Royal Mail vs Evri vs DPD for Shopify stores
Royal Mail is the most flexible choice for small UK stores, with Post Office drop-off and tracked services. Evri is often the cheapest for small, light parcels. DPD is usually the most reliable for next-day delivery, with one-hour delivery windows, but costs more. Many stores use two couriers for different products.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Royal Mail | Evri | DPD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Letters, small parcels, flexibility | Low-cost small parcels | Next-day, high-value parcels |
| Drop-off | Post Offices and collection | ParcelShops and lockers | Pickup shops and collection |
| Tracking | Tracked 24 and 48 | Tracked as standard | Detailed tracking and delivery windows |
| Typical cost | Mid | Low | Higher |
| Shopify connection | Click & Drop app | Via shipping apps | Via shipping apps |
Costs in the UK
Prices depend on size, weight and volume. Use a shipping platform to compare rates. See how to reduce shipping costs.
Prices change. Check each provider's current UK pricing page before deciding.
Which should you choose?
Choose Royal Mail if…
- You send small parcels and letters
- You want easy drop-off
- You want Tracked 24 or 48 options
Choose Evri if…
- Price is your priority
- Parcels are small and light
- Customers don't need fast delivery
Choose DPD if…
- You offer next-day delivery
- Items are valuable or fragile
- Customers want delivery time windows
Frequently asked questions
Tracked 24 or Tracked 48?
How do I connect Royal Mail to Shopify?
What if a parcel is lost?
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