MesColis vs Chit Chats
Chit Chats and MesColis solve different problems. Chit Chats is a consolidator: it takes possession of your parcel and batches it. MesColis is an aggregator: it compares carriers that pick up directly from you.
Chit Chats is a Canadian consolidator specializing in small, light parcels and cross-border via USPS.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | MesColis | Chit Chats |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Aggregator | Consolidator |
| Takes possession of parcel | No, carrier picks up from you | Yes, drop-off at branch |
| Best for | Mixed weights/destinations | Small light parcels, USA |
| Carrier choice | 10+ carriers | Limited (USPS and partners) |
| Direct pickup | Yes | No (drop-off required) |
| Bring your own account (BYOA) | Yes | Not advertised |
| Canadian domestic shipping | Yes: Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, Canpar, Nationex | Focused on cross-border to the US |
| Bilingual FR/EN interface | Yes, end-to-end | French site available |
| Unified tracking + branded pages | Yes, tracking pages in your branding | Standard tracking |
| Smart lockers | Network rolling out in Quebec | Not advertised |
Chit Chats is unbeatable for small, light items (jewelry, t-shirts, accessories) shipped to the USA, where consolidation via USPS can cut costs up to 50%. You do have to drop off at their facility.
MesColis wins the moment you ship a mix of weights and destinations, want direct carrier pickup, or need Canada Post, UPS and FedEx compared on one screen, with no physical drop-off.
Frequently asked questions
For small, light parcels to the USA, Chit Chats. For a mix of weights and destinations with direct pickup, MesColis. Many businesses use both.
No. With MesColis, the carrier picks up directly from you (or you drop off if you prefer). No consolidation branch required.
It depends on the parcel and the lane, not the platform. Both show negotiated rates, and the winner changes with weight, dimensions, destination and service. That is exactly why MesColis shows rates side by side rather than picking one for you: the only price that matters is the one for YOUR parcel, today.
Yes, with MesColis: that is BYOA (bring your own account). If you have already negotiated a rate with Canada Post, UPS, FedEx or Canpar, you connect that account and keep your rate while using the platform for labels, tracking and returns.
Yes: HS codes, customs forms, duty estimation and an AI-assisted customs scan for international and cross-border shipments. You can also prepay duties (DDP) so your customer gets no surprise bill on delivery.
With MesColis, yes: the interface, emails, tracking pages and support are fully bilingual FR/EN. For a Quebec business that has to serve its customers in French, that is not a detail: it is the difference between a tool you adopt and one you put up with.