Essent Preorder Back in Stock 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 Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock is detected on 546× as many Shopify stores as Dibs: 6,555 vs 12 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Essent Preorder Back in Stock 5.0 from 1,368 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- Only Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists a free plan.
- Dibs lists 5 features Essent Preorder Back in Stock’s listing doesn’t mention, including Badges, Crowdfunding, Mixed cart.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- 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.
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
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.
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.
- 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
- 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 |  Essent Preorder Back in Stock |  Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 6,555(ahead) | 12 |
| 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Animals & Pet Supplies |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | United States, Hong Kong, Italy |
Reviews
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1,368(ahead) | 149 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 15%(ahead) | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.95/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Essent Preorder Back in Stock | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #5(ahead) | #10 |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 in Pre-orders | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Launched | Nov 22, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Essential Apps | Logbase |
FAQ
Essent Preorder Back in Stock and Dibs: common questions
- Which is more popular, Essent Preorder Back in Stock or Dibs?
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock is detected on 546× as many Shopify stores as Dibs: 6,555 vs 12 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Essent Preorder Back in Stock or Dibs cheaper?
- Only Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists a free plan. 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 Dibs?
- On the Shopify App Store: Essent Preorder Back in Stock 5.0 from 1,368 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Essent Preorder Back in Stock lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom branding, Custom text, Discounts. Dibs lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Badges, Crowdfunding, Mixed cart, 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 8, 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 8, 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.