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| Easy Stock Buffer | 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode | |
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Manage inventory, retail barcode labels, SKU generator, barcode generator, print & order fulfillment
| Metric | Easy Stock Buffer | 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 329 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 7 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2026 | Jan 2020 |
Easy Stock Buffer 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: Easy Stock Buffer at Free plan available, 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode at Free trial 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 (329 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Easy Stock Buffer'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: Easy Stock Buffer audit • 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode audit
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| Keyword | Easy Stock Buffer | 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode |
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| inventory planning | Not ranked | #4 |
| inventory management | Not ranked | #5 |
| inventory | Not ranked | #6 |
| each product variant | #13 | Not ranked |
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Both Easy Stock Buffer and 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode offer paid plans only. Easy Stock Buffer starts at Free plan available; 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Easy Stock Buffer (5.0★, 1 reviews) and 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode (5.0★, 329 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. Easy Stock Buffer 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 (329 reviews vs 1), 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.
Easy Stock Buffer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1 reviews). 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (329 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. Easy Stock Buffer 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 Easy Stock Buffer" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
