Claimlane vs ZigZag Global

See why retailers choose Claimlane over ZigZag Global when products are bulky or technical, and warranty claims matter as much as returns.
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What is the difference between Claimlane and ZigZag Global?

ZigZag Global is a returns platform with its own carrier network, covering returns portals, exchanges, paid returns, cross-border shipping and customs, and carrier claims for lost or damaged parcels. Its customers are mostly fashion and footwear retailers, and it is part of Shift4 through Global Blue. Claimlane is aftersales software for returns, warranty claims, repairs, spare parts and supplier claims, on Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce and ERPs like Business Central.

ZigZag fits retailers whose main cost is shipping returns across borders; Claimlane fits brands whose main cost is products that fail and need a part, a repair or a supplier claim.

Claimlane vs ZigZag Global

Claimlane
from $800€700/mo
ZigZag Global
Shopify app from $0/mo
What each platform covers
Returns portal
Yes
Yes
Own carrier network and rates
No, works with your carriers
Yes, 1,500+ carrier services in 170+ countries
Cross-border customs and EU duty drawback
No
Yes
Carrier claims for lost or damaged parcels
No
Yes
Product warranty claims and repairs
Yes
No
Spare parts requests
Yes
No
Forward claims to suppliers
Yes
No
Built for bulky and technical products
Yes
No
B2B and retailer portal
Yes
No
Microsoft Business Central integration
Yes
No, connects to Brightpearl, Linnworks and Peoplevox
Public pricing
Yes, from $800€700/mo
Yes for Shopify: $0 to $199/mo plus carrier charges. Enterprise on request

Which one fits your business better: ZigZag or Claimlane?

Both offer a returns portal. The choice depends on where your returns cost you most: shipping parcels back from many countries, or resolving products that are faulty.

Your company
What your returns look like
Better fit
Why
Fashion or footwear retailer shipping to many countries
Many international change-of-mind returns
ZigZag
Carrier network in 170+ countries, customs handling and EU duty drawback
Small Shopify store with domestic UK returns
Low volume, tight budget
ZigZag
Free and low-cost Shopify plans, from $0 to $199/mo plus carriage
Shopify retailer that wants to keep revenue through exchanges
Customers swap size or colour
ZigZag
Exchanges, store credit and “save the sale” incentives
Retailer with many lost or damaged parcels
Disputes with carriers
ZigZag
Automated carrier claims
Brand selling durable or technical products
Customers report a fault months after purchase
Claimlane
Warranty checks, repairs and spare parts in one workflow
Brand where defects should be paid by suppliers
Faulty batches or components
Claimlane
Claims forwarded to suppliers and tracked until credited
Brand selling through retailers and dealers
Partners file claims for end customers
Claimlane
Separate B2B and retailer portal
Brand running Business Central
Claims need to reach the ERP
Claimlane
Business Central integration
Retailer already using ZigZag
International returns work, warranty claims are handled by email
Both side by side
ZigZag for returns shipping, Claimlane for warranty and supplier claims

Four ways Claimlane is different from ZigZag Global

ZigZag is built around the journey of the parcel: label, carrier, customs, hub and refund. Claimlane is built around the product: what is wrong with it, whether it is covered, how to fix it and who pays.
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Brands that run aftersales in Claimlane see it in their numbers:
  • Skechers, whose Nordic business runs its own stores and webshops and works with 1,500+ retail partners: faulty products used to wait long periods in showrooms for a decision, and claims are now handled in 1–2 days.
  • F. Engel, a workwear brand selling through wholesale customers and retailers: B2B warranty claims resolved within 24 hours, down from up to a week.
  • Onyx Cookware, a kitchenware brand selling online in 30+ countries: 28% fewer emails per warranty claim and a 9x return on investment within the first year.
Across all customers, Claimlane processes more than 800,000 claims a year.

Why brands choose Claimlane

Built for complex products

ZigZag’s published customers are mostly fashion and footwear retailers, where most returns are a wrong size. But even fashion brands get product claims: a sole that comes loose, a zip that breaks, a seam that splits. For durable goods, almost every case is a fault: a pan with a warped base, a car seat with a broken buckle, a tent with a snapped pole. Claimlane is built for these cases. Customers add photos, video and the serial number when they file the claim, Claimlane checks it against your warranty rules, and your team sees what failed before choosing a repair, a spare part, a replacement or a refund.

Warranty claims, not just returns

ZigZag Claims deals with parcels: lost, delayed or damaged in transit. Claimlane deals with products: it checks whether the fault is covered by warranty, then lets your team send a spare part, book a repair, replace or refund.

Connects you with your suppliers

ZigZag recovers costs from carriers when a parcel goes wrong. Claimlane recovers costs from suppliers when a product goes wrong: the full case, with photos, documentation and history, goes to the supplier in one click and stays tracked until the credit note arrives.

Built for B2B as well as B2C

ZigZag’s returns portal is built for shoppers. Claimlane also gives retailers, dealers and wholesale customers their own portal, and connects claims to Business Central, so credit notes and replacements reach your ERP.

Still weighing your options? See how Claimlane compares with other tools in our guide to ZigZag Global alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose ZigZag or Claimlane?

