Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Shopify Flow | SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator | |
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SKU Generator, print retail barcode labels, custom product label printing and duplicate protection.
| Metric | Shopify Flow | SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator |
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| Rating | ★ 4.7 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 14k | 64 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | — | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 943 new | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 5 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2017 | Jul 2019 |
Shopify Flow edges out SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator on rating (4.7★ vs 4.5★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: Shopify Flow at Free, SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator at Free to install. 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.
Shopify Flow has the larger user base (13,847 reviews vs 64), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator'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 Shopify Flow; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator's 64-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 • SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator audit
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| Keyword | Shopify Flow | SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator |
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| workflows | #1 | Not ranked |
| workflow | #1 | Not ranked |
| workflow automation | #3 | Not ranked |
| barcode and label generator | Not ranked | #8 |
| barcode | Not ranked | #12 |
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| Signal | Shopify Flow | SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator |
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| Average rating | 4.7 ★ (14k) | 4.5 ★ (64) |
| Rating distribution | 585% 49% 33% 21% 12% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +204 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +943 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +2.7k | — |
Both Shopify Flow and SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator offer paid plans only. Shopify Flow starts at Free; SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Shopify Flow has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 13,847 reviews) compared to SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator (4.5★ from 64 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Shopify Flow holds the higher average rating (4.7★ vs 4.5★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shopify Flow has the deeper published review base (13,847 vs 64), 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.
Shopify Flow typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (13,847 reviews). SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (64 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.
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Migration support varies by app and category. Shopify Flow and SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator 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 SKUGen SKU & Barcode Generator" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
