BSG ‑ Barcode & SKU Generator vs Labelsmith: Barcode Labels
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026 for BSG, Nov 6, 2026 for Labelsmith.
The short answer
- Only Labelsmith lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.95/month for BSG and $7.99/month for Labelsmith.
- Labelsmith lists 6 features BSG’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk printing, Custom elements, Custom layouts.
Head to head
Basic
- · 5000 SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Standard
- · 10000 SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Unlimited
- · Unlimited SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Free
- · 200 labels each month
- · Barcode checks and CSV export
- · Reprint saved batches at no extra cost
- · Saved layouts and free test pages
- · Standard and custom label sizes
Pro
- · Assign and import barcodes
- · Everything in Free; unlimited labels
- · Purchase orders, CSV and Stocky imports
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureYou 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.
Choose products, set quantities and preview your labels before downloading a PDF. Save layouts for sheet, roll and jewelry labels, and reuse partly used sheets. Check for duplicate or invalid barcodes before printing. Pro adds unlimited labels, barcode assignment and imports, plus labels from Shopify purchase orders and delivery CSVs, including Stocky exports.
- 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
- Sheet, roll and jewelry label layouts, with custom sizes and fields
- Test pages and saved alignment settings for each layout
- Set quantities yourself or use stock counts and received delivery quantities
- Check duplicate barcodes and invalid check digits before printing
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 |  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 | BSG | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BSG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $6.95/month(ahead) | $7.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | BSG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #60 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 11, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | VIAV LTD | Lasting Ground |
FAQ
BSG and Labelsmith: common questions
- Is BSG or Labelsmith cheaper?
- Only Labelsmith lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.95/month for BSG and $7.99/month for Labelsmith. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BSG lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk generation, Custom templates, Inventory transfer, QR codes. Labelsmith lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk printing, Custom elements, Custom layouts, Custom size. 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 5, 2026 for BSG, Nov 6, 2026 for Labelsmith; 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 5, 2026 for BSG, Nov 6, 2026 for Labelsmith. 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.