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Pricing

Honest Pricing. No Surprises.

We publish our pricing categories openly because we believe you should understand what you're paying for before you ever talk to sales.

⚡ TL;DR
Thrive 3PL uses transparent, activity-based pricing — every charge maps to actual work performed (receiving, storage, pick and pack, shipping). No hidden fees, no long-term contracts. Custom quotes based on your product profile and order volume.
Structure

How Our Pricing Works

Every fee category maps to real work performed. Here's exactly what you're paying for.

Setup & Technology

One-time onboarding fee covering WMS configuration, integration setup, client portal access, and initial training.

  • Onboarding
  • WMS access
  • Integration setup

Receiving

Fees for processing inbound inventory — unloading, counting, inspecting, labeling, and putting away.

  • Per carton receiving
  • Per pallet receiving
  • Container unloading

Storage

Monthly fees based on the space your inventory occupies. Rates vary by storage type.

  • Bin storage (per bin)
  • Shelf storage (per shelf)
  • Pallet storage (per pallet)

Pick & Pack

Per-order fees for picking products, packing them, and preparing for shipment.

  • Per package fee
  • Per additional unit
  • Standard packing materials

Forwarding / FBA Prep

Fees for preparing and shipping inventory to Amazon or other wholesale destinations.

  • Per carton forwarding
  • Per pallet forwarding
  • FBA labeling & prep

Additional Services

Specialized services priced per-unit or per-project based on scope.

  • Kitting & assembly
  • Returns processing
  • Special projects
Quote Factors

What Drives Your Quote

  • Monthly order volume
  • SKU count and product variety
  • Product size, weight, and fragility
  • Sales channels (DTC, wholesale, Amazon)
  • Packaging complexity and custom requirements
  • Storage footprint and inventory turnover
  • Special services (kitting, FBA prep, returns)
Included

What's Always Included

  • Standard packing materials (boxes, void fill, tape)
  • Native integrations with your sales channels
  • Client portal access with real-time reporting
  • Named account manager
  • Regular business reviews and optimization
  • Carrier rate shopping on every shipment

Our No Hidden Fees Promise

The 3PL industry has a reputation for surprise charges — account management fees, technology fees, minimum volume penalties. We think that's wrong. At Thrive, every charge on your invoice maps to actual work we performed. If you ever see a charge you don't understand, call us. We'll explain it or remove it.

No minimum volume penalties No hidden technology fees No long-term contracts No surprise surcharges
FAQ

Pricing Questions

Every charge maps to actual work performed — receiving, storage, pick and pack, shipping, and any value-add services. We build a custom quote based on your product profile, order volume, and service needs. No hidden fees.