Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify vs Dibs – Preorders & Backorders
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
- Dibs is detected on 4.3× as many Shopify stores as Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify: 13 vs 3 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify 4.2 from 543 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify lists 6 features Dibs’s listing doesn’t mention, including Banners, Custom branding, Custom text.
Head to head
- Australia
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Italy
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
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.
Boost sales with Dibs for pre-launch and out-of-stock scenarios. Manage pre order and backorders to enable purchase of coming soon items. Offer partial deposits, book now pay later and automate payment reminders for scheduled collections. Prevent overselling with checkout validation and inventory tracking. Perfect for made to order items, presales and product launches.
- 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
- Supports preorder and backorder plans with product-level customization options.
- Supports both partial and full payments, enhancing transaction flexibility.
- Dashboard to monitor preorder and backorder performance, orders, and statuses.
- Send shipping update emails and automate reminders emails with payment due link.
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 |  Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3 | 13(ahead) |
| 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 | Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Toys & Games |
| Top store countries | Australia | United States, Hong Kong, Italy |
Reviews
| Measure | Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.2 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 543(ahead) | 149 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12.95/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #10 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 23, 2015 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Amai | Logbase |
FAQ
Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify and Dibs: common questions
- Which is more popular, Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify or Dibs?
- Dibs is detected on 4.3× as many Shopify stores as Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify: 13 vs 3 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Which has better reviews, Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify or Dibs?
- On the Shopify App Store: Amai PreOrder Manager + Notify 4.2 from 543 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 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 Banners, Custom branding, Custom text, Discounts. Dibs lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Crowdfunding, Made-to-order, Mixed cart, 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.