Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Powerful solution for: pre-order, restock alert, coming soon, presale, backorders
| PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock | Stock Meter | |
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Stock Meter transforms how you showcase product availability in your store
| Metric | PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock | Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.8k | 2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 6 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2017 | Dec 2024 |
PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock and Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock 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: PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock at Free plan available, Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock 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. PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock has the larger user base (1,786 reviews vs 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock'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: PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock audit • Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock audit
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| Keyword | PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock | Stock Meter |
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| pre-orders | #4 | Not ranked |
| restock alerts | #4 | Not ranked |
| preorder | #5 | Not ranked |
| Signal | PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock | Stock Meter |
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| Average rating | 4.9 ★ (1.8k) | 5.0 ★ (2) |
| Rating distribution | 595% 44% 30% 20% 11% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
Both PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock and Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock offer paid plans only. PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock starts at Free plan available; Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock (4.9★, 1,786 reviews) and Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock (5.0★, 2 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. PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock 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. PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,786 reviews vs 2), 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.
very helpful chat person (Mike!) so easy to set up
A good system, easy to manage back in stock notification. Helen was really helpful when support was needed.
Support is always happy to help.
Just started using this! Had a hiccup at setup and support was fast to fix. Thanks for your help, Helen!
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PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,786 reviews). Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2 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. PreOrder Globo | Back in Stock and Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock 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 Stock Meter: Real‑Time Stock" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
