Label Forge vs Labelsmith: Barcode Labels
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 Label Forge, Nov 6, 2026 for Labelsmith.
The short answer
- Only Labelsmith lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Label Forge and $7.99/month for Labelsmith.
- Label Forge lists 5 features Labelsmith’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bulk generation, Custom templates, Duplicate check.
Head to head
Label Forge Pro
Free
- · 200 labels each month
- · Barcode checks and CSV export
- · Reprint saved batches at no extra cost
- · Saved layouts and free test pages
- · Standard and custom label sizes
Pro
- · Assign and import barcodes
- · Everything in Free; unlimited labels
- · Purchase orders, CSV and Stocky imports
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDesign labels in a drag-and-drop editor at true physical size, or start from built-in presets for Avery sheets and Dymo or Zebra rolls. Print the needed quantity based on your on-hand inventory, export a print-ready PDF, and use the calibration setting to align labels precisely on the page. A built-in duplicate finder flags any barcode assigned to more than one variant.
Choose products, set quantities and preview your labels before downloading a PDF. Save layouts for sheet, roll and jewelry labels, and reuse partly used sheets. Check for duplicate or invalid barcodes before printing. Pro adds unlimited labels, barcode assignment and imports, plus labels from Shopify purchase orders and delivery CSVs, including Stocky exports.
- New barcodes never overwrite existing ones, checked across your whole catalog
- Built-in duplicate finder flags barcodes used on more than one variant
- Vector labels print at true size — 66.675 mm prints as 66.675 mm
- Presets for Avery sheets, Dymo and Zebra rolls, or any custom size
- Sheet, roll and jewelry label layouts, with custom sizes and fields
- Test pages and saved alignment settings for each layout
- Set quantities yourself or use stock counts and received delivery quantities
- Check duplicate barcodes and invalid check digits before printing
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 |  Label Forge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Label Forge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Label Forge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $7.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Label Forge | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #52 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 5, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Wolox Technology Inc. | Lasting Ground |
FAQ
Label Forge and Labelsmith: common questions
- Is Label Forge or Labelsmith cheaper?
- Only Labelsmith lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Label Forge and $7.99/month for Labelsmith. 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?
- Label Forge lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk generation, Custom templates, Duplicate check, Scanning. Labelsmith lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, GTIN, UPC. 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 Label Forge, Nov 6, 2026 for Labelsmith; 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 Label Forge, Nov 6, 2026 for Labelsmith. 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.