Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Categories by BTP | DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI |
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| Rating | 1.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 6.2k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 3 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 197 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 6 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2017 | Oct 2018 |
Based on the data on this page, DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Categories by BTP's 1.9★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Categories by BTP at Free trial available, DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI 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.
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI has the larger user base (6,214 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Categories by BTP'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 DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Categories by BTP's 6-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI'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: Categories by BTP audit • DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI audit
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| Keyword | Categories by BTP | DSers |
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| aliexpress dropshipping import | Not ranked | #1 |
| dropshipping | Not ranked | #3 |
| nacional dropshipping services | Not ranked | #11 |
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| Signal | Categories by BTP | DSers |
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| Average rating | 1.9 ★ (6) | 5.0 ★ (6.2k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 598% 41% 30% 20% 11% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +34 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +197 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +570 |
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Both Categories by BTP and DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI offer paid plans only. Categories by BTP starts at Free trial available; DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6,214 reviews) compared to Categories by BTP (1.9★ from 6 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 1.9★). 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. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI has the deeper published review base (6,214 vs 6), 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.
Categories by BTP typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (6,214 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.
good customer support
Amazing support and innovative functions that help reducing time spent on making orders and managing them.
great service and support provided by Cyril dsers help team.
great support
Excellent customer support! The DSers support team was very helpful, patient, and professional. They understood my issue quickly and guided me step by step until everything was resolved. The response was fast and easy to understand. Really happy with the service and highly recommend DSers!
Migration support varies by app and category. Categories by BTP and DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI 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 Categories by BTP" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
