UPS Ground Saver Shipping Label Maker — Free
UPS Ground Saver (formerly UPS SurePost) is UPS's most affordable residential shipping option — ideal for lightweight e-commerce packages where speed matters less than cost. UPS handles the long-haul transport and USPS makes the final delivery to the recipient's mailbox or doorstep, which is how UPS keeps Ground Saver rates so low. For sellers on eBay, Etsy, Amazon FBM, and Poshmark shipping items under 10 pounds, Ground Saver is frequently 15–30% cheaper than UPS Ground and can beat USPS Priority Mail for certain weight/zone combinations. Our free UPS Ground Saver label maker generates a properly formatted 4×6 thermal or letter-size PDF with the Ground Saver service indicator in the correct position so carriers and USPS both route the package correctly.
UPS Ground Saver Shipping Tips
- UPS Ground Saver is the cheapest UPS service for packages under 10 lbs going to residential addresses.
- Final delivery is handled by USPS — your recipient may see the package delivered to their mailbox.
- Ground Saver requires a UPS account with negotiated rates; it's not available at counter retail.
- Third-party shipping tools (ShipStation, Pirate Ship, Shippo) give you access to Ground Saver without direct UPS negotiation.
- For urgent packages, UPS Ground is only 1-2 days faster and is worth the small upgrade cost.
- Don't use Ground Saver for fragile items — the USPS handoff adds one more handling step and one more risk point.