EZ 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
- EZ Preorder & Back In Stock is detected on 136× as many Shopify stores as Dibs: 1,636 vs 12 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: EZ Preorder & Back In Stock 4.6 from 157 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- Only EZ Preorder & Back In Stock lists a free plan.
- Dibs lists 12 features EZ Preorder & Back In Stock’s listing doesn’t mention, including Availability date, Coming soon, Crowdfunding.
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
- · 3 preorder types
- · Custom note above preorder button
- · First 10 preorders or $400
- · First 30 restock alerts
- · Language translation
- · Preorder confirmation emails
Core
- · 250 Restock Alerts
- · 50 Preorders or $2,000 per month
- · Bulk Editing Features
- · Everything In Free
Growth
- · 150 preorders or $5,000 per month
- · 750 restock alerts
- · Custom preorder page
- · Featured preorder section
- · Preorder badges on collection pages
- · Preorder for specific markets
Professional
- · 1500 restock alerts
- · 300 preorders or $10,000 per month
- · Direct to checkout preorder button
- · Free gifts with preorder
- · Partial payments
- · Preorder discounts
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureUse our preorder or notify me button to capture demand regardless of stock levels! Use preorder now to launch products before inventory arrives, or keep selling when out of stock. Showcase preorders across your store with visibility features. Offer preorders, backorders, or presales with a deposit, partial payments, or a discount to increase conversions.
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.
- Keep selling when out of stock
- Take presales for future products that will release soon
- Add a custom note above the preorder button
- Pre order button automatically styles to match your theme
- 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 |  EZ Preorder & Back In Stock |  Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,636(ahead) | 12 |
| Net store change, 28 days | −27 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 9 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 10% | 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 | EZ Preorder & Back In Stock | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.6 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 157(ahead) | 149 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 9 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 40%(ahead) | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | EZ Preorder & Back In Stock | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | EZ Preorder & Back In Stock | Dibs |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #20 | #10(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #9 in Pre-orders | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 11, 2023 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Casual Ecommerce Apps | Logbase |
FAQ
EZ Preorder & Back In Stock and Dibs: common questions
- Which is more popular, EZ Preorder & Back In Stock or Dibs?
- EZ Preorder & Back In Stock is detected on 136× as many Shopify stores as Dibs: 1,636 vs 12 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is EZ Preorder & Back In Stock or Dibs cheaper?
- Only EZ 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, EZ Preorder & Back In Stock or Dibs?
- On the Shopify App Store: EZ Preorder & Back In Stock 4.6 from 157 reviews and Dibs 5.0 from 149 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- EZ Preorder & Back In Stock lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Custom text. Dibs lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Availability date, Coming soon, Crowdfunding, Deposits. 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.