Akadenia File Upload vs QuickFiles — File Uploads
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Akadenia File Upload, Nov 5, 2026 for QuickFiles.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Akadenia File Upload 5.0 from 1 reviews and QuickFiles 4.9 from 44 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Akadenia File Upload and $3.99/month for QuickFiles.
- QuickFiles lists 4 features Akadenia File Upload’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom fields, PDF, Printing.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 14-day retention
- · 50 uploads/mo
- · Community Support
- · Up to 5 MB file size
Starter
- · 15MB max file size
- · 30-day retention
- · 500 uploads/mo
- · Email Support
Pro
- · 2,000 uploads/mo
- · 25MB max file size
- · 90-day retention
- · Priority Support
Free
- · 1 GB secure file storage
- · 1 upload field
- · 10 customer uploads per month
- · 25 MB max file size
- · 3+ month of file storage
- · Drag-and-drop storefront widget
Micro
- · 10 upload fields
- · 12+ month of file storage
- · 5 GB storage
- · 50 MB max file size
- · 500 uploads per month
- · Custom styling
Starter
- · 1,000 customer uploads per month
- · 12+ month of file storage
- · 200 MB max file size
- · 50 GB secure file storage
- · Custom widget styling
- · Files linked to their orders
Pro
- · 24+ month of file storage
- · 500 MB max file size
- · Everything in Starter
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited customer uploads
- · Unlimited file storage
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAkadenia File Upload makes it easy for customers to upload images directly with their orders, helping merchants collect files upfront. You can define allowed file types, set size and quantity limits, and ensure customers provide images that meet your requirements.
QuickFiles is an easy way to add file upload fields to your Shopify store. Whether you sell custom t-shirts, personalized gifts, or print-on-demand products, QuickFiles makes it easy for customers to upload their files on the product page. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF with built-in image cropping, and more. Set up upload fields in minutes with smart product targeting by tag, collection, or specific products.
- Customers upload images before adding the product to their cart
- Store manager can set types, min. dimensions, max size and count
- Built-in editor to crop and rotate images
- Uploaded images reference is stored in each order details
- Drag & drop uploads with progress bar, thumbnails, and file preview
- Built-in image cropping with aspect ratio lock (1:1, 4:3, 16:9)
- Secure cloud storage — download links appear on every order
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Akadenia File Upload |  QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Akadenia File Upload | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 44(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Akadenia File Upload | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $3.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Akadenia File Upload | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #180 | #5(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #3 on Rookies in Custom file upload |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Sep 24, 2025 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Akadenia | Nerd Labs |
FAQ
Akadenia File Upload and QuickFiles: common questions
- Is Akadenia File Upload or QuickFiles cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Akadenia File Upload and $3.99/month for QuickFiles. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Akadenia File Upload or QuickFiles?
- On the Shopify App Store: Akadenia File Upload 5.0 from 1 reviews and QuickFiles 4.9 from 44 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Akadenia File Upload lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom rules, File conversion, Image optimization. QuickFiles lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom fields, PDF, Printing, Templates. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Akadenia File Upload, Nov 5, 2026 for QuickFiles; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Akadenia File Upload, Nov 5, 2026 for QuickFiles. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.