Choose ZigZag Global if:
  • most of your returns are change-of-mind returns from many countries
  • you want carrier rates, customs handling and EU duty drawback from one provider
  • you sell on Shopify and want exchanges and “save the sale” incentives on a low monthly plan
Choose Claimlane if:
  • many of your cases are faulty products, not wrong sizes
  • you resolve claims with spare parts or repairs, not only refunds
  • your suppliers should pay for defective products
  • retailers, dealers or wholesale customers file claims for end customers

Does ZigZag handle warranty claims?

No. ZigZag Claims covers carrier claims for lost, delayed or damaged parcels. It has no workflows for product warranties, repairs or spare parts.

Is ZigZag only for fashion brands?

Most published customers are fashion and footwear brands, but its strength is cross-border returns, with a large carrier network, customs handling and EU duty drawback.

How much does Claimlane cost compared to ZigZag?

Claimlane starts at $800€700/mo, with pricing published on its website. ZigZag’s Shopify plans range from $0 to $199/mo, with carrier charges and extra returns billed on top, and enterprise pricing on request (as of October 2026).

Can I use ZigZag and Claimlane together, or switch from one to the other?

Yes. Some retailers keep ZigZag for international returns shipping and use Claimlane for warranty claims, repairs and supplier claims. Brands that move fully to Claimlane connect their own carriers through tools like nShift, Shipmondo and Webshipper; setup time depends on the number of markets, integrations and workflows.

"Before Claimlane, our entire customer service team was involved in warranty claims handling, with additional seasonal help from other departments. Today, we have 1-2 agents who can solve everything in Claimlane."
Andreas Bang Nielsen, Marketing & Ecommerce Director
Andreas Bang Nielsen, Marketing & Ecommerce Director at Davidsen

Claimlane integrates with every system you have

With our integrations, all your returns data is centralized, and you can set up powerful automations, such as automatically generating shipping labels.

We also offer API connections and provide support to build custom integrations if needed.

See what our customers have to say

Claimlane developers were really quick to answer my questions and could be easily booked on a call to discuss issues or change requests.

Elliot Landry
IT Supervisor

Claimlane implementation was a breeze to do, the documentation is clear and concise. 

Elliot Landry
IT Supervisor

Claimlane helps us resolve customer issues faster and with less friction, which makes a real difference for both our team and our customers.

Anne Schmidt
Project Manager, Ergobaby

With Claimlane’s help, we’ve been able to improve how our teams work together internally, not just how we communicate with the customer.

Riccardo Baldoni
Digital Director, Silver Cross

From where we started with Claimlane to where we are now, the platform has advanced so much in such a short space of time.

Riccardo Baldoni
Digital Director, Silver Cross

Claimlane has become an extension of Silver Cross. They understand our business, work flexibly with us and help us build the solution we actually need.

Riccardo Baldoni
Digital Director, Silver Cross

For a business with so many different products and markets like ours, it has been crucial to have a solution that is both robust and flexible. Claimlane and their support have made a big difference in our daily work.

Simone Nybo
Customer Relationship Manager, Søstrene Grene

Learning how to use Claimlane was almost the easiest part because everything is where it needs to be and it's very comprehensible. I would say it only took about 5 minutes to get a good overview of the platform.

Izabella Råberg
Customer Service Manager, Ganni

I can handle 5-10 claims in Claimlane during the time it takes to handle 1 via email.

David Outen
Returns Coordinator, The Hut Group

With 500 suppliers who all have their own guidelines it has been impossible to keep track. Claimlane has simplified the processes for both customers and suppliers and removed a major stress factor in the whole organization.

Andreas Bang Nielsen
Marketing & Ecommerce Director, Davidsen

Claimlane has created the best RMA process we've ever had. We no longer have any outstandings with suppliers and have an overview at all times.

Jesper Andersen
CCO, GEJSER

With Claimlane, we have a unified Returns and Claims system for all revenue streams, ensuring streamlined access and data storage. This unified setup across channels is critical to optimize operational workflows.

Christopher Jarrov
Head of Supply Chain, Rains

Claimlane is brilliant because it collects everything about claim warranties in one place. All data is correctly received the first time, and there is no confusion. Overall it gives the opportunity to deliver better customer service, save tons of time and get a more structured knowledge about repeating defects.

Claire Boeltoft
Head of Customer Relations, WODEN

Claims that once meant days of back-and-forth get resolved in a fraction of the time.

Cameron Darnell
Warranty Manager, Angling Direct

For the first time, we can see every warranty claim across all our stores and webshops in one place.

Cameron Darnell
Warranty Manager, Angling Direct

It was amazing how easy it was to roll out the Claimlane platform. The support during the rollout has been fantastic, and it played an essential role in onboarding our stores and wholesalers.

Nicklas Smedegård
Business Controller, Skechers

Before Claimlane, every case required manually digging around to find the best solution. Now we move faster and with real confidence. You can feel the impact within our support team and in every customer interaction.

Jacob Bay
Chief Operating Officer, MaxGaming

Claimlane enables us to centralize all our post-purchase operations. Instead of juggling multiple tools, everything from ticket intake to supplier collaboration is handled in one place.

