Extensiv vs ShipHero
Both target 3PL. Extensiv (formerly 3PL Central) leads on multi-client billing depth and Integration Manager breadth. ShipHero leads on brand-side DTC and the optional Fulfillment-by-ShipHero network.
Multi-client billing
Extensiv's lineage is the 3PL Central billing engine. Per-client storage, transaction fees, and invoicing are first-class. ShipHero handles 3PL billing but has less depth for high-client-count operators.[s-12]
Cart and marketplace coverage
Extensiv Integration Manager (formerly CartRover) is described by Extensiv as covering "hundreds of leading technology solution providers"; it does not publish a connector count.[s-12] ShipHero's connector list is brand-DTC-shaped with less 3PL-multi-client depth.
Migration from legacy 3PL Central
Easiest path is to stay on Extensiv if you are on 3PL Central. Migrating to ShipHero is a 8-16 week SI with data clean-up and re-integration of all client connectors.
Buyer questions
When is ShipHero better than Extensiv for 3PL?
When you have <20 clients, brand-heavy ingest, and want the optional fulfillment network as an upsell.
When is Extensiv the safe choice?
When client count is >20, billing complexity matters, and you need the broader Integration Manager cart list. Budget for a quote conversation either way: as of 22 September 2026 neither vendor publishes a rate card.