FillSpeed vs MerchPulse
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 FillSpeed, Nov 5, 2026 for MerchPulse.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $29.99/month for FillSpeed and $9/month for MerchPulse.
- FillSpeed lists 7 features MerchPulse’s listing doesn’t mention, including Activity tracking, Analytics dashboard, Benchmarking.
Head to head
Basic Plan
MerchPulse Pro
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureHidden slowdowns cause orders to get stuck in picking, packing, staging, or handoff—creating delays, irate customers, and a slow erosion of trust. Throughput drops, stalled picking, packing backups, and backlog often surface only after delays hit. FillSpeed gives you real time fulfillment visibility, heatmaps, and flow analytics so you can catch issues early and keep throughput steady even during demand spikes.
MerchPulse works like an AI analyst for your Shopify store. It reviews sales, inventory, and product performance, then sends plain-English daily reports so you know what changed, what needs attention, and where revenue may be at risk without digging through dashboards.
- Real‑time fulfillment heatmap showing flow across pick, pack, and handoff.
- Aging‑order visual alerts that surface delays before they impact customers.
- Backlog and throughput signals to track daily fulfillment stability.
- AI‑generated insights of charts that explain trends and emerging issues.
- Operations Intelligence surface operational risks proactively
- Sales Rhythm Monitoring detect unusual slowdowns compared to normal performance
- Inventory Risk Detection with low stock and excess inventory affecting revenue
- Proactive Revenue Visibility in recent trend to quickly assess conversion
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 |  FillSpeed |  MerchPulse |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FillSpeed | MerchPulse |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FillSpeed | MerchPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29.99/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | FillSpeed | MerchPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #1075 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 29, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | simplyFYI Communications, LLC | MerchPulse |
FAQ
FillSpeed and MerchPulse: common questions
- Is FillSpeed or MerchPulse cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $29.99/month for FillSpeed and $9/month for MerchPulse. 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?
- FillSpeed lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Activity tracking, Analytics dashboard, Benchmarking, Custom dashboards. MerchPulse lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as AI insights. 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 FillSpeed, Nov 5, 2026 for MerchPulse; 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 FillSpeed, Nov 5, 2026 for MerchPulse. 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.