RF: Barcode Labels Generator vs Label Forge
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for Label Forge.
The short answer
- Only RF lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for RF and $9.99/month for Label Forge.
- RF lists 5 features Label Forge’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom rules, GTIN, Prefix and suffix.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Create professional label templates
- · Create retail-ready GTIN barcodes
- · Design labels with an easy visual editor
- · Generate up to 250 barcodes & SKUs
- · Get help from our email and chat support
- · Print up to 250 product labels
Starter
- · A practical fit for small stores
- · Auto-assign barcodes & SKUs to products
- · Everything in Free
- · Generate unlimited barcodes & SKUs
- · Prepare labels in bulk from Excel or PDF
- · Print 3000 product labels monthly
Growth
- · Adjust inventory & Inventory Control
- · Bin locations
- · Create labels for upcoming inventory
- · Everything in Starter
- · Manage inventory from one workspace
- · Pick and Pack Orders
Business
- · Built for high-volume retail & warehouse
- · Dedicated customer support manager
- · Demand Forecasting & Smart Generate
- · Everything in Growth
- · Keep supplier information organized
- · Label incoming stock from purchase order
Label Forge Pro
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 labels in a drag-and-drop editor at true physical size, or start from built-in presets for Avery sheets and Dymo or Zebra rolls. Print the needed quantity based on your on-hand inventory, export a print-ready PDF, and use the calibration setting to align labels precisely on the page. A built-in duplicate finder flags any barcode assigned to more than one variant.
- 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
- New barcodes never overwrite existing ones, checked across your whole catalog
- Built-in duplicate finder flags barcodes used on more than one variant
- Vector labels print at true size — 66.675 mm prints as 66.675 mm
- Presets for Avery sheets, Dymo and Zebra rolls, or any custom size
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 |  Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 667 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | RF | Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | RF | Label Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1(ahead) | #54 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 on Pricing moves in SKU and barcodes | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 24, 2025 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Retail Force | Wolox Technology Inc. |
FAQ
RF and Label Forge: common questions
- Is RF or Label Forge cheaper?
- Only RF lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for RF and $9.99/month for Label Forge. 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?
- RF lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Custom rules, GTIN, Prefix and suffix, QR codes. Label Forge lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Barcode integration, Custom elements, Duplicate check. 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 9, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for Label Forge; 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 9, 2026 for RF, Oct 13, 2026 for Label Forge. 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.