RF: Barcode Labels Generator vs EmissarySKU Label Creator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 4, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for EmissarySKU Label Creator.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: RF 5.0 from 643 reviews and EmissarySKU Label Creator 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- Only EmissarySKU Label Creator lists a free plan.
- EmissarySKU Label Creator lists 6 features RF’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-generation, Auto-printing, Barcode scanning.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Lite
- · 100 Label Generations/Month
- · Basic Email Support
- · Completely Free!
- · Create QR Codes
- · Create Unlimited Templates
- · Custom Liquid Tags
Standard
- · 2,000 Label Generations/Month
- · All Features of Lite, Plus:
- · Priority Email Support
Pro
- · 10,000 Label Generations/Month
- · All Features of Standard, Plus:
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGenerate professional barcode labels for your products instantly. Create barcodes with a single click, design branded label templates that match your store, and print production-ready labels. No technical skills required. Perfect for managing inventory across single or multiple locations. Works seamlessly with any barcode scanner for easy scanning and inventory management.
Design and print professional barcode labels for your Shopify products with ease. Create fully customizable label templates that pull data from your products. Generate barcodes in multiple formats, add dynamic placeholders for titles, SKUs, and prices. Print on any label type or size. Add your own liquid syntax to enhance your templates. Easily design your own labels with drag-and-drop tools.
- One-click barcode generation for single or bulk products
- SKU creation with custom formatting rules
- Support for multiple barcode standards (EAN-8, EAN-13, Code128, UPC-A, UPC-E)
- Add any details you need (name, SKU, price, options, tags, etc) to labels
- Generate static and dynamic barcodes with multiple formats (UPC, EAN, GTIN, etc)
- Design templates easily using drag and drop elements. Embed images/logos.
- Print on popular template formats from brands such as Avery, Zebra, and more
- Choose your starting position on printed templates to reuse template sheets
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 |  RF |  EmissarySKU Label Creator |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | RF | EmissarySKU Label Creator |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 643(ahead) | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | RF | EmissarySKU Label Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $5/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | RF | EmissarySKU Label Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1(ahead) | #30 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 on Rookies in SKU and barcodes | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Retail Force | Emissary Systems, Inc |
FAQ
RF and EmissarySKU Label Creator: common questions
- Is RF or EmissarySKU Label Creator cheaper?
- Only EmissarySKU Label Creator lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, RF or EmissarySKU Label Creator?
- On the Shopify App Store: RF 5.0 from 643 reviews and EmissarySKU Label Creator 5.0 from 2 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- RF lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk generation, Custom rules, Custom templates, Prefix and suffix. EmissarySKU Label Creator lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, Auto-printing, Barcode scanning, Custom elements. 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 4, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for EmissarySKU Label Creator; 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 4, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for EmissarySKU Label Creator. 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.