Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Pre-qualify customers with a custom registration form with VAT ID validation on your B2C/B2B store.
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Set up B2B login, wholesale lock with page lock, hide prices, password page, and password protect
| Metric | B2B Handsfree | BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password |
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| Rating | 4.0 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 8 | ★ 638 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 20 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2018 | Dec 2019 |
Based on the data on this page, BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs B2B Handsfree's 4.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: B2B Handsfree at Free plan available, BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password has the larger user base (638 reviews vs 8), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. B2B Handsfree's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — B2B Handsfree's 8-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password'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: B2B Handsfree audit • BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password audit
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| Keyword | B2B Handsfree | BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password |
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| b2b login and access | Not ranked | #1 |
| login | Not ranked | #3 |
| accounts and login | Not ranked | #6 |
| registration form | #88 | Not ranked |
| registration forms | #89 | Not ranked |
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Both B2B Handsfree and BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password offer paid plans only. B2B Handsfree starts at Free plan available; BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 638 reviews) compared to B2B Handsfree (4.0★ from 8 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password has the deeper published review base (638 vs 8), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
B2B Handsfree typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 reviews). BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (638 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. B2B Handsfree and BSS B2B Lock, Login & Password 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 B2B Handsfree" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
