FreshGuard AI: FEFO Expiry vs Freshly Batch Inventory
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for FreshGuard AI, Oct 13, 2026 for Freshly Batch Inventory.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for FreshGuard AI and $24/month for Freshly Batch Inventory.
- Freshly Batch Inventory lists 6 features FreshGuard AI’s listing doesn’t mention, including Barcodes, Insights, Multi-channel.
Head to head
Traceability and batch tracking made easy — CPGs & perishables
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Tier
Pro Tier
Essential
- · 10 products with unlimited batches
- · 500 orders / month
- · Auto-assign batches
- · Single location
Pro
- · Auto & manual-assign batches
- · Batch traceability
- · Bulk import & export
- · Customer-facing expiry dates
- · Single location
- · Unlimited batches
Advanced
- · All Pro features, plus
- · Custom packing slips & automated emails
- · For stores on Shopify Advanced
- · Metafields support
Plus
- · All Advanced features, plus
- · Custom automated reporting
- · For stores on Shopify Plus
- · Multiple fulfillment locations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFreshGuard AI is your complete solution for batch traceability and expiry date management. Stop losing money to expired inventory. Our app automatically tracks product batches, alerts you before stock expires, and allocates oldest items first (FEFO). With our automated discounting, you can auto-apply discounts to expiring batches to move inventory fast. Generate compliance recall reports instantly.
Freshly is designed for retailers, suppliers, and other players in the distribution chain selling CPGs, perishables, or regulated products such as food & beverages, cosmetics, cannabis, and pharmaceuticals. Track products in-stores, online, and POS by batch or lot to more effectively manage expiration dates, inventory levels, reduce product spoilage, manage product recalls, and limit available daily stock.
- Track inventory by batches with expiration dates and locations.
- Automate FEFO allocation to sell oldest expiring stock first.
- Auto-apply tiered discounts to stock nearing expiration.
- Get daily dashboard alerts for batches expiring within 30 days.
- Automate expiry processes using stock rotation methods (FEFO/FIFO).
- Optimize perishable and seasonal inventory with automatic discounts.
- Optionally show expiry dates to customers on product pages.
- Be prepared for audits & recalls by tracing customer orders to the batch level.
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 |  FreshGuard AI |  Freshly Batch Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FreshGuard AI | Freshly Batch Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 46 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | FreshGuard AI | Freshly Batch Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $24/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | FreshGuard AI | Freshly Batch Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #391 | #50(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 16, 2026 | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Satsuma Droid | Freshly Commerce |
FAQ
FreshGuard AI and Freshly Batch Inventory: common questions
- Is FreshGuard AI or Freshly Batch Inventory cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for FreshGuard AI and $24/month for Freshly Batch Inventory. 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?
- FreshGuard AI lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Stock replenishment. Freshly Batch Inventory lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Barcodes, Insights, Multi-channel, Multi-location. 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 14, 2026 for FreshGuard AI, Oct 13, 2026 for Freshly Batch Inventory; 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 14, 2026 for FreshGuard AI, Oct 13, 2026 for Freshly Batch Inventory. 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.