LabelBench 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 Sep 14, 2026 for LabelBench, Nov 6, 2026 for Labelsmith.
The short answer
- Only Labelsmith lists a free plan.
- Labelsmith lists 7 features LabelBench’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-generation, Custom elements, Custom layouts.
Head to head
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 featureLabelBench lets you pick any products or variants and generate printable labels showing the title, SKU, and other product details — with an optional Code 39 barcode generated from the SKU. Choose how many copies of each label you need, then print directly from your browser — no separate label software required. Turn label details and barcodes on or off, and set how many labels fit per row, from Settings.
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.
- Pick any product or variant with Shopify's native picker
- Generates a Code 39 barcode automatically from each SKU
- Print directly from your browser — no PDF software needed
- Choose how many copies of each label to print
- 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 |  LabelBench | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LabelBench | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LabelBench | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $7.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | LabelBench | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #102 | 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 28, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Minimal Apps | Lasting Ground |
FAQ
LabelBench and Labelsmith: common questions
- Is LabelBench or Labelsmith cheaper?
- Only Labelsmith lists a free plan. 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?
- LabelBench lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk generation. Labelsmith lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-generation, Custom elements, Custom layouts, Custom size. 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 Sep 14, 2026 for LabelBench, 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 Sep 14, 2026 for LabelBench, 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.