What is included in the pay-per-parcel model?

The SortLease pay-per-parcel model includes: FlowSort S15 AI sorting equipment (21,000 parcels/hour, 99.9% accuracy), installation and commissioning (3–5 days), 2-operator training, WMS integration, 24/7 remote monitoring, 99.8% uptime SLA, maintenance and repairs, and monthly parcel volume reporting. You pay only $0.10 per parcel sorted — no equipment lease, no insurance, no maintenance costs.

Is pay-per-parcel better than renting sorting equipment?

Pay-per-parcel is better for: variable volume operations, seasonal businesses (Q4 peak), DSPs with uncertain growth trajectory, and operations testing automation before committing. Monthly rental ($3,000/month) is better for: consistent high-volume operations (5,000+/day every day), where the fixed cost per parcel drops below $0.10. Break-even point: if you sort 30,000+ parcels/month, rental becomes more cost-effective than pay-per-parcel at $0.10 each.

What is the minimum volume for pay-per-parcel sorting?

There is no minimum volume requirement for the pay-per-parcel model. SortLease serves operations from 500 to 30,000+ parcels/day. For very low-volume operations (under 1,000 parcels/day), we recommend an ROI analysis to confirm automation makes sense at your scale. Contact us at (307) 533-0268 or via WhatsApp.

How does SortLease count parcels for billing?

Every parcel that passes through the FlowSort S15 conveyor is counted by the AI computer vision system using multi-angle cameras. The count is logged in real-time with a tamper-evident audit trail. Monthly billing reconciliation compares this log against your WMS manifest data. In case of any discrepancy, the lower count is used for billing. You can view your real-time parcel count dashboard at any time.

What happens during low-volume periods or downtime?

With pay-per-parcel, you pay nothing during zero-volume periods — equipment remains installed but there is no charge if no parcels are sorted. During system downtime (covered by our 99.8% uptime SLA), billing is paused and we provide service credits for any downtime exceeding 4 hours. This makes pay-per-parcel ideal for seasonal operations that experience weeks of low or zero volume.

SortLease pricing model

AI sorting for
just $0.10
per parcel

Quick definition

Pay-per-parcel sorting means you pay $0.10 for each package sorted — no monthly equipment fee, no capital outlay, no minimum commitment. SortLease installs the FlowSort S15 AI sorter (21,000 parcels/hour, 99.9% accuracy) at your facility and bills automatically per parcel via real-time AI counting. Manual sorting costs $0.22–$0.30/parcel — pay-per-parcel delivers a 67–77% cost reduction. Ideal for Amazon DSPs, 3PLs, and seasonal logistics operations.

Zero monthly fees Zero capital required Scale up and down freely 21,000 parcels/hr included

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No monthly minimum Scale up or down freely Equipment included 3–5 day installation

Your sorting cost per parcel

$0.10

per parcel · pay only what you sort

Manual sorting today

Labor + errors + overtime

$0.30

SortLease pay-per-parcel

AI sorted · auto-billed

$0.10

You save $0.20 on every parcel

For 5,000 parcels/day = $36,500 annual net savings

What is pay-per-parcel sorting?

Pay-per-parcel is a pricing model where you pay a flat fee for each package your sorting system processes — and nothing else. No monthly equipment lease. No insurance. No maintenance charges. No minimum parcel commitment.

SortLease installs the FlowSort S15 AI sorter at your facility — 21,000 parcels/hour, 99.9% AI accuracy, 2 operators — and the system's built-in computer vision automatically counts every parcel that moves through it.

At the end of each month, you receive an invoice: total parcels sorted × your volume-tier rate. That's the entire bill. Equipment, installation, training, maintenance, and 24/7 support are included in that per-parcel rate.

Compare this to manual sorting at $0.22–$0.30/parcel (fully-loaded labor cost) — pay-per-parcel cuts your sorting cost by 67–77%.

How your bill is calculated

Parcels sorted this month 130,000

× Your tier rate $0.10/parcel

Equipment fee $0

Maintenance fee $0

Support fee $0

Total monthly bill $13,000

Example: 5,000 parcels/day × 26 days = 130,000 parcels × $0.10 = $13,000/month. Manual equivalent: 130,000 × $0.28 = $36,400/month. You save $23,400/month.

