Esby: GST Invoicer India vs GSTFLY
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 28, 2026 for Esby, Oct 13, 2026 for GSTFLY.
The short answer
- Only Esby lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for Esby and $4/month for GSTFLY.
- Esby lists 4 features GSTFLY’s listing doesn’t mention, including Compliance reporting, Data export, Rate management.
Head to head
Free
- · CGST/SGST or IGST applied automatically
- · Credit notes for every refund
- · GST invoice created on every paid order
- · GSTR-1 worksheet export
- · Invoice emailed to your buyer
- · Up to 50 orders every month
Starter
- · Bill from more than one GSTIN
- · CGST/SGST or IGST applied for you
- · Credit notes for every refund
- · GST invoice on every order
- · GSTR-1 and Tally XML export
- · Invoice emailed to your buyer
Growth
- · Up to 2,500 orders every month
- · same 8 as Starter
Pro
- · Up to 5,000 orders every month
- · same 8 as Starter
Payeasy
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEvery order becomes a compliant GST invoice, emailed to your buyer automatically. CGST/SGST or IGST chosen from the shipping state, using your per-product HSN codes and rates. Refunds create matching credit notes. At filing time, export GSTR-1 or Tally-ready XML in one click. Numbering is gap-free and sequential per financial year, and failed orders retry automatically.
GSTFLY simplifies GST management with features tailored for Indian businesses. It automates the generation of precise GST invoices for both B2B and B2C sales and offers customizable reports to meet your accountant’s needs with ease. The tool also supports automated e-invoicing and sends GST invoices directly to your customers. Additionally, you can download reports in bulk for convenient handling by your accountants.
- A Rule-46 compliant GST invoice, emailed the moment an order is paid
- Correct CGST, SGST or IGST on every order, using your own HSN codes and rates
- Missing invoices are retried automatically, and flagged if they need you
- GSTR-1 reports, bulk invoice downloads and Tally XML for your accountant
- Automated Invoicing: Generate GST-compliant invoices quickly and accurately.
- Real-time GST Validation: Validates GSTINs, ensuring accuracy & compliance
- User-Friendly Interface: Offers an intuitive interface accessible to users
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 |  Esby |  GSTFLY |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Esby | GSTFLY |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
Esby and GSTFLY: common questions
- Is Esby or GSTFLY cheaper?
- Only Esby lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for Esby and $4/month for GSTFLY. 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?
- Esby lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Compliance reporting, Data export, Rate management, Tax number validation. GSTFLY lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom invoices, Local tax returns. 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 28, 2026 for Esby, Oct 13, 2026 for GSTFLY; 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 28, 2026 for Esby, Oct 13, 2026 for GSTFLY. 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.