LabelForge Barcode Printer vs MaxPrintAlign
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for LabelForge Barcode Printer and $7.99/month for MaxPrintAlign.
- LabelForge Barcode Printer lists 3 features MaxPrintAlign’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-generation, Bulk generation, Custom templates.
Head to head
Free
- · 13 standard formats (Avery, Dymo, Zebra)
- · All fields, fonts, preview & calibration
- · Up to 50 labels per batch
Pro
- · Custom label sizes (mm or inches)
- · Everything in Free
- · Unlimited labels per batch
Free
Pro
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureLabelForge helps merchants create barcode labels for products and variants. Select items, generate or use existing barcodes, choose a common label format, preview the sheet or roll, and adjust size, margins, spacing, and alignment before printing. Use it for product labels, price tags, shelf labels, packaging, and stockroom organization.
MaxPrintAlign helps Shopify merchants create barcode labels that match their thermal printer and label stock. Create a printer profile, print a calibration sheet, adjust X/Y alignment and scale, then select product variants and generate exact-size PDF labels. It uses an existing Shopify barcode when available and falls back to SKU when needed.
- 13 built-in formats (Avery, Dymo, Zebra) plus custom label sizes in mm or inches
- Reliable, collision-free barcodes — Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, and QR
- Print one label per variant, a fixed amount, or one per unit in stock
- Live label preview with label, sheet, and paper-cost estimate before printing
- Calibrate label output with test sheets, X/Y alignment, and scale controls.
- Generate exact-size PDFs from existing Shopify barcodes or SKUs.
- Save printer profiles and review label quantities before generating each batch
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 |  LabelForge Barcode Printer |  MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LabelForge Barcode Printer | MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LabelForge Barcode Printer | MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $7.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | LabelForge Barcode Printer | MaxPrintAlign |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #77 | #69(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 30, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | CODEFORGE SOLUTIONS | MaxGioDigital |
FAQ
LabelForge Barcode Printer and MaxPrintAlign: common questions
- Is LabelForge Barcode Printer or MaxPrintAlign cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for LabelForge Barcode Printer and $7.99/month for MaxPrintAlign. 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?
- LabelForge Barcode Printer lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, Bulk generation, Custom templates. 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; 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. 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.