File Upload Pro 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 Oct 13, 2026 for File Upload Pro, Oct 28, 2026 for MerchUI File Uploader.
The short answer
- Only MerchUI File Uploader lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for File Upload Pro and $5.99/month for MerchUI File Uploader.
- MerchUI File Uploader lists 3 features File Upload Pro’s listing doesn’t mention, including File download, PSD, ZIP.
Head to head
Starter
- · Automatic EXIF/privacy stripping
- · Fully customizable widget
- · Native Shopify Files storage
- · Order attachment via metafields
- · Up to 100 orders with uploads / month
- · Upload rules by tag, type, vendor
Growth
- · Everything in Starter
- · Multiple files per upload
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited orders with uploads
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 featureFile Upload Pro streamlines how merchants collect necessary documents and images from customers for custom orders. By allowing customers to upload files directly on the product or cart page, merchants eliminate confusing email threads and manage all order information in one central location.
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.
- Files attach directly to the order in your Shopify Admin using native storage.
- Merchants can manually attach files to any order directly from their dashboard.
- Custom upload rules let merchants require files only for specific products, coll
- The customizable upload widget seamlessly matches the look of your store.
- 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 Pro |  MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | File Upload Pro | MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | File Upload Pro | MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $5.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | File Upload Pro | MerchUI File Uploader |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #109 | #86(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | BurTech Solution | MerchUI |
FAQ
File Upload Pro and MerchUI File Uploader: common questions
- Is File Upload Pro or MerchUI File Uploader cheaper?
- Only MerchUI File Uploader lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for File Upload Pro 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 Pro lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom fields, Custom rules. MerchUI File Uploader lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as File download, PSD, ZIP. 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 Oct 13, 2026 for File Upload Pro, 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 Oct 13, 2026 for File Upload Pro, 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.