Barcode Generator vs BSG ‑ Barcode & SKU Generator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Sep 22, 2026 for Barcode Generator, Nov 5, 2026 for BSG.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Barcode Generator 5.0 from 1 reviews and BSG 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- Barcode Generator lists 9 features BSG’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-generation, Bulk printing, Custom elements.
Head to head
Basic
- · 5000 SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Standard
- · 10000 SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Unlimited
- · Unlimited SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBarcode Generator helps merchants quickly create and manage barcodes and QR codes for their Shopify products. It simplifies inventory organization, product labeling, and scanning workflows without requiring external tools. Merchants can generate standard-compliant barcodes for individual products or variants and download them for printing on labels, packaging, or in-store use.
You can generate SKUs and barcodes for your Shopify products and variants. You can create barcode labels and print them directly from your products. You can set custom SKU formats to match your workflow. You can generate codes in bulk for multiple products and variants. You can also quickly find products that are missing SKUs or barcodes to keep your inventory organized.
- Generate standard-compliant barcodes for products and variants
- Create QR codes linked to product pages or custom URLs
- Fully embedded inside Shopify Admin
- Generate SKUs and barcodes for products and variants
- Create and print barcode labels directly from products
- Custom SKU formats for your inventory structure
- Bulk generation for multiple products and variants
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 |  Barcode Generator |  BSG |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Barcode Generator | BSG |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 2(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Barcode Generator | BSG |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $6.95/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Barcode Generator | BSG |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #27(ahead) | #60 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 18, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | barcode generator | VIAV LTD |
FAQ
Barcode Generator and BSG: common questions
- Which has better reviews, Barcode Generator or BSG?
- On the Shopify App Store: Barcode Generator 5.0 from 1 reviews and BSG 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Barcode Generator lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, Bulk printing, Custom elements, Custom layouts. BSG lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom templates, Inventory transfer. 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 Sep 22, 2026 for Barcode Generator, Nov 5, 2026 for BSG; 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 Sep 22, 2026 for Barcode Generator, Nov 5, 2026 for BSG. 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.