Merchize: Print on Demand vs Podbase: Print on Demand
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 31, 2026 for Merchize, Nov 4, 2026 for Podbase.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Merchize 5.0 from 2 reviews and Podbase 4.9 from 102 reviews.
- Only Merchize lists a free plan.
- Podbase lists 12 features Merchize’s listing doesn’t mention, including Arts and crafts, Custom shipping, Drinkware.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free to install
- · 24/7 Merchant Ticket Support
- · Branding Service
- · Competitive Base Cost, No MOQ
- · Product Creator Tool
- · Unlimited Product Listing
- · Unlimited Shopify stores
Premium plan
- · Beta features & upcoming tools
- · Branding Service
- · Priority 24/7 Chat Support
- · Unlimited Product Creator Tool
- · Unlimited Product Listing
- · Unlimited Shopify stores
Free
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureLooking for a POD fulfillment partner with strong quality control? Merchize manufactures and fulfills custom products in our own factories in Vietnam and Texas. Connect your store in minutes to access 700+ products, competitive pricing, and seamless integrations. Design with our built-in mockup editor and sell high-quality AOP apparel.
Sell custom phone cases, MacBook covers, AirPods cases, wall art, desk mats & mugs. Podbase handles printing, packing, and global shipping. You focus on design and sales. No inventory, no minimum orders. 20M+ orders fulfilled, fast fulfillment across the USA and EU. High profit margins in print on demand with fully automated order fulfillment, built-in mockup generator, and real-time order tracking.
- Wide range of customizable products across apparel, décor, accessories, and more
- In-house manufacturing with strict quality control and reliable fulfillment
- Factory-direct pricing with no monthly fees or hidden costs
- Custom labels, packaging, and pack-ins to to help build your brand
- Build product catalogues and publish them with just a few clicks.
- Use live customer support chat for any issues.
- Export all orders and fully automate production and fulfillment.
- Rapidly scale your sales with flawless processes automation.
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 |  Merchize |  Podbase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Merchize | Podbase |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 102(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 4 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 3% |
FAQ
Merchize and Podbase: common questions
- Is Merchize or Podbase cheaper?
- Only Merchize 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.
- Which has better reviews, Merchize or Podbase?
- On the Shopify App Store: Merchize 5.0 from 2 reviews and Podbase 4.9 from 102 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Merchize lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Apparel, Blankets, Embroidery, Hats. Podbase lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Arts and crafts, Custom shipping, Drinkware, Eco-friendly. 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 31, 2026 for Merchize, Nov 4, 2026 for Podbase; 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 31, 2026 for Merchize, Nov 4, 2026 for Podbase. 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.