Merchize: Print on Demand vs Zendrop: AI Dropshipping & POD
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 9, 2026 for Zendrop.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Merchize 5.0 from 2 reviews and Zendrop 4.5 from 1,278 reviews.
- Only Merchize lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for Merchize and $29/month for Zendrop.
- Zendrop lists 25 features Merchize’s listing doesn’t mention, including Arts and crafts, Automotive, Baby products.
Head to head
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
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
- · 24/7 support
- · Access to trending products
- · No linked products allowed
Beginner
- · 1-20 linked products
- · Access to trending products
- · Custom branding
- · Zendrop AI access
- · Zendrop Academy
Pro
- · 21-100 linked products
- · Access to trending products
- · Custom branding
- · Zendrop AI access
- · Zendrop Academy
Plus
- · 101+ linked products
- · Access to trending products
- · Custom branding
- · Zendrop AI access
- · Zendrop Academy
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.
Zendrop gives you one AI dropshipping platform to start, run, and scale your e-commerce store. Use AI to find winning products, browse 1M+ items from US and global suppliers, automate fulfillment and tracking when orders come in, and create your first ads. As your brand grows, add custom packaging, create print-on-demand (POD) products, move into 3PL or source something outside the catalog.
- 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
- Professional dropshipping app with 1M products and advanced dropship features
- Automated Dropshipping fulfillment - Get your dropship fulfillment on auto pilot
- Fast shipping & delivery - The fastest shipping in the drop shipping industry!
- Custom Branding - Build your brand by adding your custom branding to your orders
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 |  Zendrop |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 542 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 17% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Merchize | Zendrop |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.5 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 1,278(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 9% |
FAQ
Merchize and Zendrop: common questions
- Is Merchize or Zendrop cheaper?
- Only Merchize lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for Merchize and $29/month for Zendrop. 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 Zendrop?
- On the Shopify App Store: Merchize 5.0 from 2 reviews and Zendrop 4.5 from 1,278 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Merchize lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk shipping, Vietnam, Wall art, White label. Zendrop lists 25 the others don’t mention, such as Arts and crafts, Automotive, Baby products, Bags. 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 9, 2026 for Zendrop; 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 9, 2026 for Zendrop. 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.