BSG ‑ Barcode & SKU Generator vs StoreGuard – Find Missing SKUs
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, Oct 14, 2026 for StoreGuard.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $6.95/month for BSG and $14/month for StoreGuard.
- BSG lists 6 features StoreGuard’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-generation, Barcode integration, Bulk generation.
Head to head
Basic
- · 5000 SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Standard
- · 10000 SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Unlimited
- · Unlimited SKU/Barcode/Label Generated
Starter
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.
StoreGuard helps Shopify merchants detect missing and duplicate SKUs across their product variants. Missing or duplicated SKUs can cause issues with inventory tracking, fulfillment processes, and integrations. StoreGuard scans all product variants and highlights potential SKU issues so they can be reviewed and fixed directly in the 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
- Detect duplicate SKUs across all products and variants
- Find products and variants with missing SKUs
- Export CSV reports to fix product data issues quickly
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 |  StoreGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | StoreGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | StoreGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $6.95/month(ahead) | $14/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | BSG | StoreGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | VIAV LTD | AHN International |
FAQ
BSG and StoreGuard: common questions
- Is BSG or StoreGuard cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $6.95/month for BSG and $14/month for StoreGuard. 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 6 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, Barcode integration, Bulk generation, Custom templates. StoreGuard lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Duplicate check, Variants. 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, Oct 14, 2026 for StoreGuard; 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, Oct 14, 2026 for StoreGuard. 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.