EasyScan Inventory & Barcode vs StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager

EasyScan Inventory & Barcode edges out StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing entry tiers: EasyScan Inventory & Barcode at Free plan available, StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager 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.

EasyScan Inventory & Barcode has the larger user base (357 reviews vs 137), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager'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 EasyScan Inventory & Barcode; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager's 137-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than EasyScan Inventory & Barcode's broader-but-shallower coverage.

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Is EasyScan Inventory & Barcode or StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager cheaper?

Both EasyScan Inventory & Barcode and StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager offer paid plans only. EasyScan Inventory & Barcode starts at Free plan available; StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, EasyScan Inventory & Barcode or StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager?

EasyScan Inventory & Barcode has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 357 reviews) compared to StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager (4.8★ from 137 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose EasyScan Inventory & Barcode or StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager?

EasyScan Inventory & Barcode holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, EasyScan Inventory & Barcode or StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. EasyScan Inventory & Barcode has the deeper published review base (357 vs 137), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

EasyScan Inventory & Barcode typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (357 reviews). StockIQ ‑ Out‑of‑Stock Manager typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (137 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.