Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Automatically generate PDF invoices, credit notes and export in bulk. Supports Peppol e-invoicing.
| Mega PDF Invoices | Alpaca | |
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| Metric | Mega PDF Invoices | Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 62 | 46 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2019 | Aug 2020 |
Mega PDF Invoices and Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver 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.
Pricing entry tiers: Mega PDF Invoices at Free plan available, Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver 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.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: Mega PDF Invoices audit • Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver audit
| Keyword | Mega PDF Invoices | Alpaca |
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| pdf invoices | #10 | Not ranked |
| pdf invoice | #11 | Not ranked |
| pdf invoice generator | #14 | Not ranked |
Both Mega PDF Invoices and Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver offer paid plans only. Mega PDF Invoices starts at Free plan available; Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Mega PDF Invoices (4.9★, 62 reviews) and Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver (5.0★, 46 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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. Mega PDF Invoices has the deeper published review base (62 vs 46), 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.
Mega PDF Invoices typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (62 reviews). Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (46 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Mega PDF Invoices and Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver 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 Alpaca: Pack, Pickup, Deliver" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
