Top apps by business model
Best Shopify apps for handmade and artisan sellers (October 2026)
Made in small batches by the person who runs the store. Made-to-order options, lead-time messaging, pre-orders, fair shipping rates, gift wrap and selling in person at markets.
Covers Maker, Independent designer, Ceramics and woodwork, Small-batch producer, Etsy seller moving to Shopify. Each category below keeps the published ranking; nothing is reordered for this page.
Categories in the stack
13
Apps ranked across them
424
Core categories
1
Reviews behind the ranking
21,607
top 3 per category
The stack, category by category
Top five per category. Core categories first, then the ones most stores in this group add later.
- Custom products - Other Core
- Pre-orders Usually needed
- Shipping Usually needed
- Shipping rates Usually needed
- Gift wrap and messages Usually needed
- Product reviews Usually needed
- Image gallery Usually needed
- Custom file upload Situational
- Retail Situational
- Email marketing Situational
- Order limits Situational
- Pricing quotes Situational
- Marketplaces Situational
Core
Custom products - Other: 8 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PC ‑ Custom Product OptionsAdd variant option to personalizing and customizing products | 4.7(1,180) | 1,180 | 10 | $8.90/month | Yes | 14 days | Yes | 2012 | file upload, Product Customizer, Product Options +3 | Leader |
| 2 |  Size SwatchShow size swatches & availability on your collection page | 4.9(35) | 35 | 0 | $9.99/month | No | 14 days | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
| 3 |  Varia ‑ variants on collectionShow variants on collection pages as separate products | 4.2(38) | 38 | 1 | $29.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
| 4 |  PX Variants & Product OptionsProduct Customizer & Variants Options with Smart AI Generator | 3.9(26) | 26 | 3 | $9.95/month | Yes | none | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
| 5 |  Frame It EasySell art & photos with print & frame, US dropship... | 3.9(5) | 5 | 0 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2021 | none listed | Emerging |
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Usually needed
Pre-orders: 5 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PreCom ‑ coming soon preordersCreate PreOrder and Coming Soon products. Process backorders. | 4.0(63) | 63 | 0 | $9.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2017 | none listed | Established |
| 2 |  Pre‑order Manager ProSeparate preorder items & split the shipping cost at checkout | 4.7(22) | 22 | 1 | $19/month | No | 14 days | No | 2021 | ShipStation | Emerging |
| 3 |  Fundlify Crowdfund & Pre‑orderPre-orders and crowdfunding — validate demand, then launch | 3.7(11) | 11 | 3 | $29/month | Yes | 7 days | Yes | 2018 | none listed | Emerging |
| 4 |  PreVue: Pre Order ProductsConvert add to cart button to pre order button | 4.8(9) | 9 | 0 | $5.49/month | No | 30 days | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
| 5 |  Crowdfunding Manager by SpurITAdd crowdfunding features into your store | 2.7(8) | 8 | 0 | $19.95/month | No | 14 days | No | 2016 | none listed | Emerging |
Usually needed
Shipping: 181 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SellerDash: AusPost ShippingPrint Australia Post MyPost Business & eParcel shipping labels | 4.7(673) | 673 | 279 | $9.99/month | No | 30 days | No | 2020 | auspost, Australia Post, eparcel +3 | Leader |
| 2 |  Return Prime:Return & ExchangeAutomate Returns & Exchanges. Turn Refunds into Revenue | 4.8(774) | 774 | 112 | $19.99/month | Yes | 15 days | No | 2020 | and 100+ integrations, Klaviyo, UPS +3 | Leader |
