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| Metric | DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI | instore: companion |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 5k | 1 |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | ★ Free plan available | From $19/month |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Review velocity (30d) | 89 new | — |
| Languages | 6 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2018 | Mar 2025 |
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI and instore: companion are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. On pricing, DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI offers a free tier (Free plan available) while instore: companion starts at From $19/month. For early-stage stores or merchants validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real orders before committing budget. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI has the larger user base (5,050 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. instore: companion's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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: DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI audit • instore: companion audit
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| dropshipping | #4 | Not ranked |
| amazon dropshipping | #17 | Not ranked |
| form for dropshipping | #22 | Not ranked |
| instagram chat | Not ranked | #202 |
| instagram agent | Not ranked | #237 |
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| Signal | DSers | instore |
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| Average rating | 4.9 ★ (5k) | 5.0 ★ (1) |
| Rating distribution | 598% 40% 30% 20% 11% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
| Reviews · last 7 days | +22 | — |
| Reviews · last 30 days | +89 | — |
| Reviews · last 90 days | +363 | — |
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free plan available). instore: companion starts at From $19/month. Both publish their pricing on the Shopify App Store marketplace; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI (4.9★, 5,050 reviews) and instore: companion (5.0★, 1 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; instore: companion is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI has more onboarding documentation maturity (5,050 reviews vs 1), 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.
DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI typically suits established stores with steady traffic based on its review-base composition (5,050 reviews). instore: companion aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1 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.
We use DSers for our baby store Bébé Miam and we're very happy with it. Product importing and order processing are simple and efficient. The Messenger support team is excellent—fast, professional, and always ready to help. Highly recommended!
Big thank you to Chloe from the DSER team! She provided excellent support and assistance, and I am very happy with her service in helping me get my bill refunded. Truly appreciate her kindness and professionalism! you are doing great job, and in very stress bu you still support me like my own blood thanks for your supp
J'utilise DSers depuis plus de 2 ans et j'en suis très satisfaite. La plateforme est fiable, facile à utiliser et fait gagner beaucoup de temps pour la gestion des commandes. Leur service client via Messenger est vraiment exceptionnel : ils répondent rapidement et trouvent toujours une solution à mes questions. Je reco
Excellent support from Ashley! She was professional, patient, and very helpful. She understood my issue quickly and guided me until it was resolved. Thank you for your outstanding customer service!
fast help thank u vey much
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Migration support varies by app and category. DSers: Dropship+AliExpress+AI and instore: companion 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 instore: companion" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
