Both can help international shoppers buy things they cannot easily get at home. The difference is how they work: Selectido is built around a managed US forwarding hub, while Shippn is a worldwide host marketplace.
If your goal is mainly to buy from US stores and forward packages internationally, Selectido's structure is simpler. If you regularly need local addresses in countries beyond the US, Shippn's distributed host network is the bigger advantage.
A dedicated Minneapolis forwarding hub with a permanent Suite ID and a flat published service fee.
A marketplace that connects shoppers with hosts who provide local addresses in countries around the world.
This table focuses on what an international shopper is most likely to care about before sending a package.
| Feature | Selectido | Shippn |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Managed US forwarding hub in Minneapolis with an individual Suite ID. | Host marketplace. Local hosts receive and forward shoppers' packages in many countries. |
| US address | Free US Suite ID; no subscription or card required to get the address. | Shippn advertises free local addresses, including US addresses, through its host network. |
| Forwarding service fee | $14.99 per package + actual carrier shipping. Selectido states shipping is passed through at cost with no markup. | Shippn uses route/host-based pricing rather than publishing one universal flat forwarding service fee for every shipment. |
| Free storage | 60 days free. | 10 days free under Shippn's published host terms; then $2/week, with a stated 21-day maximum. |
| Repacking | Included. Selectido says it repacks to true dimensions for free to reduce dimensional weight. | Shippn's published terms state a $10 repacking fee can apply when repacking is required, with packaging materials potentially charged separately. |
| Consolidation | Supported during the storage period; Selectido's forwarding page does not list a separate consolidation service fee. | Available for a fee. Shippn's FAQ currently gives two descriptions: a $10 base fee for two packages + $5 for each additional package, and elsewhere $5 per package.Because Shippn's own FAQ uses both descriptions, verify the exact fee shown in your dashboard before confirming. |
| Photos / inspection | Package photos + hand-check are listed as included on every inbound shipment. | Shippn's host guidance requires inspection/documentation; host listings also show “Item Photos” among available additional services. |
| Purchase assistance | Live video shopping is available at $75/hour, with no markup on the item price. | Buy For Me uses a percentage-based model: 8% + $8 or $10, plus a published 4.5% card processing fee and a default $5.99 domestic-shipping amount subject to adjustment. |
| Addresses outside the US | Not the core service. Selectido specializes in shopping and forwarding from the United States. | Major advantage. Shippn offers hosts in numerous countries, useful when you need a local non-US address. |
| Best for | Customers primarily shopping US stores who want straightforward pricing, longer storage and a single managed hub. | Customers sourcing from multiple countries who value access to a distributed network of local hosts. |
International carrier rates always depend on destination, weight, dimensions and service level. The more useful comparison is what each platform charges or includes before that carrier bill.
Selectido publishes one core forwarding fee: $14.99 per package, then the actual carrier rate. Package photos, hand-checking and repacking are included, and there is no subscription.
It is a purchasing-assistance service. Shippn's published formula includes 8% of the purchase amount plus $8 or $10, a 4.5% card-processing fee, and a default $5.99 domestic-shipping amount that may be refunded or adjusted. Selectido's closest assisted-shopping product is live video shopping at $75/hour, so comparing either one directly to a $14.99 forwarding fee would be misleading.
Here is a standardized forwarding scenario so the comparison stays apples-to-apples. We are comparing the platform/service fees around the shipment — not the merchandise, sales tax, duties or international carrier postage, because those change with the products, destination and final box size.
You buy 10 items from 10 different US stores. They arrive as 10 separate packages. You wait 17 days for everything to arrive, request photos/inspection, consolidate all 10 into one outbound shipment, and have the final box repacked before international shipping.
| Service used | Selectido | Shippn |
|---|---|---|
| Receive 10 orders | Included | Base/host pricing varies |
| Photos + inspection | Included | Not assigned a universal public fee here |
| 17 days storage | Included within 60 free days | $20 estimate* |
| Consolidate 10 packages | Included | $50 published formula |
| Repack final box | Included | $10 when required* |
| Known service/add-on subtotal | $14.99 | $80 + variable base/host cost |
The forwarding service fee is $14.99 per package, making it easier to understand what Selectido itself is charging.
60 days gives you room to wait for multiple US orders, sales or preorders before sending internationally.
Oversized retail boxes can create expensive dimensional weight. Selectido lists repacking to true dimensions as included.
Shippn's worldwide host model is genuinely useful. If your target store is outside the US, a local host can be the better tool. Selectido is intentionally US-focused.
That is where Selectido's dedicated hub, fixed forwarding fee, longer storage window and included repacking become more compelling.
You mainly buy from Amazon US, Nike, Sephora, Target, Walmart, eBay or other American retailers and want one US address, a dedicated hub and a predictable $14.99 service fee.
Your shopping spans multiple countries and you specifically need access to residential/local host addresses outside the United States. That broader geographic network is Shippn's clearest advantage.
There is no universal answer for every shipment because carrier rates and Shippn's host/route model vary. For US forwarding, Selectido makes its own service charge easy to identify: $14.99 per package + carrier shipping.
Selectido publishes 60 days free. Shippn's published host terms state 10 days free, then $2 per week, with a maximum storage period of 21 days.
Yes. Shippn's FAQ currently contains two consolidation fee descriptions: $10 for the initial two packages + $5 for each additional package, and elsewhere a $5 fee per package. Confirm the exact fee in Shippn's checkout/dashboard.
Selectido's forwarding product gives you a US address and is designed for buying from US stores, then shipping internationally. Shippn's host network is broader if you need an address in another source country.
No forwarding company can make destination-country import duties disappear. Taxes, duties and customs requirements depend on your destination, product type and declared value and are typically the customer's responsibility.
Prices and policies can change. This comparison was checked on August 9, 2026. We link to the source pages below so you can verify the details yourself.
Selectido and Shippn are separate companies. Selectido is not affiliated with or endorsed by Shippn. “Shippn” is the property of its respective owner. Comparison statements are based on publicly posted information and are intended to help shoppers compare service models.
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