Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
DropShip Importer helps you to import products from 10+ popular marketplaces
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A modern bulk export & import tool for all store data, compatible with Matrixify files.
| Metric | Altera ‑ Export and Import | DropShip Importer |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 3.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 155 | 2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2025 | Aug 2019 |
Based on the data on this page, Altera ‑ Export and Import is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs DropShip Importer's 3.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Altera ‑ Export and Import at Free plan available, DropShip Importer at Free plan available. 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. Altera ‑ Export and Import has the larger user base (155 reviews vs 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. DropShip Importer's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Altera ‑ Export and Import; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — DropShip Importer's 2-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Altera ‑ Export and Import's broader-but-shallower coverage. 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: Altera ‑ Export and Import audit • DropShip Importer audit
| Keyword | Altera ‑ Export and Import | DropShip Importer |
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| amazon importer | #18 | #101 |
| import amazon products | #9 | #154 |
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Both Altera ‑ Export and Import and DropShip Importer offer paid plans only. Altera ‑ Export and Import starts at Free plan available; DropShip Importer starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Altera ‑ Export and Import has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 155 reviews) compared to DropShip Importer (3.0★ from 2 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Altera ‑ Export and Import fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; DropShip Importer 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. Altera ‑ Export and Import has more onboarding documentation maturity (155 reviews vs 2), 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.
Altera ‑ Export and Import typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (155 reviews). DropShip Importer aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2 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. Altera ‑ Export and Import and DropShip Importer 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 DropShip Importer" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
