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Comparison, sources read October 26, 2026

PrepVia vs ZonPrep

ZonPrep is a prep and cross-dock operation in McDonough, Georgia, with 600,000 sq ft in two buildings, built for sellers doing $10M+ a year on Amazon or sending at least one truckload a week. PrepVia is a prep center in Miami, Florida, with no minimums and a prep window of 24-36 hours. Neither publishes a per-unit price.

Side by side, as each company publishes it

LocationZonPrep: McDonough, Georgia, only, in two buildings2PrepVia: Miami, Florida, one warehouse
SizeZonPrep: 600,000 sq ft2PrepVia: 5,500 sq ft, 3 dock doors
MinimumsZonPrep: Volume minimums: built for sellers doing $10M+ in annual Amazon revenue or sending at least one truckload per week1PrepVia: No minimums
Published prep timeZonPrep: Maximum prep SLA of 72 hours, from dock to prepped, labeled and shipment plan created, 365 days a year3PrepVia: Prep window: 24-36 hours
GuaranteeZonPrep: The 72-hour maximum above; the FBA prep page also states 48 hours on average4PrepVia: FastLane 35H: 35 hours end to end, from check-in at PrepVia to Amazon FBA delivered status, or the prep is free
PricingZonPrep: Prep priced per unit, consolidation per pallet, after a scoping call; no price published1PrepVia: Pricing is quoted per account on a free 15-minute call. No price published.
Placement feesZonPrep: $0 inbound placement fees on units routed through ZonPrep, when all inventory ships to ZonPrep to be consolidated into full truckloads5PrepVia: Default: one shipment to the closest fulfillment center, paying Amazon's minimal split fee; the placement fee calculator compares the options
SoftwareZonPrep: Client portal; Seller Central connected through Amazon's API with Service Provider Network permissions6PrepVia: PrepVia app with its own Amazon SP-API integration; Shopify, eBay, QuickBooks integrations
Free toolsZonPrep: FBA opportunity analysis (Chrome extension), per-pallet calculator, trailer loading guide, Amazon FC locator7PrepVia: Dimensional weight calculator and placement fee calculator; the PrepVia Sourcing Assistant extension for customers
Contracts and termsZonPrep: "No contracts, ever."1PrepVia: Net-30, no setup fee, no long-term contract
Temperature controlZonPrep: Not a climate-controlled or refrigerated facility1PrepVia: Cold storage: not offered

ZonPrep's own pages give different prep and check-in times in different places. The table quotes the maximum SLA, which three of its pages state the same way. PrepVia facts come from PrepVia company facts.

Where ZonPrep fits

High-volume sellers who send all their inventory to one cross-dock in Georgia and want it consolidated into full truckloads. ZonPrep says its $0 inbound placement fee result depends on that consolidation.

Where PrepVia fits

Sellers of any size, with no minimums, whose freight lands in South Florida (PortMiami, Port Everglades, Miami International Airport) and who want shipments created through Amazon's API and tracked in the PrepVia app.

Where PrepVia is weaker

  • Size: one 5,500 sq ft warehouse in Miami, against 600,000 sq ft in two buildings at ZonPrep.
  • Track record: PrepVia was founded in 2025, with a short public review record so far.
  • Placement fees: PrepVia does not advertise a $0 placement fee result; its default is one shipment to the closest fulfillment center, paying Amazon's minimal split fee.
  • Free tools: ZonPrep publishes four free tools, including a Chrome extension in the Chrome Web Store; PrepVia's extension is for PrepVia customers.

PrepVia vs ZonPrep questions

Does ZonPrep have volume minimums?

Yes. ZonPrep's FAQ says it maintains volume minimums and is built for sellers doing $10M+ in annual Amazon revenue or sending at least one truckload per week. PrepVia has no minimums.

Where is ZonPrep located?

ZonPrep lists McDonough, Georgia, only, with 600,000 sq ft in two buildings. PrepVia has one warehouse in Miami, Florida.

Which one preps faster?

They publish different measures. ZonPrep states a maximum prep SLA of 72 hours from dock to prepped, labeled and shipment plan created. PrepVia's standard prep window is 24-36 hours, and FastLane 35H is 35 hours end to end, from check-in at PrepVia to Amazon FBA delivered status, or the prep is free.

Do ZonPrep and PrepVia publish prices?

Neither publishes a per-unit price. ZonPrep prices prep per unit and consolidation per pallet, quoted after a scoping call. Pricing is quoted per account on a free 15-minute call.

Is this comparison neutral?

It is written by PrepVia. Every ZonPrep fact is quoted from ZonPrep's own pages, linked below with the date they were read, and the rows where PrepVia is weaker are listed on this page.

Sources

ZonPrep facts are quoted from these pages. PrepVia facts come from the PrepVia company facts page.

  1. ZonPrep: Frequently asked questions, read October 26, 2026
  2. ZonPrep: llms.txt, read October 26, 2026
  3. ZonPrep: Per-pallet inbound cost calculator, read October 26, 2026
  4. ZonPrep: FBA prep services, read October 26, 2026
  5. ZonPrep: Home page, read October 26, 2026
  6. ZonPrep: Services, read October 26, 2026
  7. ZonPrep: Free tools, read October 26, 2026
  8. ZonPrep: Understanding placement fees, read October 26, 2026

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