Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Automate your shipping process and save time and money on every label you purchase
| Packlink PRO Shipping Platform | SC Store Locator & Google Maps | |
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Add a store locator map to site with Google maps, search location, store directions to boost visits.
| Metric | Packlink PRO Shipping Platform | SC Store Locator & Google Maps |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 855 | 247 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Languages | 5 supported | 20 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2020 | Oct 2012 |
Packlink PRO Shipping Platform and SC Store Locator & Google Maps are evenly matched on rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Packlink PRO Shipping Platform at Free plan available, SC Store Locator & Google Maps 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. Packlink PRO Shipping Platform has the larger user base (855 reviews vs 247), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SC Store Locator & Google Maps'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: Packlink PRO Shipping Platform audit • SC Store Locator & Google Maps audit
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| Keyword | Packlink PRO Shipping Platform | SC Store Locator & Google Maps |
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| ai shopping assistant | #134 | #235 |
| shop assistant | #180 | #240 |
| google shopping | #207 | #236 |
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Both Packlink PRO Shipping Platform and SC Store Locator & Google Maps offer paid plans only. Packlink PRO Shipping Platform starts at Free plan available; SC Store Locator & Google Maps starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Packlink PRO Shipping Platform (4.8★, 855 reviews) and SC Store Locator & Google Maps (4.7★, 247 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. Packlink PRO Shipping Platform fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; SC Store Locator & Google Maps 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. Packlink PRO Shipping Platform has more onboarding documentation maturity (855 reviews vs 247), 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.
Packlink PRO Shipping Platform typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (855 reviews). SC Store Locator & Google Maps aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (247 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. Packlink PRO Shipping Platform and SC Store Locator & Google Maps 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 SC Store Locator & Google Maps" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
