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Airhouse vs. Red Stag

Red Stag Fulfillment has great solutions for shipping big, heavy products or hazardous materials, but lacks the technology and warehouse network that ecommerce brands need to grow. See how Airhouse compares.

Top reasons to go with Airhouse vs. Red Stag

Airhouse is designed to meet the changing needs of scaling ecommerce companies as they grow, with dozens of domestic and international warehouses, user-friendly software, and expertise in both DTC and B2B fulfillment.

We act as an extension of your logistics team.

We understand that you’re not just outsourcing pick-and-pack and storage—you’re trying to take the heavy lifting of fulfillment off your plate. At Airhouse, we assign every customer a dedicated Account Manager who will proactively monitor operations, provide consultative support, and act as your warehouse ambassador.

Our managed warehouse network keeps us flexible.

Most warehouses represent two extremes. They're too rigid, with no tolerance for customization. Or they're too generic, reinventing the wheel every time they try to meet the unique needs of modern brands. Airhouse uses a network of pre-vetted, rigorously tested warehouses to meet a wide array of customer needs without forfeiting speed and efficiency.

Modular services let you build a solution that suits your needs.

Our warehouse network is flexible enough to support any growth strategy. Whether DTC or B2B, domestic or international, you can mix and match our services, warehouses, and support to meet your customers’ demands. 

Our proprietary technology puts you in control.

Your 3PL’s platform is mission control for all things fulfillment—so shouldn’t it be easy to use? Our software, built by Silicon Valley engineers, is central to the Airhouse model because we believe you should be able to control your operations without playing telephone.

Why choose Airhouse vs. Red Stag for your fulfillment?

Warehouse operations

Airhouse offers the flexibility that allows ecommerce brands to grow with dozens of domestic warehouse locations, international warehouses, DTC and B2B fulfillment operations, and a robust software platform that lets you control every aspect of your operations, from requesting projects to configuring custom logic.

These are the warehouse capabilities you get when you choose Airhouse vs. Red Stag:

Dozens of domestic warehouses to choose from
Hands-off B2B/wholesale order preparation
Choice of carrier and shipping method
Climate-controlled storage
Custom packaging
Expiration and lot tracking

Customer support

When it comes to something as complex as fulfillment, reliable customer support is critical. Red Stag uses a ticketing system, so you’ll probably have to speak to a different support rep every time you encounter an issue or have a question. You’ll also have to submit support tickets to send wholesale orders and request projects. 

At Airhouse, we strive to act as an extension of your team. When you work with us, you’ll have a dedicated Account Manager to proactively monitor your operations, consult with you on key decisions, and troubleshoot issues as—or before—they arise. Your Account Manager is available to help streamline project requests and B2B orders, but you can also self-service these through the platform.

The benefits of choosing Airhouse vs. Red Stag for reliable customer support:

Dedicated Account Manager
Rigorous warehouse pre-vetting
Inventory protection
Mispick protection
On-site quality control
Transparent, a la carte billing

Cost

Understanding your expenses is paramount to running a successful business, so you’ll likely want to monitor fluctuations in your invoices with line item detail. Red Stag will deliver an itemized invoice upon request, but you’ll be charged a project rate for the labor involved in compiling the data. 

Airhouse’s itemized invoices are automatically delivered via the platform on a monthly basis. Click through any order to see your cost breakdown, from the base order fee to the carrier’s label price and surcharges.

Here are the benefits of our a la carte pricing model at Airhouse vs. Red Stag:

Invoices with line-item detail per order
A la carte packaging and shipping costs
Carrier rate shopping
No onboarding fees or monthly minimums
0% shrinkage rate
Risk-free trial period

Technology

As your company grows, so will the complexity of your fulfillment operations. You need software that will let you build multiple workflows and monitor operations at scale. At Airhouse, we’ve built a powerful, intuitive platform that gives you total control over your logistics, from pausing individual orders to setting custom order logic—no coding required.

The benefits of choosing Airhouse vs. Red Stag for powerful technology:

Direct ecommerce integrations and open API
Real-time inventory, order, and returns tracking
Warehouse-provided and managed EDI
Automatic, no-setup multi-warehouse order routing
Carrier-calculated checkout rates
SKU-based custom logic

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Does Red Stag offer multi-warehousing?

Red Stag operates two domestic warehouses. Customers that use both locations can ship to the West Coast from Utah and the East Coast from Tennessee. Airhouse’s network has over 50 locations across the country, and our customers may use as many—or as few—as they want. 

Can Red Stag support custom fulfillment rules?

Red Stag’s software can support some custom packaging rules based on SKU or product ID, but it requires writing custom JavaScript code. At Airhouse, you can set custom if/then logic based on SKU, product, warehouse, ecommerce store, and more—no coding required.

Ready to try something different?

Talk to one of our fulfillment experts to learn how Airhouse can help your business.