Comparison
Ratehaul vs the official WooCommerce extension
A plain comparison. Where we state a fact about someone else's product we link to where we read it. Where we have not verified something we say so rather than guess.
| Ratehaul Lite | Ratehaul Pro | Official WooCommerce extension1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Planned: A$59 one-time (A$129 for 5 sites); checkout not open | A$159 per year |
| Licence model | Free | One-time. 12 months of updates (downloads from Payhip); no renewal needed to keep using it while the licence key stays valid | Annual subscription |
| Domestic Parcel Post and Express Post | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid Parcel Post satchels | — | Yes, your own price table | No. Its product page says it "does not support Prepaid Parcel Post satchels" |
| International rates | — | Yes | Yes |
| Box packing with several box sizes | Single box by weight | Yes | Yes |
| Signature on Delivery, Extra Cover | — | Yes | See provider documentation |
| Handling fee and markup | Yes | Yes | See provider documentation |
| Uses your own free PAC API key | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Block checkout | Release verification pending | Release verification pending | Listed as compatible by WooCommerce |
| Public rating | New, none yet | New, none yet | 2.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews on its product page |
| Support | Email, best effort | Priority email | WooCommerce.com support |
What this means in practice
Three annual renewals of the official extension at A$159 come to A$477, assuming its price does not change. WooCommerce's product page may also offer multi-year terms at a different price, so check it before comparing.1 Pro costs A$59 once, with 12 months of update downloads, and no renewal is needed to keep using it while its licence key stays valid.
If you ship in prepaid satchels, the official extension's own page says it does not support them. Pro has a satchel table so your checkout charges the satchel price you actually pay.
Where Ratehaul is not the right choice
- You need carrier accounts beyond Australia Post in the one plugin. Ratehaul does Australia Post only.
- You need label printing or MyPost Business contract rates pulled from your account. Ratehaul quotes retail rates and lets you adjust them; it does not print labels.
- You want a vendor with years of public reviews. Ratehaul is new. Read the refund policy before you buy.
Sources
- WooCommerce, "Australia Post Shipping Method" product page: price A$159 per year, rating 2.6 from 8 reviews, and the statement that it "does not support Prepaid Parcel Post satchels". woocommerce.com/products/australia-post-shipping-method/, rechecked 16 October 2026. ↑
Ratehaul is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Australia Post, WooCommerce or any plugin named here. Prices and ratings of other products change; we update this page when we notice.
Ready to try it? Lite is free and includes a step-by-step setup guide.