Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Shopify Flow | Lightning Inventory |
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| Rating | ★ 4.7 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 12k | 11 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | — | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 919 new | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2017 | Jul 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, Shopify Flow is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs Lightning Inventory's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Shopify Flow at Free, Lightning Inventory 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. Shopify Flow has the larger user base (11,574 reviews vs 11), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Lightning 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 Shopify Flow; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Lightning Inventory's 11-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shopify Flow'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: Shopify Flow audit • Lightning Inventory audit
| Keyword | Shopify Flow | Lightning Inventory |
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| customer support automation | #221 | #18846 |
| customer service automation | #217 | #2399 |
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| Signal | Shopify Flow | Lightning Inventory |
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| Average rating | 4.7 ★ (12k) | 4.3 ★ (11) |
| Rating distribution | 585% 49% 33% 21% 12% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +192 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +919 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +2.3k | — |
Both Shopify Flow and Lightning Inventory offer paid plans only. Shopify Flow starts at Free; Lightning Inventory starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Shopify Flow has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 11,574 reviews) compared to Lightning Inventory (4.3★ from 11 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Shopify Flow fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Lightning 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. Shopify Flow has more onboarding documentation maturity (11,574 reviews vs 11), 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.
Shopify Flow typically suits established stores with steady traffic based on its review-base composition (11,574 reviews). Lightning Inventory aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (11 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. Shopify Flow and Lightning 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 Lightning Inventory" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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