Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Run pre-orders, presale with partial payments. Capture out-of-stock demand with back in stock alerts
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Brick-and-Mortar inventory solution for multi-location Merchants.
| Metric | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Metastock Location Inventory |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 1.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.2k | 4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 24 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2024 | May 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, Essent Preorder Back in Stock is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Metastock Location Inventory's 1.8★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Essent Preorder Back in Stock at Free plan available, Metastock Location Inventory 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. Essent Preorder Back in Stock has the larger user base (1,168 reviews vs 4), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Metastock Location Inventory's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Essent Preorder Back in Stock; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Metastock Location Inventory's 4-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Essent Preorder Back in Stock'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: Essent Preorder Back in Stock audit • Metastock Location Inventory audit
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| pre-orders | #6 | Not ranked |
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Both Essent Preorder Back in Stock and Metastock Location Inventory offer paid plans only. Essent Preorder Back in Stock starts at Free plan available; Metastock Location Inventory starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Essent Preorder Back in Stock has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1,168 reviews) compared to Metastock Location Inventory (1.8★ from 4 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Essent Preorder Back in Stock fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Metastock Location Inventory 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. Essent Preorder Back in Stock has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,168 reviews vs 4), 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.
Essent Preorder Back in Stock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,168 reviews). Metastock Location Inventory aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (4 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. Essent Preorder Back in Stock and Metastock Location Inventory 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 Metastock Location Inventory" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
