Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
SKULabs is a real time multi-channel inventory, warehouse, and order management solution (WMS).
| SKULabs Inventory and Shipping | Synth | |
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| Metric | SKULabs Inventory and Shipping | Synth |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 65 | 2 |
| Free plan | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing | From $299/month | ★ Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Sep 2015 | Jun 2024 |
SKULabs Inventory and Shipping and Synth 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.
On pricing, Synth offers a free tier (Free plan available) while SKULabs Inventory and Shipping starts at From $299/month. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.
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: SKULabs Inventory and Shipping audit • Synth audit
| Keyword | SKULabs Inventory and Shipping | Synth |
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| pack and ship | #5 | Not ranked |
| inventory planning | #22 | Not ranked |
| inventory optimization | #23 | Not ranked |
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Synth is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free plan available). SKULabs Inventory and Shipping starts at From $299/month. Both publish their pricing on the Shopify App Store; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
SKULabs Inventory and Shipping (4.9★, 65 reviews) and Synth (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.
Synth 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 2), 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.
SKULabs Inventory and Shipping typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (65 reviews). Synth typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 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. SKULabs Inventory and Shipping and Synth 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 Synth" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