Pay-Per-Parcel Quick Reference

Model name

Pay-per-parcel

Price from

$0.10/parcel

Monthly minimum

None

Capital required

Equipment included

Yes — FlowSort S15

Installation

3–5 days · included

Support

24/7 · included

Parcel counting

AI auto-count

vs manual sorting

67–77% cheaper

Billing frequency

Monthly invoice

Contract term

Month-to-month

Phone/WhatsApp

(307) 533-0268

The billing process

How pay-per-parcel billing works

Five steps from installation to invoice — fully automated, fully transparent.

Sign agreement — no deposit

Sign the pay-per-parcel service agreement. Zero upfront capital, zero deposit. Installation scheduled within 7 business days.

Day 1

FlowSort installed & configured

3–5 day installation. Equipment, WMS integration, route zones, 2-operator training — all included. Start sorting same day as commissioning.

Days 3–8

AI counts every parcel in real-time

Multi-angle computer vision counts each parcel passing the conveyor. Tamper-evident audit log updated in real-time. View your live count on the dashboard.

Daily

Monthly invoice — parcels × rate

Month-end invoice: total parcels × your volume-tier rate. Itemized daily log included. Volume discounts applied automatically. Pay by ACH, wire, or credit card.

Monthly

Scale freely — no penalty

Sort 500 one day, 20,000 the next. Pay only for actual volume. Switch to monthly rental anytime with 30-day notice if your scale justifies fixed pricing.

Ongoing

Volume-based pricing

Lower rate as your volume grows

Pay-per-parcel pricing decreases automatically as your daily volume increases. No renegotiation needed.

Starter

^$0.10

per parcel sorted

Up to 3,000 parcels/day

5,000 parcels/day avg → $3,000/month
vs manual: $8,400/month

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Pay-per-parcel vs rental vs purchase

All three models use the same FlowSort S15 AI sorter. Choose based on your volume predictability and cash flow preference.

Best for variable volume

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Pay-per-parcel

Best for: Amazon DSPs, seasonal operations, variable volumes, operations testing automation before committing.

$0.10/parcel — no monthly fee
Zero capital, zero deposit
No minimum volume
Perfect for peak season spikes
Pay nothing during zero-volume days
Switch to rental anytime, 30-day notice

Predictable volume

Monthly rental

Best for: Consistent high-volume operations sorting 30,000+ parcels/month. Fixed cost is cheaper above this threshold.

From $3,000/month — unlimited parcels
Break-even: ~30,000 parcels/month
Best for 5,000+/day consistent volume
30-day cancellation
All support included
Switch to pay-per-parcel or purchase

Long-term commitment

Purchase / lease

Best for: Established operations with stable high volume seeking maximum long-term ROI and Section 179 tax benefit.

From $100,000 — full ownership
Highest long-term ROI
Section 179 tax deduction eligible
Lease-to-own 24–60 months available
3-year warranty included
No per-parcel billing

Interactive calculator

Your pay-per-parcel cost estimate

Daily parcel volume

5,000 parcels/day

Operating days per month

26 days/month

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Who uses pay-per-parcel

Built for these operations

Amazon Delivery Service Partners

DSPs are the #1 pay-per-parcel user. Variable daily volumes, tight margins, and no capital for equipment purchase make pay-per-parcel the ideal model. Only pay when Amazon packages are flowing.

5,000/day avg · 26 days → $13,000/month
vs manual labor: $36,400/month · saves $23,400/mo

Seasonal logistics & Q4 peak operations

Holiday peak season volumes can be 3–10× normal levels. Pay-per-parcel scales instantly for Q4 without renting equipment you won't use in January. Zero cost during off-season.

Q4: 12,000/day · off-season: 2,000/day
Pay only for actual volume — no idle equipment cost

3PL operators with multiple clients

3PLs managing multiple clients have unpredictable monthly parcel flow. Pay-per-parcel billing aligns sorting cost directly with client revenue — when client volume drops, sorting cost drops proportionally.

Client A: 3,000/day · Client B: 2,500/day
Total: 5,500/day · bill = $14,300/month

New operations & startups

Launching a new courier or delivery operation? Pay-per-parcel lets you deploy enterprise-grade AI sorting from day one without capital commitment. Scale the model as your DSP or route network grows.

