Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Global Amazon MCF Connector — advanced features with real human support
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Fulfillment's Future: Same-day shipping, transparency & customization by The Fulfillment Lab.
| Metric | Amazon MCF by ByteStand | The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.2 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 354 | 4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Review velocity (30d) | 3 new | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2016 | Aug 2023 |
Based on the data on this page, Amazon MCF by ByteStand is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs The Fulfillment Lab (GFS)'s 4.2★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Amazon MCF by ByteStand at Free trial available, The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) 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. Amazon MCF by ByteStand has the larger user base (354 reviews vs 4), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. The Fulfillment Lab (GFS)'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 Amazon MCF by ByteStand; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — The Fulfillment Lab (GFS)'s 4-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Amazon MCF by ByteStand'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: Amazon MCF by ByteStand audit • The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) audit
| Keyword | Amazon MCF by ByteStand | The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) |
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| amazon mcf | #2 | Not ranked |
| repro probe 1782243835817 3 | Not ranked | #14 |
| repro probe 1782073201373 3 | Not ranked | #15 |
| repro probe 1782077556766 3 | Not ranked | #15 |
| amazon | #18 | Not ranked |
| Signal | Amazon MCF by ByteStand | The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) |
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| Average rating | 4.9 ★ (354) | 4.2 ★ (4) |
| Rating distribution | 595% 41% 30% 21% 12% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +2 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +3 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +14 | — |
Both Amazon MCF by ByteStand and The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) offer paid plans only. Amazon MCF by ByteStand starts at Free trial available; The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Amazon MCF by ByteStand has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 354 reviews) compared to The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) (4.2★ 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. Amazon MCF by ByteStand fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) 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. Amazon MCF by ByteStand has more onboarding documentation maturity (354 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.
Amazon MCF by ByteStand typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (354 reviews). The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) 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.
Amazing customer service! They helped us set up the app start to finish in under an hour over video call and are available for any questions or concerns. They helped us ship orders to USA and Canada customers, sync the inventory in both countries from Amazon to Shopify, and provided SKU translations allowing us to ship
What an excellent customer service! We are using ByteStand MCF Shipping to ship Amazon stored inventory to Shopify customers, without the customers knowing Amazon is involved. ByteStand is connected to Amazon USA allowing calculated shipping rates to populate on Shopify Checkout, blocking amazon logistics, and Amazon p
We've connected Amazon Europe & Canada to our Shopify store with ByteStand in order to send specific orders to Amazon for MCF fulfillment. The order delay feature allows us to edit or cancel orders before they are sent automatically and the Virtual Bundle feature translates Shopify SKUs into their Amazon SKUs. This all
ByteStand has been an absolute game-changer for our fulfillment process. It bridges the gap between Shopify and Amazon MCF completely seamlessly, running quietly and reliably in the background so we never have to worry about our syncing. What really sets them apart, though, is their top-notch customer support. Whenever
We’ve been using ByteStand for many years to automatically connect our Amazon Canada account to our Shopify eCommerce store. ByteStand reliably sends Shopify orders to Amazon for MCF fulfillment, providing live Amazon shipping costs on Shopify checkout with real time shipping estimates. The app is well-supported; and b
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Migration support varies by app and category. Amazon MCF by ByteStand and The Fulfillment Lab (GFS) 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 The Fulfillment Lab (GFS)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
