DepositDesk vs Dibs – Preorders & Backorders
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for DepositDesk, Nov 8, 2026 for Dibs.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: DepositDesk 5.0 from 1 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- Dibs lists 20 features DepositDesk’s listing doesn’t mention, including Availability date, Back orders, Badges.
Head to head
- United States
- Hong Kong
- Italy
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Pro
- · No order-value caps
- · No per-transaction fees
- · Unlimited deposit orders
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDepositDesk lets you sell any product with a partial deposit at checkout and collect the balance automatically — no manual invoices, no second checkout. Set the deposit as a percentage or a fixed amount, and choose when the balance is due: days after checkout, on a set date, or when you fulfill the order. When the balance comes due, the card saved at checkout is charged through your existing gateway.
Boost sales with Dibs for pre-launch and out-of-stock scenarios. Manage pre order and backorders to enable purchase of coming soon items. Offer partial deposits, book now pay later and automate payment reminders for scheduled collections. Prevent overselling with checkout validation and inventory tracking. Perfect for made to order items, presales and product launches.
- Percentage or fixed-amount deposits on any product, set up in a few clicks
- Balance due on your schedule: days after checkout, a set date, or fulfillment
- Balances collect automatically from the card saved at checkout, with retries
- Supports preorder and backorder plans with product-level customization options.
- Supports both partial and full payments, enhancing transaction flexibility.
- Dashboard to monitor preorder and backorder performance, orders, and statuses.
- Send shipping update emails and automate reminders emails with payment due link.
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 |  DepositDesk |  Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 12 |
| 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Animals & Pet Supplies |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Hong Kong, Italy |
Reviews
| Measure | DepositDesk | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 149(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | DepositDesk | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | DepositDesk | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #57 | #10 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 29, 2026 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Skeg Software | Logbase |
FAQ
DepositDesk and Dibs: common questions
- Which has better reviews, DepositDesk or Dibs?
- On the Shopify App Store: DepositDesk 5.0 from 1 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Dibs lists 20 the others don’t mention, such as Availability date, Back orders, Badges, Buttons. 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 13, 2026 for DepositDesk, Nov 8, 2026 for Dibs; 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 13, 2026 for DepositDesk, Nov 8, 2026 for Dibs. 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.