| 3 |  Pirate Ship: CheapARR ShippingSave your booty on UPS and USPS with Pirate Ship | 4.9(184) | 184 | 59 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2017 | UPS, USPS | Leader |
| 4 |  Clearer.io Address ValidatorAddress validation to prevent shipping and delivery failures | 4.7(196) | 196 | 7 | Free plan | Yes | none | Yes | 2017 | Recharge | Leader |
| 5 |  netParcelSave on UPS, Purolator, & Canada Post + Real-Time Duties... | 4.9(178) | 178 | 3 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2013 | Canada Post, GLS, ICS +3 | Leader |
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Usually needed
Shipping rates: 64 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Advanced Shipping Rate ManagerAdvanced Shipping Rates and Rules Made Simple! | 5.0(214) | 214 | 3 | $155/month | No | 7 days | No | 2014 | Delivery Estimates, Duties and Taxes, FedEx One +3 | Leader |
| 2 | netParcelSave on UPS, Purolator, & Canada Post + Real-Time Duties... | 4.9(178) | 178 | 3 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2013 | Canada Post, GLS, ICS +3 | Leader |
| 3 |  Ako Taiwan CVS Pickup EinvoiceProvide CVS pickup options and e-invoice for your customers | 4.9(154) | 154 | 3 | $29/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2020 | Carrier Service, ECPay | Leader |
| 4 |  Zonos Duty and TaxCalculate and collect duty, tax, fees at checkout w/remittance | 4.4(159) | 159 | 3 | $2500/year | No | 14 days | No | 2017 | DHL Express, FedEx, UPS +1 | Leader |
| 5 |  ClickShip | Shipping PlatformSave on Shipping & simplify fulfillment through automations | 4.6(181) | 181 | 1 | $9.99/month | Yes | 30 days | No | 2017 | Amazon, Canada Post, Day & Ross +3 | Leader |
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Usually needed
Gift wrap and messages: 3 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gift Wrap ‑ Upsell Gift WrapSimple Gift Wrap with custom message and upsell option | 2.9(8) | 8 | 0 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2018 | none listed | Emerging |
| 2 |  ギフトラッピング＆のし専用アプリ贈り物に必要なラッピングとのしの設定項目をカート画面に追加できます。 | 5.0(1) | 1 | 0 | $9.80/month | No | 14 days | No | 2021 | none listed | New |
| 3 |  SwipewrapDigital Gift Wrap for your Physical Products & Gift Cards | No ratings yet | 0 | n/a | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2020 | gift cards | New |
Usually needed
Product reviews: 29 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Reputon Customer Reviews AppGet genuine Trustpilot or Google reviews with automated emails | 4.9(1,167) | 1,167 | 154 | $9.99/month | Yes | none | Yes | 2018 | Aftership, Email, facebook reviews +2 | Leader |
| 2 |  LAI Product Reviews AppConvert more with product reviews, photos, testimonials | 4.9(563) | 563 | 112 | Free plan | Yes | none | Yes | 2020 | BON Loyalty Program & Rewards, GemPages Landing Page Builder, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS +1 | Leader |
| 3 |  REVIEWS.io Product Reviews AppCollect product reviews, star ratings, testimonials, UGC + Q&A | 4.7(772) | 772 | 63 | $19/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2014 | Attentive, Google, Gorgias +2 | Leader |
| 4 |  Judge.me Ali Reviews ImporterImport AliExpress reviews and grow your dropshipping store | 4.9(240) | 240 | 100 | Free plan | Yes | none | Yes | 2018 | Ali Express, Aliexpress, AliExpress Reviews +2 | Established |
| 5 |  TrustReviews: Product ReviewsCollect product reviews & UGC. Amazon and Aliexpress importer | 4.7(310) | 310 | 4 | $13.99/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2021 | Google Shopping, Klaviyo, Love Loyalty +3 | Established |
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Usually needed
