Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Recover lost sales with automated Back in Stock alerts and instant notifications.
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Express Text syncs subscriber data from store to enable targeted SMS campaigns, with full support!
| Metric | Back In Stock | Restock Alerts | ExpressText Connect |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 21 | 18 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2025 | Jun 2022 |
Back In Stock | Restock Alerts and ExpressText Connect are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Back In Stock | Restock Alerts at Free plan available, ExpressText Connect at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Back In Stock | Restock Alerts audit • ExpressText Connect audit
| Keyword | Back In Stock | Restock Alerts | ExpressText Connect |
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| contact us form | Not ranked | #156 |
| Not ranked | #235 | |
| contact form | Not ranked | #240 |
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Both Back In Stock | Restock Alerts and ExpressText Connect offer paid plans only. Back In Stock | Restock Alerts starts at Free plan available; ExpressText Connect starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Back In Stock | Restock Alerts (5.0★, 21 reviews) and ExpressText Connect (5.0★, 18 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Back In Stock | Restock Alerts fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; ExpressText Connect is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Back In Stock | Restock Alerts has more onboarding documentation maturity (21 reviews vs 18), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Back In Stock | Restock Alerts typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (21 reviews). ExpressText Connect aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (18 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Back In Stock | Restock Alerts and ExpressText Connect both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from ExpressText Connect" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
