Shopify app
EmergingBob Go smart shipping solution
Smart shipping and order management solution in South Africa
- Rating on Shopify
- 3.8(35)
- Reviews
- 35
- Developer
- Bob Group (Pty) Ltd
- Launched
- December 7, 2015
- Pricing
- Free to install. Free trial available.
- Languages
- English
The facts
Every value below is read from the listing or computed by the published formula. Nothing is a verdict.
Bayesian rating
3.82
category median 3.90
Reviews in the last 180 days
1
from the 3 reviews on the listing page
1 and 2 star share
9%
3 of 35
Starting price
$15.22/month
band: $10 to $29 · 14-day trial
Pricing plans as listed on Shopify
All charges are billed in USD. Recurring and usage-based charges are billed every 30 days. See all pricing options
Pricing is set outside Shopify: External charges may be billed by Bob Group (Pty) Ltd separately from your Shopify invoice. Learn more Developer pricing page
| Plan | Price | Billed yearly | Trial | Usage fee | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay as you go | Free to install | not offered | none | No subscription fee. Shipment bookings are charged per shipment. | No monthly subscription fees.; Only pay for the shipments you send.; Access all Bob Go couriers.; Basic tracking and email notifications. |
| Starter | $15.22/month | not offered | 14 days | Shipment bookings are subject to separate charges, excluded from the subscription fee. | R249 per month, excl. VAT.; Discounted rates*.; 10 delivery partners.; 3 sales channels.; Up to 4 users.; Shipping agent role.; API access.; Rates shown at checkout. |
| Advanced | $45.60/month | not offered | 14 days | Shipment bookings are subject to separate charges, excluded from the subscription fee. | R749 per month, excl. VAT.; Everything in Starter, plus; 5 sales channels.; Up to 5 users.; Zebra sticker waybills. |
| Premium | $121.71/month | not offered | 14 days | Shipment bookings are subject to separate charges, excluded from the subscription fee. | R1999+ per month, excl. VAT.; Everything in Advanced, plus; 10 sales channels.; Up to 10 users.; Order packing control. |
Rating distribution
35 ratings on the listing at crawl time.
- 5 stars29(83%)
- 4 stars3(9%)
- 3 stars0(0%)
- 2 stars1(3%)
- 1 star2(6%)
Latest reviews
The 3 most recent of 3 on-page reviews, quoted to at most 25 words each. Full reviews are on the Shopify listing.
1 starSep 10, 2026New Harbour DistillerySouth AfricaOver 4 years using the app
"These people are a scam, they say your account is prepaid, then charge you for R1000s of rands in fees after the a few months ..."
5 starsMar 18, 2021Legion HealthSouth AfricaOver 3 years using the app
"Best App ever made. Such a time saver. Update: Been using the App for a few years now and its been a life saver. literally ..."
5 starsMar 17, 2021i am bohoSouth AfricaAlmost 2 years using the app
"The combination of UAfrica and Shopify is super powerful. It really helps with saving costs over the long-term as it teaches you that each courier ..."
Features Shopify lists for this app
Feature handles from the listing, grouped as Shopify groups them.
Labels and packaging
- Label creation
- Label customization
- Bulk printing
- Address validation
- Packing slips
- Return labels
- Barcode scanning
- Shipping insurance
- Shipping rules
- Delivery date
- Order sync
- Carrier selection
- Shipping rates
Managing shipments
- Order sync
- Real-time tracking
- Branded tracking page
- Email notifications
- Order updates
- Shipping analytics
Works with
Third-party integrations link to their hub when 5 or more apps name them. Shopify's own surfaces are listed separately and never counted as integrations.
- Bob Box
- Fastway
- Pargo
- RAM
- SkyNet
- The Courier Guy
Shopify surfaces: Checkout
Data access
As disclosed on the listing. Never scored.
Not disclosed on the listing.
Developer
Bob Group (Pty) Ltd
- Apps in the dataset:
- 1
- Address:
- Ground Floor, Building 2, Silver Point Office Park, 22 Ealing Crescent, Bryanston, Johannesburg, GP, 2191, ZA
- Website:
- www.bobgo.co.za
- Support email domain:
- bobgo.co.za
- English support:
- yes
- Resources:
- Privacy policy, FAQ
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From the Shopify listingDeveloper claims, shown verbatim and collapsed. 73 words.Show
- Deliver anywhere in South Africa and get rates from multiple delivery partners.
- Generate automated waybills and send collection requests with one click.
- Keep customers updated with customisable tracking notification emails.
Bob Go (formerly uAfrica) is a smart shipping and order management solution.
Bob Go simplifies shipping for ecommerce businesses by automating and streamlining fulfilment. Connect with 10 courier partners and growing, including The Courier Guy, Pargo, RAM, SkyNet, and Internet Express. Compare rates, generate labels, send tracking notifications, and customise workflows with tools like the address book and rule engine. Save time, reduce errors, and deliver a smoother customer experience with Bob Go.
Data as of Oct 15, 2026, from the public Shopify App Store listing. How the numbers are computed: methodology.
35 reviews counted on the listing. Rating and count in the structured data are the values Shopify displayed at crawl time.