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7 Shopify Dropshipping Apps

Dropshipping is the sweetest gig in eCommerce, and sellers and advertisers everywhere sing its praises. They claim all you have to do is select the most profitable dropshipping products, and the dollars will roll on in. And while we are skeptical of these claims (check out our article 7 Reasons To Rethink Drop Shipping), for some merchants — particularly those who have done their research, found a dropshipping niche, and sell products in a traditional way as well — dropshipping really does work.

Just run a quick search on YouTube, and you’ll find dozens of videos from bold teenagers who have made tens of thousands of dollars running dropshipping sites. If you look closer at some of these videos, you’ll find another commonality: most of these dropshipping success stories came about on the Shopify platform.

Shopify (read our review) is one of the most popular shopping carts in the eCommerce industry, especially for US and Canadian merchants. Shopify specializes in ease of use and simple, sleek design.

As a SaaS (software as a service) platform, Shopify manages the technical aspects of operating an online store, including the hosting and site security. You’re only responsible for designing your site, adding content, and fulfilling orders. Shopify users benefit from simple daily operations and 24/7 access to a support team.

And if you choose to dropship with Shopify, your business operations will be simplified one step further. By following the dropshipping model, you essentially outsource your whole fulfillment process to your suppliers. When a customer places an order on your site, instead of picking, packing, and shipping the product yourself, you place an identical order with your supplier. The supplier will then ship the product directly to your customer. The product never reaches your hands.

If you’d like, you can go about this dropshipping process manually. For every order on your site, you head over to your chosen marketplace–often sellers use AliExpress–and place the order again.

Or, you could make the process more automatic with an app from the Shopify marketplace. Shopify dropshipping apps let you connect your store to one or more supplier marketplaces. Products will be easier for you to add to your site, and the fulfillment process will be much simpler (in some cases, you just need to click “Place Order” to fulfill).

In this article, we’ll be covering seven of the best dropshipping apps for Shopify users. We’ve rated these apps based on their popularity and overall star ranking on the Shopify marketplace. Take a look at each individual app for more information on their pricing, features, and pros and cons.

To learn more about dropshipping with Shopify, take a look at the official Shopify dropshipping guide. This series includes plenty of great insights into how to start dropshipping on Shopify.

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1) Oberlo

Oberlo is one of the most popular dropshipping apps for Shopify, which is why we’re including it first. The Oberlo app approaches dropshipping in two different ways. They allow users to link their Shopify accounts to AliExpress, and they provide their own product catalog from which merchants can select and sell products.

With this app, sellers are able to quickly add products to their Shopify stores and easily place orders with suppliers.

Pricing

Oberlo prices their services based on the number of orders you want to fulfill each month. The highest-level plan will also give you access to advanced features and multiple user seats. Take a look at pricing below:

Starter Plan: Free

  • Up To 50 Orders/Month
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Order Monitoring

Basic Plan: $29.90/Month

  • Up To 500 Orders/Month
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Order Monitoring

Pro Plan: $79.90

  • Unlimited Orders
  • Multiple Users
  • Multiple Sales Channels
  • Advanced Features

Features

Oberlo includes features that allow for automation of dropshipping fulfillment. Take a look at their full feature list on Oberlo’s website or view my abbreviated list below:

  • Import Dropship Products: Find and add products from AliExpress and the Oberlo Marketplace.
  • Fulfill Orders Automatically: All you have to do is click “Order Product” and then confirm.
  • Automatic Updates: Oberlo automatically transfers inventory and price updates from your chosen marketplace (Oberlo or AliExpress) to your Shopify store.
  • Edit Product Listings: Customize product titles, descriptions, and images.
  • Order Tracking: Find out where your shipments are in the delivery process.
  • Multiple Users: Available on the Pro plan. Let multiple employees access your Oberlo account at the same time.

The Oberlo app has received significant praise for its ease of use and ability to streamline the process of uploading new products to a Shopify page. Some users have reported difficulties with getting the app to transfer orders from their store to their suppliers. However, these complaints are very much the minority.

In Short…

Oberlo + Shopify is one of the most popular combinations for dropshipping merchants. If you haven’t looked into Oberlo yet, you should do so now. Check out Oberlo’s page in the Shopify marketplace and then take a look at Oberlo’s website for more information.

2) Spocket

Spocket is a dropshipping marketplace that lets you add products from US, European, and Canadian sellers. Spocket vets these dropship wholesalers to ensure that they offer quality products and customer service. You can benefit from discounts on niche products in the Spocket marketplace and features like automated order fulfillment.

