File Upload by Uploadery vs MerchUI File Uploader
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 13, 2026 for File Upload by Uploadery, Oct 28, 2026 for MerchUI File Uploader.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for File Upload by Uploadery and $5.99/month for MerchUI File Uploader.
- File Upload by Uploadery lists 11 features MerchUI File Uploader’s listing doesn’t mention, including Add-ons, Custom rules, Dropdowns.
Head to head
Give your customers the ability to send files with their order
- 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.
Affiliate
- · 100% customizable
- · All file types
- · FREE for partner development stores
- · Up to 50MB per file
Professional
- · 100GB archive space
- · All file types
- · Fully customizable
- · No order limits
- · Unlimited file uploads
- · Up to 50MB per file
100MB
- · 100GB archive space
- · All file types
- · Fully customizable
- · No order limits
- · Unlimited file uploads
- · Up to 100MB per file
2GB
- · 100GB archive space
- · All file types
- · Fully customizable
- · No order limits
- · Unlimited file uploads
- · Up to 2GB per file
Free
- · 20 uploads every 30 days
- · 3 styles and custom accent colors
- · Order-linked downloads in Shopify & app
- · PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF and PDF
- · Up to 25 MB per file
Pro
- · 3 styles and custom accent colors
- · 500 uploads every 30 days
- · Choose 25, 50, 75 or 100 MB per file
- · Choose from 1 to 10 files per product
- · File retention up to 30 days
- · Order-linked downloads in Shopify & app
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureUploadery lets customers upload files directly when adding your products to their cart. Files are attached to the order in Shopify so you can fulfill without chasing customers. Accept any file type, validate uploads, keep your fulfillment workflow clean, and your shoppers happy.
MerchUI File Uploader lets customers attach artwork, images, and other files on product pages before checkout. Uploads stay associated with the selected product and variant, so merchants can find the right files for each order. View and download files from Shopify admin, set allowed file types and upload limits, and control how long files are stored. Choose a storefront upload style that fits your theme.
- Let your customers upload files when they order from your shop
- Email customers a preview image of their made-to-order item
- Set minimum/maximum heights & widths for uploaded images
- Control what uploaded files you accept with specific filetypes or aspect ratios
- Add a customizable file uploader to selected product templates
- Accept images, PDFs, and professional design files up to 100 MB
- Track, preview, and download customer uploads from one dashboard
- Set file-size limits, accepted formats, and automatic retention
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 |  File Upload by Uploadery |  MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,766 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −11 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 16 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 11% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Arts & Entertainment | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | File Upload by Uploadery | MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.6 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 184 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 17% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | File Upload by Uploadery | MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $5.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | File Upload by Uploadery | MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #15(ahead) | #86 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 in Custom file upload | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | May 20, 2015 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | ShopPad Inc. | MerchUI |
FAQ
File Upload by Uploadery and MerchUI File Uploader: common questions
- Is File Upload by Uploadery or MerchUI File Uploader cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for File Upload by Uploadery and $5.99/month for MerchUI File Uploader. 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?
- File Upload by Uploadery lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Add-ons, Custom rules, Dropdowns, Excel. 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 13, 2026 for File Upload by Uploadery, Oct 28, 2026 for MerchUI File Uploader; 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 13, 2026 for File Upload by Uploadery, Oct 28, 2026 for MerchUI File Uploader. 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.