Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Set up preorders with flexible payments and scheduling, and notify when items are back in stock.
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Preorder & Presale Manager: Back In Stock Alerts, Notify Me Restock Emails & Partial Payments.
| Metric | Preorder, Back in Stock Notify | Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 6 | ★ 47 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2026 | Nov 2024 |
Preorder, Back in Stock Notify and Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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, Back in Stock Notify at Free, Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock at Free. 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: Preorder, Back in Stock Notify audit • Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock audit
| Keyword | Preorder, Back in Stock Notify | Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock |
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| preorder notifications | #10 | #16 |
| notify | #12 | #20 |
| split payment | #24 | #15 |
| notify me | #24 | #16 |
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Both Preorder, Back in Stock Notify and Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock offer paid plans only. Preorder, Back in Stock Notify starts at Free; Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Preorder, Back in Stock Notify (5.0★, 6 reviews) and Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock (5.0★, 47 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock does carry the larger published review base (47 vs 6). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock has the deeper published review base (47 vs 6), 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.
Preorder, Back in Stock Notify typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). Vicify Preorder, Back in Stock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (47 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. Preorder, Back in Stock Notify and Vicify Preorder, Back in 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 Preorder, Back in Stock Notify" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
