RF: Barcode Labels Generator vs Scanplus ‑ Inventory & Barcode
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 6, 2026 for RF, Oct 14, 2026 for Scanplus.
The short answer
- Only RF lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for RF and $9.99/month for Scanplus.
- Scanplus lists 29 features RF’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Auto-generation, Auto-printing.
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
Basic
- · Auto-assign barcodes & SKUs to products
- · Custom label templates & bulk printing
- · Online Support
- · Unlimited barcode & SKU generation
- · Unlimited barcode label printing
Standard
- · All Basic Features
- · Bin Locations & Put-away flow
- · Inventory Checks & Transfers
- · Packing Slips & Pick Lists
- · Pick, Pack, Fulfill & Check Orders
Advanced
- · 6 User Accounts & Priority Support
- · AI Insights, Analytics & Order Logs
- · All Basic & Standard Features
- · Demand Forecasting & Smart Generate
- · Purchase Orders & Transfer Orders
Pro
- · All Advanced features
- · Barcode Aliases & User Analytics
- · Premium Support
- · Unlimited Order Batches
- · Unlimited User Accounts & Location Roles
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.
Scanplus helps merchants manage inventory and warehouse operations using barcode scanning. Generate and print barcode labels for products and variants, then track stock across multiple locations with real time adjustments and a history of past levels. Create purchase orders for suppliers and receive stock at the dock by scanning items. Move inventory between locations with transfer orders and shipping manifests.
- 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
- Scan barcodes to pick, pack, and fulfill orders and prevent shipping errors
- Generate custom SKUs and barcodes in bulk and print labels on thermal printers
- Create purchase orders and receive stock by scanning to reconcile quantities
- Transfer stock between locations with shipping manifests and automatic sync
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 |  Scanplus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Scanplus |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 652 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
FAQ
RF and Scanplus: common questions
- Is RF or Scanplus cheaper?
- Only RF lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for RF and $9.99/month for Scanplus. 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 1 the others don’t mention, such as Custom size. Scanplus lists 29 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Auto-generation, Auto-printing, Auto-processing. 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 6, 2026 for RF, Oct 14, 2026 for Scanplus; 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 6, 2026 for RF, Oct 14, 2026 for Scanplus. 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.