Essent Preorder Back in Stock vs Pay Later, Split Pay ‑ Cypher
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock is detected on 839× as many Shopify stores as Pay Later, Split Pay: 6,708 vs 8 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Essent Preorder Back in Stock 5.0 from 1,372 reviews and Pay Later, Split Pay 3.5 from 8 reviews.
- Only Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.95/month for Essent Preorder Back in Stock and $9.99/month for Pay Later, Split Pay.
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists 4 features Pay Later, Split Pay’s listing doesn’t mention, including Made-to-order, Order limits, Out of stock.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- United States
- Canada
- France
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 24/7 support
- · 25 preorders/mo FREE
- · 300 Back in stock notifications/mo FREE
- · Automated preorder, Back in Stock alerts
- · Customise button, sign up forms, email
- · Full & partial payment
Lite
- · 100 preorders/mo
- · 1000 Back in stock notifications/mo
- · 24/7 premium support
- · Advanced features unlocked
- · Omnisend & flow integration
- · Preorder confirmation email & domain
Starter
- · 24/7 premium support
- · 2500 Back in stock notifications/mo
- · 300 preorders/mo
- · All features unlocked
- · Email, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Shopify flow
- · Mixed cart validation
Essentials
- · 10000 Back in stock notifications/mo
- · 500 preorders/mo
- · All features unlocked, priority support
- · Email, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Shopify flow
- · Mixed cart validation
- · Specific markets
Unlimited Plan
- · Card on file
- · No Processing fees
- · Payment options on Product or Cart page
- · Support COD orders for INDIAN customers
- · Unlimited Orders
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSet up pre orders, presale or Back in Stock campaigns for out of stock, coming soon and made to order items. Offer pay in full, partial payment, split payment & deposit with payment schedule. Customise the preorder widget, Preorder Now button and Notify me form on product, collection, search & Quick Buy. Prevent mixed carts, run preorders for Shopify Markets, control inventory & fulfillment rules.
Customers are eager to buy your high-value, made-to-order preorders but may need flexible payment options. Offering Partial payment, Deferred Payment, Split payment, Deposits, Pay Later, NET30 or Pre Order payment options with card on file that can boost sales and loyalty. Set up payment reminders or charge the remaining balance from the card on file when shipping. Automate payment reminder emails.
- Accept preorders & backorders for out of stock products effortlessly
- Customise your Preorder Now button & pre order widget to match your store
- Partial payments: deposit, deferred payment, payment schedule, split payment.
- Set limits on preorders & backorders to manage stock and demand
- Deferred, Partial, Split, Deposits, Pay Later, COD or NET30 payment options
- Payment options on Product (Deposit on Products) or cart page (Deposit on total)
- Charge customer their balance on their card before shipping or on due date
- One click setup. Can be managed from theme customize. Support all languages
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 |  Essent Preorder Back in Stock |  Pay Later, Split Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 6,708(ahead) | 8 |
| Net store change, 28 days | +38 | −2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 158 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 11% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | United States, Canada, France |
Reviews
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Pay Later, Split Pay |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 3.5 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1,372(ahead) | 8 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 16% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Pay Later, Split Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.95/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 4 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Pay Later, Split Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #5(ahead) | #77 |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 in Pre-orders | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Nov 22, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Essential Apps | CypherHub |
FAQ
Essent Preorder Back in Stock and Pay Later, Split Pay: common questions
- Which is more popular, Essent Preorder Back in Stock or Pay Later, Split Pay?
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock is detected on 839× as many Shopify stores as Pay Later, Split Pay: 6,708 vs 8 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Essent Preorder Back in Stock or Pay Later, Split Pay cheaper?
- Only Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.95/month for Essent Preorder Back in Stock and $9.99/month for Pay Later, Split Pay. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Essent Preorder Back in Stock or Pay Later, Split Pay?
- On the Shopify App Store: Essent Preorder Back in Stock 5.0 from 1,372 reviews and Pay Later, Split Pay 3.5 from 8 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Made-to-order, Order limits, Out of stock, Product drops. Pay Later, Split Pay lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Manual payment, Multi-language, Payment reminders. 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; 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. 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.