Month 1: 1,000/day · Month 6: 5,000/day
Cost grows with revenue — always profitable from day one

Returns processing centers

E-commerce returns are unpredictable — 2× normal in January, near-zero in July. Pay-per-parcel billing makes returns sorting profitable regardless of season. Only pay for what actually comes back.

Returns volume: 500–8,000/day variable
Pay-per-parcel: $50–$800/day · perfectly aligned

Retailers with distribution centers

Mid-size retailers running their own distribution without budget for capital equipment. Pay-per-parcel delivers the same AI sorting as enterprise systems at a cost that scales with your actual shipment volume.

3,000 orders/day avg → $7,800/month
vs 8 sorters at $25/hr: $46,800/month saved

Frequently asked questions

Everything about pay-per-parcel sorting

What is pay-per-parcel sorting?

Pay-per-parcel sorting is a pricing model where you pay only for each package your AI sorting system actually processes — typically $0.10/parcel — with no monthly equipment fee, no capital outlay, and no minimum commitment. SortLease installs the FlowSort S15 AI sorting system (21,000 parcels/hour, 99.9% accuracy) at your facility, and billing is calculated automatically via real-time AI parcel counting. Manual sorting costs $0.22–$0.30/parcel — pay-per-parcel delivers 67–77% cost reduction.

How much does pay-per-parcel sorting cost?

SortLease pay-per-parcel pricing by daily volume: Starter (up to 3,000/day): $0.10/parcel. Growth (3,000–10,000/day): $0.09/parcel. Scale (10,000–25,000/day): $0.08/parcel. Enterprise (25,000+/day): $0.07/parcel with custom volume-based rates. Manual sorting fully-loaded cost is $0.22–$0.30/parcel — meaning pay-per-parcel delivers 67–77% cost reduction at all tiers. No other fees.

What is included in the pay-per-parcel rate?

The $0.10/parcel pay-per-parcel rate includes everything: FlowSort S15 AI sorting equipment (21,000 parcels/hour, 99.9% accuracy), complete installation and commissioning (3–5 days), WMS integration, 2-operator training, 24/7 remote monitoring, 99.8% uptime SLA, all maintenance and repairs, and monthly parcel volume reporting with audit log. There are no additional equipment lease, insurance, or maintenance charges.

How is pay-per-parcel billing calculated?

The FlowSort S15 AI system counts every parcel using multi-angle computer vision cameras. Each count is logged in real-time with a tamper-evident audit trail. Monthly invoices are automatically generated: total parcels sorted × volume-tier rate. You receive an itemized daily parcel count alongside the invoice. In any discrepancy between system count and your WMS manifest, the lower count is used for billing.

Is pay-per-parcel better than renting or buying sorting equipment?

Pay-per-parcel is better when: volume is variable or seasonal, you're testing automation before committing, you're scaling a new operation, or you process under 30,000 parcels/month. Monthly rental ($3,000/month) becomes more cost-effective above 30,000 parcels/month (the break-even at $0.10/parcel = $3,000). Purchase makes sense for high-volume established operations seeking maximum long-term ROI and Section 179 tax benefits. All three models use identical FlowSort S15 equipment.

Is there a minimum parcel volume requirement?

No. There is no minimum monthly parcel volume for pay-per-parcel billing. If you sort zero parcels on a given day, your charge is $0 for that day. For very low-volume operations (under 500 parcels/day consistently), we recommend an ROI analysis to confirm the economics make sense — contact us at (307) 533-0268 or WhatsApp for a personalized assessment.

Can I switch from pay-per-parcel to monthly rental?

Yes. Many clients start on pay-per-parcel to validate the ROI, then switch to monthly rental once volume makes fixed pricing more cost-effective. The break-even is approximately 30,000 parcels/month — at this volume $3,000/month rental equals $0.10/parcel pay-per-parcel. Above this volume, rental is cheaper. Switching requires 30 days notice. No penalty, no fee.

What happens to billing during system downtime?

Billing pauses automatically during any system downtime. Our 99.8% uptime SLA covers all rental and pay-per-parcel agreements. For downtime exceeding 4 hours, we issue service credits against future invoices. 24/7 remote monitoring catches issues before they cause downtime, and regional technicians are deployed within 4–8 hours for on-site repairs. During extended downtime, we provide temporary replacement units at our cost.