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| Metric | SparkLayer B2B Catalogs | Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 1 | ★ 155 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | — | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 29 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2026 | Jan 2018 |
SparkLayer B2B Catalogs edges out Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: SparkLayer B2B Catalogs at Free plan available, Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B 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. Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B has the larger user base (155 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SparkLayer B2B Catalogs's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to SparkLayer B2B Catalogs; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B's 155-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than SparkLayer B2B Catalogs'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.
Read each app's audit: SparkLayer B2B Catalogs audit • Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B audit
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| Keyword | SparkLayer B2B Catalogs | Wholesale Lock Manager |
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| lock pages | #161 | #4 |
| bss b2b | #19 | #14 |
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Both SparkLayer B2B Catalogs and Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B offer paid plans only. SparkLayer B2B Catalogs starts at Free plan available; Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
SparkLayer B2B Catalogs has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B (4.8★ from 155 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. SparkLayer B2B Catalogs fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B has more onboarding documentation maturity (155 reviews vs 1), 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.
SparkLayer B2B Catalogs typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1 reviews). Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (155 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. SparkLayer B2B Catalogs and Wholesale Lock Manager: B2B 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 SparkLayer B2B Catalogs" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
