host fees + shipping | Selectido: Flat $14.99 + actual shipping |
| Storage time | Shippn: Host-dependent | Selectido: 30 days free |
| Live video shopping | Shippn: No | Selectido: Yes — $75/hr |
| Customs paperwork | Shippn: Host-dependent | Selectido: Free standard, prepared by staff |
| Coverage | Shippn: Wide host network | Selectido: 60+ countries |
Bottom line
What makes Selectido different from every forwarder on this list
- Live video shopping at $75/hr — book a real US shopper for an hour at any American store. No other forwarder offers this.
- Bundle perk — one forwarded package's $14.99 fee waived per session/month.
- Free photos at intake — every package photographed, no per-photo charge.
- Free hand-inspection — items checked against your order.
- Free standard customs paperwork — only complex declarations ($500+ or 10+ items) hit the $25 surcharge.
- Multi-language concierge — Sofi works in EN/ES/FR/PT/AR.
- No subscription, no markup — $14.99 per package, actual carrier cost. That's it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Selectido cheaper than Shippn?
It depends on your shipping volume. Both Selectido and Shippn are per-package-priced (no subscription), so the comparison comes down to feature inclusions. Selectido bundles photos, inspection, and standard customs paperwork for free — features Shippn may charge for à la carte.
Can I move my packages from Shippn to Selectido?
Yes. Sign up for Selectido, get your free Minneapolis Suite ID, and use it as the destination address on any new US orders. For packages already at Shippn, you'd need to ship them directly to you (or to your Selectido address for consolidation — but you'd pay Shippn's outbound shipping).
Does Selectido charge a monthly subscription?
No. Selectido is pure pay-as-you-go: $14.99 per outbound package + actual carrier shipping. No monthly fee, no annual fee, no membership.
What's the biggest difference between Selectido and Shippn?
The live video shopping option. Shippn forwards packages from retailers you order from. Selectido does that too, plus offers a $75/hr live video session where a US shopper walks any American store with you in real time — useful for in-person inspection, luxury, beauty, or stock-uncertain items.
What happens to my package if I don't ship within 30 days?
Selectido gives you 30 days of free storage. After that, $2/day applies. We email reminders before storage fees kick in.
Still have questions?
Our Help Center has step-by-step answers on pricing, shipping, returns, and how live video shopping works.