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This article is for people who already use Shipito, or are thinking about it, and want to see how Viabox compares before choosing a US package forwarder. Viabox is the company publishing this page, so we have kept to facts taken from each company’s own website, checked in October 2026, and we say where we did not include a detail. Prices and plan details below are as of October 2026 and can change.

What both services do

The two services work the same way at a basic level. You get a US address, shop at US stores, the parcels arrive at a warehouse, and the company ships them to you abroad. Both say they serve more than 220 countries, both offer package consolidation, both offer an assisted-purchase service for stores that will not accept foreign cards, and both say they take photos of incoming packages. Both also have a warehouse in Oregon, which has no state sales tax.

Side-by-side comparison

Where Viabox may be the better fit

• Shipping rates. Viabox rates are designed to run up to 50% below retail carrier rates. For accurate rates, use the shipping calculator.
• Longer free storage on a free account. Viabox lists 90 days of free storage from delivery on its free plan, while Shipito lists 7 days for free accounts. If you buy items over several weeks and want to ship them together, that difference matters.
• Consolidation without a per-package fee. Viabox describes consolidation as free. Shipito lists a per-package consolidation fee, which is lower on Premium. If you consolidate many small parcels, add up that fee.
• No membership needed to start. You can use Viabox on its free plan and move to a paid plan only if you want extra benefits.
• Repackaging. Viabox lists free repackaging to reduce dimensional weight, which can affect the price of bulky but light parcels.

Where Shipito may be the better fit

• More warehouse locations. Shipito lists warehouses in California, Oregon, Austria and Japan. If you are shipping from Europe or Japan, or want a California warehouse near LAX, that range may suit you. Viabox lists one warehouse, in Oregon.
• A rewards program. Shipito has Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond status levels based on points, with extras such as phone support and a shipping discount at the top tier (rewards page).
• A Premium plan with a stated price. Shipito shows its Premium fees clearly at $10 per month or $60 per year, which makes budgeting simple if you ship often.

How to compare the real cost for your parcel

The total depends on the parcel, the destination, the carrier and the fees you trigger along the way. The reliable method is to price the same parcel with each company:

1. Weigh and measure your parcel, or use the weight and dimensions from the store listing.
2. Open the Viabox shipping calculator and enter the weight, dimensions and destination country.
3. Enter exactly the same weight, dimensions and destination in Shipito’s calculator on shipito.com.
4. Add the handling, processing, consolidation and membership costs each company lists, and compare the delivery times shown.
5. Repeat for a second typical parcel, since the result can change with size and country.

Switching: what to expect

Moving does not have to be all at once. Packages already at a Shipito warehouse stay with Shipito, so the simplest approach is to ship those out, then use your new US address for future orders. Update the delivery address in each store account, and keep an eye on any order that was placed before the change. Open a Viabox account, check the address shown in your account, and test with one small order first. Check each company’s terms for what happens to stored parcels, and for the storage period that applies to you.

Next step

If a longer free storage window and no per-package consolidation fee sound useful for the way you shop, you can run a quote at Viabox. Compare the result with Shipito’s calculator before deciding.