Learn more about Spocket below:

Pricing

Spocket offers a free plan for merchants who choose to include dropship 25 or fewer products. If you’d like to list more products, you’ll have to subscribe to a paid plan.

Free Forever

  • Unlimited Orders
  • 25 Products
  • Real-Time Inventory Update
  • Currency Exchange
  • Global Pricing

Pro: $29/Month

  • Unlimited Orders
  • 250 Products
  • Real-Time Inventory Update
  • Currency Exchange
  • Global Pricing
  • Premium Products
  • Branded Invoicing

Empire: $199/Month

  • Unlimited Orders
  • Unlimited Products
  • Real-Time Inventory Update
  • Currency Exchange
  • Global Pricing
  • Premium Products
  • Branded Invoicing

Features

Take a look below at a few of the features that come included with every Spocket plan or view their webpage for more detailed information:

  • Products Ship Quickly: You can expect products to ship within 5-7 day (or 2-5 days locally). This may not seem fast in relation to Amazon Prime, but compared to many dropshipping suppliers, it is speedy.
  • One-Click Fulfillment: Place orders with your suppliers with just one click.
  • Discounted Products: Spocket offers a 30%-60% discount on all products to give you a higher profit margin.
  • Branded Invoices: Customize your invoices and add your logo.
  • Inventory Updates: Make sure you only sell products suppliers have on hand.

Merchants are big fans of those branded invoices; your customers will receive a branded insert in their shipments with your store’s logo. Merchants also like that Spocket is easy to use and features many desirable products. Some merchants, however, are discouraged by the amount of “Premium Products,” which you must pay to access. Spocket can also be difficult to contact at times, especially in their role as a supplier.

In Short…

If you’re looking to find good products quickly, look no further. Spocket has done much of the grunt work on your behalf. Sign up for a free plan to take a look at what they have to offer. Visit Spocket’s page in the Shopify marketplace or view Spocket’s website to learn more.

3) Spreadr

Spreadr is different from the above apps because, in addition to providing a connection to a marketplace, Spreadr allows merchants to bring in affiliate income.

Use Spreadr to import products from Amazon to your Shopify store, and either dropship those products or market them in exchange for a commission.

The best part of Spreadr’s affiliate program is that you don’t just get a commission on the products you market. You will also receive commision on all products visitors click on or purchase when they come through your site.

You should know, however, that you cannot use Spreadr to fill an entire online store. To qualify for this app, you must first fill your site with original content, whether that be products, posts, or reviews.

Pricing

Spreadr offers their application at one flat rate: $5.00/Month.

Try out the app for free with a 7-day Free Trial.

Features

Because Spreadr’s services are available at one rate, all merchants can expect to access the same features, no matter what. Take a look at Spreadr’s site for more info, or view my list below:

  • One-Click Upload: To upload a new product, just copy-paste the Amazon product URL and click “Add.”
  • Customize Product Descriptions: Make changes to product descriptions, optimize for SEO, and customize product titles.
  • Commissions: Make up to a 10% commission on all purchases (including purchases customers make on products you don’t list).
  • Use Amazon For Dropshipping: Instead of collecting commision, you can choose to use Amazon as a dropshipping source. Or, you can collect orders and fulfill them yourself.
  • Seamless Look: Amazon products appear on your site just like your own products. The only difference is that instead of an “Add to Cart” button there will be a “View on Amazon” button.
  • Locally Stored Product Information: Store product images and information on your Shopify website in order to resize images and display information faster.
  • Enable Auto-Sync: Automatically update price and inventory levels to match Amazon.
  • Bulk Import: Import thousands of Amazon products in minutes.

Spreadr users love that the affiliate program is quick and easy to implement. While some merchants have a bit of trouble setting up their site, the vast majority are able to get things working very quickly.

In Short…

Spreadr is a great way to start Amazon dropshipping on your Shopify store or to just make a buck from commissions. Try out a free 7-day trial by signing up on their page in the Shopify marketplace or read more on the Spreadr website.

4) AliExpress Dropshipping

This app from Appfreaker does exactly what you might anticipate. AliExpress Dropshipping for Shopify lets merchants easily import items from AliExpress and order those items through a semi-automated process.

The app also includes a Chrome extension that allows you to import products and edit product information as you browse.

Keep reading for more information on dropshipping with AliExpress, including pricing and features.

Pricing

AliExpress Dropshipping is available through a subscription plan, but you can try it out for free with a 7-day trial.