Simone Andersen
Customer Service Director, Coolshop

Electronic cases can be complex, and sometimes a new issue would come in that the support agent hadn’t handled before. That combination often slowed down our response time.

Nick Magnusson
Head of Customer Service, MaxGaming

A dissatisfied mom will also take 10 of her closest friends with her if she leaves your business because of a negative experience.

Kenneth Nørgaard
CEO, BabySam

Managing warranty claims and repairs across such a wide range of products used to be messy. Claimlane gives us a setup that keeps everything organized and easy to handle. It helps us respond faster and deliver the level of service our customers expect from us.

Tess Jordan
Senior Manager of Customer Experience

By streamlining and automating our support workflows in Claimlane, we not only accelerated our customer service response times but also enhanced the overall system experience, internally and externally.

Mikael Houlst Stausholm
Sales Director, Konges Sløjd

A claim on a sofa isn’t like a T-shirt. It’s a bulky product with lots of parts, and figuring out what’s wrong used to take a lot of time. Claimlane helps us identify the issue instantly.

Camillia Ahm
Customer Experience Coordinator and Head of Claims, MøbelKompagniet

With the integration to Business Central, resolving a claim in Claimlane automatically triggers all the necessary processes in our ERP. This means the customer service agent’s work is complete the moment the claim is resolved in Claimlane.

Kasper Andersen
IT Director, Konges Sløjd

The customer's issue gets solved much faster, and that is absolutely key. We want a good and effective partnership with our retailers.

Samira Nobakhti-Afshar
Sales Support Specialist, Konges Sløjd

"Claimlane gives us a full view of a customer’s claim history and integrates with our Shopify data. That helps us judge: is this a loyal customer or a one-time buyer?"

Tanja Munch
Head of Customer Service

"Before, we sent an email to the supplier, and then we waited and had to follow up. With Claimlane, the supplier sees everything clearly, and we can track what's going on."

Tanja Munch
Head of Customer Service

"Issuing refunds and replacements without switching between systems has been a huge time saver for our team."

Patrick Zangenberg
Head of Customer Service

"Before Claimlane, our customer could expect their claim to involve back-and-forth emails and be quite time-consuming, now a claim will be submitted at 8:00 AM and resolved at 10:00 AM"

Rasmus Andersen
Chief Operating Officer, Onyx Cookware

"Before Claimlane, our customer could expect their claim to involve back-and-forth emails and be quite time-consuming, now a claim will be submitted at 8:00 AM and resolved by 10:00 AM”

Rasmus Andersen
Chief Operating Officer, Onyx Cookware

“With Claimlane, we've transformed our returns process into a streamlined, automated system. We can now efficiently track the status of all returns and claims, and our teams collaborate more effectively than ever before. In short, the solution helps us streamline communication and share information both internally and externally, which has been key to our success."

Simone Andersen
Customer Care Manager, Coolshop

“Whether customers are shopping in-store or online, their expectations are, quite rightly, increasing every day. We, therefore, decided the time was right to invest in our vital online aftercare service, something which many retailers often overlook, despite its power to make or break a retailer’s reputation if they do not get it spot-on.”

Elisa Schjødt Frank
Head of Customer Success, Matas A/S

Before Claimlane, our entire customer service team of 5 agents was involved in claims handling, with additional seasonal help from other departments. Today, we have 1-2 agents who can solve everything in Claimlane.

Andreas Bang Nielsen
Marketing & Ecommerce Director, Davidsen

With Claimlane, we can process the cases significantly faster than before, and at the same time, we get the right data per claim and thus valuable insight for improvement.

Benny Kristiansen
Former Chief Sales Officer, Sebra

Claimlane helps us capture every customer issue, resolve it for the customer, and feed that back to the supply chain to drive continuous improvement.

Henry Currer
Head of Operations, Swoon Furniture

Claimlane has revolutionized our operational efficiency, paving the way for streamlined processes and improved customer experiences.

Riccardo Baldoni
Associate Director of IT & CX, Silver Cross

We save both time and money by not having to call back faulty products from our retailers, which is also better for the environment. Now, we can judge a claim just from a picture.

Victoria Klitvad
Sales Support, Mads Nørgaard

We achieved our ROI almost immediately by implementing Claimlane.

Jesper Nielsen
Head of Customer Service, GrejFreak

If you removed your product tomorrow I would start to cry

Mia Fjelsted
Customer Service Specialist, LuksusBaby

Claimlane's Self-Service Portal has revolutionized how our customers submit their requests and eliminated the need for phone calls and email exchanges.

Adnan Baessa
Head of Operations, Cult

With Claimlane there is no need to write many emails back and forth, as customers cannot submit claims without all the needed information.

Betina Kyed
Returns & Claims Manager, F.Engel K/S

Due to the perfectly documented complaints with photos, issue codes, etc. communication with customers is effortless. We have reduced our resolution time from 4 days to 1 day.

Sandra Smith
Customer Service Manager, Liewood

See Claimlane in action

See how Claimlane handles product warranty claims, repairs and spare parts, not just parcel returns.