Image gallery: 40 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Socialwidget ‑ Instagram FeedBoost sales with shoppable TikTok & Instagram feeds | 4.9(628) | 628 | 3 | $9.90/month | Yes | 14 days | Yes | 2020 | Instagram, PageFly, TikTok | Leader |
| 2 |  Enorm Image gallery + VideoCreate a beautiful gallery to make your store stand out | 4.9(250) | 250 | 6 | $1.99/month | Yes | 7 days | No | 2017 | none listed | Leader |
| 3 |  Covet Instagram Feed & ReviewsBuild user-generated Instagram feed & Photo Reviews galleries | 4.8(204) | 204 | 2 | $9.99/month | No | 14 days | No | 2016 | none listed | Established |
| 4 |  RPTR Instagram Feed ConnectGrow your Instagram followers by displaying your feed on store | 5.0(175) | 175 | 2 | $3.99/month | Yes | 3 days | Yes | 2019 | Facebook, Instagram | Established |
| 5 |  Byte Lookbook & Shop The LookCreate amazing Shop The Look lookbook gallery on product page | 5.0(117) | 117 | 1 | $19/month | Yes | 7 days | Yes | 2017 | Back In Stock, Google Analytics, Langify +2 | Established |
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Situational
Custom file upload: 5 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Inkybay ‑ Product PersonalizerProduct customization & configurator with live preview options | 4.4(169) | 169 | 3 | $19.99/month | No | 21 days | No | 2017 | PageFly Page Builder, Product Customizer, Zapier (add-on) | Leader |
| 2 |  Kickflip product configuratorsVisual product personalizer boosting engagement & sales | 4.4(136) | 136 | 3 | $59/month | No | 14 days | No | 2020 | none listed | Established |
| 3 |  File Uploads by UploadKitSeamless file uploads for personalized products | 3.8(86) | 86 | 3 | $9.95/month | Yes | 7 days | No | 2018 | Dropbox, Facebook, Google Drive +3 | Established |
| 4 |  AnyAsset ‑ Digital DownloadsSell digital products such as Music, Videos, E-books PDF's... | 5.0(4) | 4 | 0 | $10/month | No | 15 days | No | 2020 | none listed | New |
| 5 |  Anywhere Custom FormsMake multiple custom forms and display on the website. | No ratings yet | 0 | n/a | $4.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2018 | none listed | New |
Situational
Retail: 17 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BarcodeMan Barcode LabelsSKU, UPC & barcode generator with drag-and-drop label designer | 4.8(96) | 96 | 3 | $5.99/month | Yes | 10 days | Yes | 2020 | Stocky | Established |
| 2 |  Point of SaleUnify online and in-person sales with Shopify POS. | 3.2(401) | 401 | 4 | $89/month | Yes | 14 days | No | 2013 | none listed | Established |
| 3 |  Omni Hub オムニチャネル会員連携アプリ「スマレジ」「Square」等のPOSアプリと連携し、実店舗とECで会員情報をオムニチャネルで統合できる顧客一元化アプリ | 5.0(32) | 32 | 0 | $150/month | No | 15 days | No | 2021 | Appify, CRM PLUS on LINE, Square +1 | Emerging |
| 4 |  ShopcodesMarket products and link to checkout with Shopify QR codes. | 2.7(44) | 44 | 3 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2017 | none listed | Emerging |
| 5 |  Mobile App Builder ‑ Shop2AppLaunch Your Mobile App and Increase Retention & Loyalty | 5.0(13) | 13 | 0 | $500/month | No | none | No | 2021 | Google Analytics & Mixpanel, Klaviyo, Stamped, Okendo, Mobile App Builder +2 | Emerging |
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Situational
Email marketing: 53 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shopify MessagingEmail, SMS, and WhatsApp marketing made for commerce | 4.8(4,654) | 4,654 | 1,193 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2020 | none listed | Leader |
| 2 |  Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMSEmail marketing, SMS, & WhatsApp that turn messages into sales | 4.7(3,375) | 3,375 | 776 | $15/month | Yes | none | No | 2012 | Aftership, Gorgias, Meta Advertising +3 | Leader |
| 3 |  Mailchimp Email SMS MarketingDrive sales with email marketing, SMS, forms, and automation | 4.8(1,518) | 1,518 | 408 | $13/month | Yes | none | No | 2018 | 2048 Variants, Judge.me, QuickBooks Online +2 | Leader |