Take a look below at a breakdown of pricing for the application. Pricing is based on the number of items you list on your site, and each step up in pricing gives you access to more Shopify dropshipping suppliers:

Basic Plan: $5/Month

  • 5,000 Items
  • Unlimited Orders
  • Products Imported From AliExpress

Standard Plan: $10/Month

  • 10,000 Items
  • Unlimited Orders
  • Products Imported From AliExpress PLUS
    • Alibaba
    • DHgate
    • Banggood
    • Tmart
    • LightInTheBox
    • MiniInTheBox
    • Sammy Dress
    • GearBest

Pro Plan: $20/Month

  • 20,000 Items
  • Unlimited Orders
  • Products Imported From All Of The Above

Features

View all features on Appfreaker’s website or view a shorter list below:

  • Search Products: Search and import products within the application. Begin selling those products quickly.
  • Fulfill Orders: Take advantage of AliExpress Dropshipping’s semi-automated process. You just need to click “Order Product” and then enter payment information. Your customers’ shipping info will be imported for you.
  • Automatic Daily Updates: Update your products pricing and inventory levels as the information changes on AliExpress.
  • Chrome Extension: Take advantage of the single click import.
  • Edit Product Info: Edit product descriptions and images to better match your brand.
  • Pricing Rules: Set rules to update pricing in bulk as you import products.

Users comment frequently on how they’ve received good support from the platform. They often name specific representatives, which makes me believe they were encouraged to leave a review by the company. Nevertheless, these reviews seem to be genuine. Negative reviews include complaints that the user interface is outdated and that suppliers are slow to fulfill orders. Some customers also cite trouble with getting the app to autosync pricing information.

In Short…

AliExpress Dropshipping is not a perfect application, but it is a good one for those who want an easier way to import and sell AliExpress items. Take a look at the Shopify Marketplace for more information and to sign up for that free 7-day trial, or view their website.

5) Importify

Importify allows you to connect your Shopify site with the most popular marketplaces. These marketplaces include Amazon, Aliexpress, Etsy, Walmart, and DHgate.

You can use a Chrome extension to import products, and you’ll be able to customize product info like images, variants, and descriptions.

If you subscribe to Importify’s Gold Plan (see pricing info below), you’ll get access to semi-automatic fulfillment for Amazon, AliExpress, and DHgate.

Pricing

Importify is available on a subscription model. You can try out the software for free with a 1-day free trial. (A single day is the shortest trial period I have ever seen, and I can’t imagine you’ll get a good feel for the software in that time, but at least it’s something?)

Take a look at pricing information below. Note that the higher up you move in the pricing tiers, the more features you’ll be able to access.

Basic: $14.95/Month

  • Import Products From Less Popular Marketplaces
    • (Take A Look At Importify’s Supported Websites)
  • Shopify To Shopify Importer
  • Product Customization
  • Pricing Automation
  • Free Chrome Extension
  • 24/7 Customer Service

Premium: $27.95/Month

  • All Of The Above PLUS
  • Products Import From AliExpress & Amazon

Gold: $37.95/Month

  • All Of The Above PLUS
  • Semi-Automatic Order Fulfillment From Aliexpress, Amazon, DHgate, DropshipperUS

Features

As always, you can view a full list of features on Importify’s website. Take a look at my favorite features below:

  • Product Customization: Make products your own by editing product info like pictures, variants, product titles, and descriptions.
  • Price Automation: Set smart pricing rules so that your products are automatically priced at import.
  • Chrome Extension: Filter marketplaces to find the best products with fast delivery from trusted sellers.
  • Order Fulfillment: Available on the Gold Plan. Take advantage of semi-automatic order fulfillment.

Customers appreciate Importify’s responsive customer support. They also love that Importify gives you the ability to take your pick of multiple suppliers and marketplaces — particularly useful if you have fairly niche products that may be hard to find in one place. The biggest downside to the software is that in order to access AliExpress and Amazon, you’ll have to subscribe to a Premium or Gold Plan. What’s more, semi-automation is only available on the Gold Plan. This could make Importify one of the more expensive options, depending on your business’s needs.

In Short…

I have some concerns with Importify, mostly that you have to pay more to access AliExpress and Amazon, and only the highest level plan offers semi-automatic fulfillment. You can find these features available at a much lower cost with many of the applications I’ve already included in this list.

On the other hand, Importify allows merchants to list products from multiple marketplaces, which is a feature that’s a bit harder to find with other applications. So, if you are an eCommerce vendor who wants to include products from many different marketplaces, Importify may be the way to go. Visit the Shopify marketplace and Importify’s website for details.

