EZ Preorder & Back In Stock vs PreOrder Now
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 EZ Preorder & Back In Stock, Oct 13, 2026 for PreOrder Now.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for EZ Preorder & Back In Stock and $14.99/month for PreOrder Now.
- EZ Preorder & Back In Stock lists 7 features PreOrder Now’s listing doesn’t mention, including Back orders, Badges, Custom text.
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
- · 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
Free
- · Up to 10 pre-orders per month
Basic
- · Unlimited pre-orders and automatic email
Growth
- · Priority Support
- · Unlimited pre-orders plus analytics
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.
Turn any product into a pre-order in minutes. One toggle — your buy button changes to "Pre-order Now" automatically. No coding required. Collect payment before inventory arrives. Perfect for product launches, seasonal items, and limited editions. Unlike other pre-order apps — settings stay exactly where you put them. No unexpected changes. No missing order tags. Confirmation emails included.
- 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
- Enable pre-orders on any product with one toggle
- Confirmation emails included — no per-email fees
- Automatic confirmation and fulfilment emails
- Clean dashboard to track all pre-orders and status
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 |  PreOrder Now |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,632 | Not published |
| 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 | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | EZ Preorder & Back In Stock | PreOrder Now |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.6 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 157 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 9 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 40% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | EZ Preorder & Back In Stock | PreOrder Now |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month(ahead) | $14.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | EZ Preorder & Back In Stock | PreOrder Now |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #20(ahead) | #98 |
| Shopify App Charts | #9 in Pre-orders | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jul 11, 2023 | May 19, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Casual Ecommerce Apps | Perre |
FAQ
EZ Preorder & Back In Stock and PreOrder Now: common questions
- Is EZ Preorder & Back In Stock or PreOrder Now cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for EZ Preorder & Back In Stock and $14.99/month for PreOrder Now. 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?
- EZ Preorder & Back In Stock lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Back orders, Badges, Custom text, Deferred payments. 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 EZ Preorder & Back In Stock, Oct 13, 2026 for PreOrder Now; 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 EZ Preorder & Back In Stock, Oct 13, 2026 for PreOrder Now. 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.