Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Precise demand forecasting, automated replenishment, and easy inventory management.
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Manage inventory, retail barcode labels, SKU generator, barcode generator, print & order fulfillment
| Metric | Bee Forecast & Replenishment | 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 5 | ★ 332 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2024 | Jan 2020 |
Bee Forecast & Replenishment and 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode 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: Bee Forecast & Replenishment at Free plan available, 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode 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. 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode has the larger user base (332 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Bee Forecast & Replenishment's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. 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: Bee Forecast & Replenishment audit • 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode audit
| Keyword | Bee Forecast & Replenishment | 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode |
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| inventory planning | Not ranked | #4 |
| inventory management | Not ranked | #5 |
| inventory | Not ranked | #7 |
| forecasting | #19 | Not ranked |
| inventory forecasting | #24 | Not ranked |
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Both Bee Forecast & Replenishment and 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode offer paid plans only. Bee Forecast & Replenishment starts at Free plan available; 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Bee Forecast & Replenishment (5.0★, 5 reviews) and 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode (5.0★, 332 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. Bee Forecast & Replenishment fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode 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. 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode has more onboarding documentation maturity (332 reviews vs 5), 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.
Bee Forecast & Replenishment typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (5 reviews). 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (332 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. Bee Forecast & Replenishment and 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode 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 Bee Forecast & Replenishment" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