| 4 |  Orderly Emails ‑ Templates AppCustomizable email templates: boost your brand and marketing | 3.8(772) | 772 | 78 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2016 | Email, Marketing Automations, OrderlyPrint +2 | Leader |
| 5 |  ONE: AI, Pop Up, SMS MarketingGrow sales with AI email marketing, SMS, spin wheel and... | 4.9(1,002) | 1,002 | 0 | $9/month | Yes | 10 days | No | 2019 | ChatGPT (OpenAI), One.Store AI, Google & YouTube, eBay, Amazon, Klaviyo, MailChimp, Omnisend +3 | Leader |
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Situational
Order limits: 3 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MinCart ‑ Order limitsMinimum & maximum limits on your cart, products and more. | 4.9(69) | 69 | 3 | $5.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2017 | none listed | Leader |
| 2 |  Min&Max Limits by LimitsifyEstablish order limits for the cart and checkout process | 4.4(20) | 20 | 0 | $4/month | No | 10 days | No | 2017 | none listed | Emerging |
| 3 |  Digital Takeout: OrderLimitsEasily set minimum and maximum order requirements. | 2.6(5) | 5 | 0 | $3.99/month | No | 7 days | No | 2017 | none listed | Emerging |
Situational
Pricing quotes: 12 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  B2B Wholesale HubWholesale & B2B pricing, retail and wholesale in one store | 4.7(705) | 705 | 29 | $39/month | No | 14 days | Yes | 2015 | Helium Customer Fields | Leader |
| 2 |  Webkul Product AuctionConvert your Store to an Online Auction Site | 4.7(170) | 170 | 12 | $15/month | Yes | 7 days | No | 2016 | Mobikul-Mobile app, Multivendor Marketplace, Product Wishlist +2 | Established |
| 3 | Inkybay ‑ Product PersonalizerProduct customization & configurator with live preview options | 4.4(169) | 169 | 3 | $19.99/month | No | 21 days | No | 2017 | PageFly Page Builder, Product Customizer, Zapier (add-on) | Leader |
| 4 |  Singleton | Login To See PriceImprove your B2B store and protect products prices | 4.8(65) | 65 | 2 | $7.99/month | Yes | 7 days | No | 2018 | none listed | Established |
| 5 |  Product Samples by LukeAllow customer try samples before buy! | 5.0(39) | 39 | 0 | $12/month | No | 7 days | No | 2019 | none listed | Emerging |
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Situational
Marketplaces: 37 apps ranked
| # | App | Rating | Reviews | Last 180 days | From | Free plan | Trial | Built for Shopify | Launched | Integrations | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mulwi | 200+ Shopping FeedsProduct feeds for Google Shopping, Facebook, custom & more | 5.0(610) | 610 | 91 | $15/month | Yes | 7 days | Yes | 2019 | Bing/PriceRunner/Fruugo, Google Shopping/Facebook/Awin, Idealo/Billiger/Adcell/Vivino +3 | Leader |
| 2 |  PinterestPut your products where people go to find ideas to... | 4.1(1,708) | 1,708 | 47 | Free plan | Yes | none | No | 2020 | none listed | Leader |
| 3 |  CedCommerce Walmart ConnectorAn all-in-one solution to simplify your way to sell on... | 4.7(565) | 565 | 10 | $9/month | No | 7 days | No | 2016 | Walmart.com | Leader |
| 4 |  AR: Google Shopping Feed ProMulti language & currency XML feed for Google Shopping. | 5.0(257) | 257 | 4 | $7/month | No | 14 days | No | 2017 | AdWords, Bing Shopping, Facebook Product Ads +2 | Established |
| 5 |  Syncee for SuppliersSell wholesale or dropship to retailers worldwide | 4.5(195) | 195 | 20 | Free plan | Yes | none | Yes | 2020 | Collective Carro, Etsy, Faire Wholesale Sell Wholesale +2 | Leader |
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Data as of Oct 15, 2026, from the public Shopify App Store listing. How the numbers are computed: methodology.