SGT: SKU and Barcode Generator vs FlexScan: Scan Any Barcode
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 7, 2026 for SGT, Oct 13, 2026 for FlexScan.
The short answer
- Only SGT lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for SGT and $24.99/month for FlexScan.
- SGT lists 6 features FlexScan’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-generation, Bulk generation, Custom rules.
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
- · Barcode and QR images (PNG, SVG)
- · CSV import and duplicate finder
- · Create 100 SKUs or barcodes a month
- · Drag-and-drop label editor
- · Fonts, colors, logos, any language
- · GS1 UPC/EAN barcodes, custom SKU rules
Basic
- · Auto-generate for new products
- · Auto-generate for new variants
- · Bulk select all or a whole collection
- · Everything in Free
- · Generate SKU and barcode together
- · Prevent duplicate GS1 and pattern codes
Monthly sub
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGive every product and variant a SKU code and a scannable barcode without typing. Build SKU rules from prefixes, vendor and option abbreviations and counters, with a live preview. Create GS1 GTIN barcodes (UPC-A, EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF-14) or internal codes. Auto-generate for new products and variants, import from CSV, find duplicates.
Shopify POS only reads one barcode per variant, but most products have multiple codes. Supplier barcodes, internal SKUs, ISBNs, and legacy identifiers all cause failed scans at the register. FlexScan maps any additional identifier stored in product metafields to the correct variant. Staff scan as usual and POS finds the correct product every time. Add your alternate codes to metafields and FlexScan handles the rest.
- Generate SKU codes and barcodes effortlessly with SingleTec SKU Barcode Generate
- Choose from random code generation or advanced numbering options
- Effortlessly list new products with automatic SKU/barcode generation!
- Internal use only. Not for major platforms like Amazon, Walmart, Google Shopping
- Scan barcodes, ISBNs, SKUs, or any code from Shopify POS instantly.
- Map unlimited alternate codes to variants using existing product metafields.
- Works inside Shopify POS with no workflow changes or staff retraining needed.
- Built for wholesale, apparel, electronics, books, and legacy system migrations.
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 | SGT |  FlexScan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SGT | FlexScan |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 52 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 1 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
SGT and FlexScan: common questions
- Is SGT or FlexScan cheaper?
- Only SGT lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99/month for SGT and $24.99/month for FlexScan. 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?
- SGT lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, Bulk generation, Custom rules, Custom templates. 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 7, 2026 for SGT, Oct 13, 2026 for FlexScan; 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 7, 2026 for SGT, Oct 13, 2026 for FlexScan. 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.