Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Route multi-location orders to multiple stores in one or more ShipStation Accounts.
| ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync | SKULabs Inventory and Shipping | |
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SKULabs is a real time multi-channel inventory, warehouse, and order management solution (WMS).
| Metric | ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync | SKULabs Inventory and Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 5 | ★ 65 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2023 | Sep 2015 |
ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync and SKULabs Inventory and Shipping are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync at Free trial available, SKULabs Inventory and Shipping 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 (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: ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync audit • SKULabs Inventory and Shipping audit
| Keyword | ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync | SKULabs Inventory and Shipping |
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| pack and ship | Not ranked | #4 |
| inventory planning | Not ranked | #22 |
| inventory optimization | Not ranked | #23 |
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Both ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync and SKULabs Inventory and Shipping offer paid plans only. ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync starts at Free trial available; SKULabs Inventory and Shipping starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync (5.0★, 5 reviews) and SKULabs Inventory and Shipping (4.9★, 65 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync 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. SKULabs Inventory and Shipping has the deeper published review base (65 vs 5), 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.
ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). SKULabs Inventory and Shipping typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (65 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. ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync and SKULabs Inventory and Shipping 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 ShipRoutes ShipStation Sync" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
