Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify vs Essent Preorder Back in Stock
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock is detected on 2243× as many Shopify stores as Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify: 6,728 vs 3 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify 4.2 from 543 reviews and Essent Preorder Back in Stock 5.0 from 1,372 reviews.
- Only Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.95/month for Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify and $4.95/month for Essent Preorder Back in Stock.
- Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify lists 6 features Essent Preorder Back in Stock’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Banners, Draft orders.
Head to head
Sell Preorder, Presale, Back In Stock & Coming Soon Products!
- Australia
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Shopify Basic
- · Coming Soon Calendars
- · Pre-Order Countdown Timer
- · Pre-Order Scheduling
- · Pre-Order based on Locations
- · Split Payments
- · Unlimited Back in Stock Notifications
Shopify Standard
- · Coming Soon Calendars
- · Pre-Order Countdown Timer
- · Pre-Order Scheduling
- · Pre-Order based on Locations
- · Split Payments
- · Unlimited Back in Stock Notifications
Shopify Advance
- · Coming Soon Calendars
- · Pre-Order Countdown Timer
- · Pre-Order Scheduling
- · Pre-Order based on Locations
- · Split Payments
- · Unlimited Back in Stock Notifications
Shopify Plus
- · Coming Soon Calendars
- · Pre-Order Countdown Timer
- · Pre-Order Scheduling
- · Pre-Order based on Locations
- · Split Payments
- · Unlimited Back in Stock Notifications
Free
- · 24/7 support
- · 25 preorders/mo FREE
- · 300 Back in stock notifications/mo FREE
- · Automated preorder, Back in Stock alerts
- · Customise button, sign up forms, email
- · Full & partial payment
Lite
- · 100 preorders/mo
- · 1000 Back in stock notifications/mo
- · 24/7 premium support
- · Advanced features unlocked
- · Omnisend & flow integration
- · Preorder confirmation email & domain
Starter
- · 24/7 premium support
- · 2500 Back in stock notifications/mo
- · 300 preorders/mo
- · All features unlocked
- · Email, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Shopify flow
- · Mixed cart validation
Essentials
- · 10000 Back in stock notifications/mo
- · 500 preorders/mo
- · All features unlocked, priority support
- · Email, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Shopify flow
- · Mixed cart validation
- · Specific markets
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOur app simplifies adding pre-orders to your store, offering all the key features to boost your sales strategy. You can provide flexible payment options like partial payments or pre-order discounts, and allow customers to sign up for stock alerts. With specialized tools for presales and product launches, you'll effortlessly generate hype and increase sales. —Part of the amai App Suite: Enhance your eCommerce.
Set up pre orders, presale or Back in Stock campaigns for out of stock, coming soon and made to order items. Offer pay in full, partial payment, split payment & deposit with payment schedule. Customise the preorder widget, Preorder Now button and Notify me form on product, collection, search & Quick Buy. Prevent mixed carts, run preorders for Shopify Markets, control inventory & fulfillment rules.
- Automate and schedule pre-order dates or enable based on stock levels
- Easily customize every aspect of how pre-orders look and function on your store
- Build product launch hype, replace 'Buy Now' buttons with a 'Coming Soon' one
- Set pre-order quantity limits and display them on products to create urgency
- Accept preorders & backorders for out of stock products effortlessly
- Customise your Preorder Now button & pre order widget to match your store
- Partial payments: deposit, deferred payment, payment schedule, split payment.
- Set limits on preorders & backorders to manage stock and demand
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 |  Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify |  Essent Preorder Back in Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3 | 6,728(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +38 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 158 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 11% |
| Top store categories | Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Australia | United States, United Kingdom, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify | Essent Preorder Back in Stock |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.2 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 543 | 1,372(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 16% |
Pricing
| Measure | Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify | Essent Preorder Back in Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12.95/month | $4.95/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify | Essent Preorder Back in Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #5 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #2 in Pre-orders |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 23, 2015 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Amai | Essential Apps |
FAQ
Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify and Essent Preorder Back in Stock: common questions
- Which is more popular, Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify or Essent Preorder Back in Stock?
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock is detected on 2243× as many Shopify stores as Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify: 6,728 vs 3 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify or Essent Preorder Back in Stock cheaper?
- Only Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.95/month for Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify and $4.95/month for Essent Preorder Back in Stock. 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, Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify or Essent Preorder Back in Stock?
- On the Shopify App Store: Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify 4.2 from 543 reviews and Essent Preorder Back in Stock 5.0 from 1,372 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Banners, Draft orders, Multi-language. Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Made-to-order, Split payments. 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 Nov 9, 2026; 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 Nov 9, 2026. 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.