ReturnBear vs ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment

Based on the data on this page, ReturnBear is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment's 4.4★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: ReturnBear at Free to install, ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment 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.

ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment has the larger user base (101 reviews vs 6), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. ReturnBear's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to ReturnBear; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment's 101-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ReturnBear's broader-but-shallower coverage.

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.

Is ReturnBear or ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment cheaper?

Both ReturnBear and ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment offer paid plans only. ReturnBear starts at Free to install; ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, ReturnBear or ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment?

ReturnBear has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6 reviews) compared to ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment (4.4★ from 101 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose ReturnBear or ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment?

ReturnBear holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, ReturnBear or ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment has the deeper published review base (101 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

ReturnBear typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 reviews). ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (101 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.

Can I migrate data between ReturnBear and ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment?

Migration support varies by app and category. ReturnBear and ShipMonk | Order Fulfillment 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 ReturnBear" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.