Custom Upload Studio vs GS Uploader

Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.

The short answer

  • Only Custom Upload Studio lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Custom Upload Studio and $15/month for GS Uploader.
  • Custom Upload Studio lists 5 features GS Uploader’s listing doesn’t mention, including File download, Image crop, JPEG.

Head to head

App Store reviews

Custom Upload Studio: —
GS Uploader: 1
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Pitch
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Categories
  • Custom file upload
  • Custom file upload
Languages
  • English
  • English
Launched
Aug 12, 2026
Jul 29, 2024
Built for Shopify
Not badged
Not badged
Reviews per month
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1 last full month
Detected stores
0active installs
0active installs
Most common store size
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—
Top countries
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Momentum

New reviews each month

Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.

011DecJanGS Uploader: 1 reviews in December 2024GS Uploader: 1 reviews in January 2026
Custom Upload StudioGS UploaderCompleted months only
Free options
Free planFree trial
Free planFree trial
Monthly range
From $0 to $29/month
From $15 to $25/month
Plans
FreeFree
Starter$9/month
7-day free trial
Growth$19/month
7-day free trial
Advanced$29/month
7-day free trial
Basic subscription$15/month
7-day free trial
  • · Access files for 7 days
  • · No limit on file upload size
  • · Weight Management
Pro Subscription$25/month
  • · No limit for file access
  • · No limit on file upload size
  • · Weight Management
Coverage
7 of 7 features100%
2 of 7 features29%
Unique strengths
  • File download
  • Image crop
  • JPEG
  • PDF
  • +1 more
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Custom file upload
100%7/7
29%2/7
File management
100%3/3
33%1/3
File types
100%4/4
25%1/4
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Custom Upload StudioGS Uploader7 features listed across both App Store listings

Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.

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How it sells itself

Custom Upload Studio helps merchants sell custom products with file uploads and automatic size-based pricing. Customers can upload artwork, enter dimensions, preview their files, and receive instant pricing before checkout. The app supports dynamic pricing, optional add-ons, image previews, and draft-order checkout workflows.

Our app allows merchant's customers to upload multiple image files , it automatically calculate amount depending on specific rates added in setting area in app, and allow in cart and checkout process. Merchant can download zip file and print the user submitted files. Options for square foot and linear foot available! Options for choose measuring unit in Inch & Centimetre.

Key points
  • Allow customers to upload files and artwork directly from product pages.
  • Automatically calculate prices based on width, height, and quantity.
  • Support image previews and custom add-ons for made-to-order products.
  • Create accurate draft orders without manual calculations or quotes.
  • Drag and Drop images upload feature
  • Separate order listing with download button.
  • Customize details like max width, rates based on Sq.ft and Liner ft
  • Autocalculate sell amount based on height and width
Screenshots
Custom Upload Studio
Allow customers to upload artwork files and customize order dimePreview how colors will print with CMYK soft-proof technology.Preview how halftoned images will print.
GS Uploader
GS UploaderGS UploaderGang Sheet Uploader

All the numbers

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A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.

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Adoption

MeasureCustom Upload StudioGS Uploader
Detected storesNot publishedNot published
Net store change, 28 days0estimated0estimated
Stores added, 28 daysNot enough dataNot enough data
Big-brand shareNot enough dataNot enough data
Top store categoriesNot publishedNot published
Top store countriesNot publishedNot published

Reviews

MeasureCustom Upload StudioGS Uploader
App Store ratingNot published5.0 ★
App Store reviewsNot published1
New reviews, 28 daysNot enough data0
Reviewers a year or more inNot enough dataNot enough data

Pricing

MeasureCustom Upload StudioGS Uploader
Free planYesNot listed
Lowest paid monthly plan$9/month(ahead)$15/month
Longest free trial7 days7 days
Plans listed42

Listing

MeasureCustom Upload StudioGS Uploader
Shopify category rank#204in Custom file upload#146(ahead)in Custom file upload
Shopify App ChartsNot on this week’s chartsNot on this week’s charts
Built for ShopifyNoNo
LaunchedAug 12, 2026Jul 29, 2024
Languages1English1English
DeveloperAysin KaramanNuFlo Graphix

FAQ

Custom Upload Studio and GS Uploader: common questions

Is Custom Upload Studio or GS Uploader cheaper?
Only Custom Upload Studio lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Custom Upload Studio and $15/month for GS Uploader. 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?
Custom Upload Studio lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as File download, Image crop, JPEG, PDF. 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 Oct 14, 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 Oct 14, 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.