Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment vs syncX: Stock Sync & Inventory
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 Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment, Nov 9, 2026 for syncX.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.95/month for Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment and $7/month for syncX.
- syncX lists 44 features Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment’s listing doesn’t mention, including Arts and crafts, Australia, Automated alerts.
Head to head
Automated inventory update from Google, SFTP,XLSX or ANY feeds
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Excludes restricted/hazardous items
- · Full SFTP and settings control
- · Help center and support access
- · Import up to 25 products
- · Markup and MAP enforcement rules
- · Sync Kroll's full catalog via SFTP
Standard
- · Auto product updates 2x weekly
- · Category & manufacturer filters
- · Collection sync from categories
- · Email alerts on sync events
- · Inventory sync every 15 min
- · One-click publish to Online Store
Professional
- · Customer shipping notifications
- · Everything in Standard
- · Kroll E-Business API access
- · Kroll drop-ship PO auto-submitted
- · Live orders dashboard
- · Manual re-submit for failed orders
Free Plan
- · 1 update feed/supplier
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Import new products
- · Limit 2,000 products
- · Low stock alert
- · Only manual update
Starter
- · 1 to 5 update feed/supplier
- · 60+ connection method
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Import new products
- · Limit 500 - 2,500 products
- · Low stock alert
Expert
- · 1 - 25 update feeds/suppliers
- · 60+ connection method
- · AI generated content
- · Advance pricing rules
- · Duplicate SKU sync
- · Limit 5,000 - 100,000 products
Scale
- · 300,000 import new products
- · 60+ connection method
- · Custom API integration & setup
- · Full-stack ERP sync tailored
- · Unlimited Real-time sync priority
- · Unlimited products sync
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureKroll International is one of the largest US wholesale distributors of tactical gear, outdoor products, law enforcement equipment, and sporting goods — 30,000+ SKUs ready to dropship. Import the full catalog via SFTP, apply markup or MAP/MSRP pricing rules, and block restricted products with the built-in compliance filter. Inventory syncs every 15 min on Standard.
SyncX: Stock Sync is an all-in-one inventory sync & automation app for Shopify. Stop overselling with real-time inventory sync across multiple stores and data sources. Connect Google Sheets, FTP/SFTP, Google Drive, Dropbox, or REST API.
- Automatic Parent/Variation grouping into proper multi-variant products
- Scheduled inventory sync keeps stock levels current
- Flexible markup rules with MAP enforcement built in
- Compliance filtering automatically excludes restricted and hazardous items
- Automate inventory updates seamlessly, minimizing manual work
- Set quantity rules to prevent overselling, ensuring stock accuracy
- Easily remove discontinued products to keep your store updated
- Export stock data to suppliers for accurate inventory tracking
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 |  Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment |  syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 401 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −3 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 10 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 12% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 941 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 14 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 41% |
Pricing
| Measure | Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $34.95/month | $7/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment | syncX |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #375 | #3 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #1 in Inventory sync |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Aug 5, 2026 | May 15, 2014 |
| Languages | 1 | 4 |
| Developer | VynStack Technologies | SyncX |
FAQ
Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment and syncX: common questions
- Is Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment or syncX cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.95/month for Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment and $7/month for syncX. 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?
- Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom, Manual, Real-time. syncX lists 44 the others don’t mention, such as Arts and crafts, Australia, Automated alerts, Baby products. 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 Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment, Nov 9, 2026 for syncX; 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 Kroll Sync & Order Fulfillment, Nov 9, 2026 for syncX. 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.