6) Advanced Shipping Manager

Advanced Shipping Manager does just what its name implies. With this app, you’ll have advanced control over your dropshipping process.

Advanced Shipping Manager specializes in two areas: suppliers and shipping. Like other apps, Advanced Shipping Manager connects your Shopify account with many supplier and wholesalers. In addition, Advanced Shipping Manager gives you extensive control over shipping methods and markups.

Keep reading to learn how you can take control of the shipping aspect of your dropshipping business.

Pricing

Advanced Shipping Manager is available at one flat rate: $85/month.

Sound like a lot? I thought so too, but Advanced Shipping Manager guarantees that you will see a return on your investment within your first month on the software, or they’ll refund your first month’s subscription.

Features

Advanced Shipping Manager has quite a few features built into their software. I recommend you head over to their website for the full information. I have included a summary below:

  • Origin Zip Code For Items: Create specific shipping rules based on origin zip code, courier, and markups. You can also offer free shipping.
  • Dimensions: Set dimensions for your items to better calculate shipping rates.
  • Ship Individual Items Alone: Mark fragile items as “Ship Alone.” Set shipping costs appropriately.
  • Multi-Box Items: Set weights and dimensions for large, multi-piece products that ship in multiple boxes (like a sectional sofa).
  • Shipping Tables & Real-Time Shipping Rates: Calculate rates any way you’d like.
  • Dropshipping Markups: Set markups for products that are dropshipped.

Advanced Shipping Manager does its job well. Sellers report that the app gives them excellent control over shipping, and software is easy to set up and use. The only potential disadvantage is that the Advanced Shipping Manager’s flat rate is significantly higher than you’ll find elsewhere. (You should note, however, that that is my own personal concern. I have not seen any users complaining about price.)

In Short…

If you aren’t scared off by the $85 price tag, and you’re looking for a way to better manage your shipping, give Advanced Shipping Manager a shot. There’s a lot you can do with the application, and it just might solve your shipping woes. Learn more by going to the Shopify Marketplace and/or visiting Advanced Shipping Manager’s website.

7) Modalyst

Modalyst is a Shopify dropship integration that lets you upload products from three different marketplaces onto your Shopify site. You’ll have access to the Modalyst marketplace (which is the main purpose of the app), and you’ll be able to use a Chrome extension to upload products from Shein and Wish.com.

When you upload a product, you’ll instantly add inventory information, images, product descriptions, and pricing to your store.

Read on to learn if this app is a good integration for your store.

Pricing

Basic Plan: Free Forever

  • 25 Product Limit
  • Unlimited Orders
  • 5% Transaction Fee

Pro Plan: $45/Month

  • Unlimited Products
  • Unlimited Orders
  • Access To Shein.com, Wish.com, Modalyst Marketplace
  • 2% Transaction Fee

Premium Plan: $150/Month

  • Unlimited Products
  • Unlimited Orders
  • Access To Shein.com, Wish.com, Modalyst Marketplace
  • 1% Transaction Fee

Features

See Modalyst’s website for a full list of features. Read my own summary below:

  • Shein.com Integration: Get free standard shipping to the US on orders over $49. Learn more about the Shein.com integration.
  • Wish.com Integrations: Order forms are automatically filled out with customer info. Learn more about the Wish.com integration.
  • One-Click Add: Add products to your site quickly and easily.
  • Real-Time Product Updates: When your products are updated in your supplier’s website, they’ll be updated on your site too.
  • Customize Products: Edit product descriptions, pricing, variants, and images.
  • Pricing Rules: Set rules to price items as you add them.

Modalyst users appreciate that the app is easy to use, and they report having good experiences with customer support. The main complaint I’ve seen is that some customers have experienced inconsistencies with Wish.com, stating that there are occasional discrepancies between Wish.com’s price listings and what you actually pay.

In Short…

Before you make a paid commitment to Modalyst, I recommend you sign up for the free trial. That way, you can browse through Modalyst’s marketplace to get a better understanding of the selling potential for your site. Sign up for a free plan in Shopify’s app marketplace, or view the Modalyst website for detailed information.

Final Thoughts

When it comes to Shopify dropshipping, you have quite a few options to choose from, and each dropshipping app claims that it will help you get rich more quickly and easily than the next.

As you research Shopify dropshipping apps, take every developer’s claim with a grain of salt. Read customer reviews on each application, and sign up for any available free trial.

We recommend that you start your research with the apps we’ve included in this list. They have all been thoroughly tested by the Shopify community, and have emerged with high praise. Test one or two of these Shopify dropshipping apps, and see what a good extension can do for your ecommerce website.

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