Essent Preorder Back in Stock vs Pre Order Manager
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Essent Preorder Back in Stock, Oct 24, 2026 for Pre Order Manager.
The short answer
- 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 Pre Order Manager.
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists 16 features Pre Order Manager’s listing doesn’t mention, including Availability date, Back orders, Coming soon.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
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
Basic
- · Basic analytics dashboard
- · Email notifications
- · Order status tracking
- · Pre-order button customization
- · Up to 50 pre-order products
Pro
- · Advanced analytics dashboard
- · Custom pre-order messages
- · Deposit payment support
- · Email notifications
- · Pre-order button customization
- · Priority support
Advanced
- · Advanced analytics dashboard
- · Bulk product operations
- · Custom pre-order messages
- · Deposit payment support
- · Email notifications
- · Pre-order button customization
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.
📝 App Description (Detailed) Overview This app allows merchants to enable pre-orders on their products and continue selling even when items are out of stock with the option to integrate wishkeeper app and StockPing app to add wishlist and back in stock reminder features. How it works The app provides a customizable pre-order button that replaces or works alongside the default add-to-cart button.
- 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
- Add a pre-order button to selected products
- Show a countdown timer to create urgency
- Manage pre-order products from a simple dashboard
- Continue selling even when inventory is unavailable
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 |  Pre Order Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 6,585 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +33 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 158 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 11% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Pre Order Manager |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1,368 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 15% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Pre Order Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.95/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Pre Order Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #5(ahead) | #68 |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 in Pre-orders | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Nov 22, 2024 | May 13, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Essential Apps | KASWEBTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
FAQ
Essent Preorder Back in Stock and Pre Order Manager: common questions
- Is Essent Preorder Back in Stock or Pre Order Manager 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 Pre Order Manager. 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?
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as Availability date, Back orders, Coming soon, Custom branding. 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 8, 2026 for Essent Preorder Back in Stock, Oct 24, 2026 for Pre Order Manager; 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 8, 2026 for Essent Preorder Back in Stock, Oct 24, 2026 for Pre Order Manager. 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.