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UPS is the largest package-delivery company in the world and a leader in specialized global transportation and logistics services. When it comes to reliability and service, “Brown,” as UPS is known, historically leads the pack. Delivering 15.8 million packages and documents to more than 220 countries and territories daily, UPS services addresses all over North America and Europe. Package drop-off is simple because UPS stores and authorized outlets proliferate.

DHL is a division of Deutsche Post DHL, a worldwide logistics firm linking more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. DHL ships 7 million items around the world every day. With 40 processing centers around the world, DHL is competitive for international shipping. However, according to the company’s website, it does not ship domestically.

FedEx provides a wide range of transportation and business solutions that help small businesses thrive and grow both domestically and internationally,” says Denise Yunkun, FedEx Director of Alliance Marketing, “including many Saturday services.”

The company offers convenient shipping from many OfficeMax locations. Business owners are able to ship easily within the U.S. and internationally. Plus, you can drop off packages and purchase packaging supplies in many locations.

USPS averages the best overall rates for shipping everything from flat mailers to packages up to 70-lbs. However, shipping rates are based on many factors including size, distance traveled, and service speed. The type of delivery location, home or business, also factors in since both UPS and FedEx charge more for home deliveries.

To make an apples-to-apples comparison among our three top picks, we gathered rates for a variety of package sizes and services between different locations.