MerchUI File Uploader vs QuickFiles — File Uploads
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 28, 2026 for MerchUI File Uploader, Nov 9, 2026 for QuickFiles.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for MerchUI File Uploader and $3.99/month for QuickFiles.
- QuickFiles lists 5 features MerchUI File Uploader’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom fields, Image crop, Image rotate.
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
- · 20 uploads every 30 days
- · 3 styles and custom accent colors
- · Order-linked downloads in Shopify & app
- · PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF and PDF
- · Up to 25 MB per file
Pro
- · 3 styles and custom accent colors
- · 500 uploads every 30 days
- · Choose 25, 50, 75 or 100 MB per file
- · Choose from 1 to 10 files per product
- · File retention up to 30 days
- · Order-linked downloads in Shopify & app
Free
- · 1 GB secure file storage
- · 1 upload field
- · 10 customer uploads per month
- · 25 MB max file size
- · 3+ month of file storage
- · Drag-and-drop storefront widget
Micro
- · 10 upload fields
- · 12+ month of file storage
- · 5 GB storage
- · 50 MB max file size
- · 500 uploads per month
- · Custom styling
Starter
- · 1,000 customer uploads per month
- · 12+ month of file storage
- · 200 MB max file size
- · 50 GB secure file storage
- · Custom widget styling
- · Files linked to their orders
Pro
- · 24+ month of file storage
- · 500 MB max file size
- · Everything in Starter
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited customer uploads
- · Unlimited file storage
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMerchUI File Uploader lets customers attach artwork, images, and other files on product pages before checkout. Uploads stay associated with the selected product and variant, so merchants can find the right files for each order. View and download files from Shopify admin, set allowed file types and upload limits, and control how long files are stored. Choose a storefront upload style that fits your theme.
QuickFiles is an easy way to add file upload fields to your Shopify store. Whether you sell custom t-shirts, personalized gifts, or print-on-demand products, QuickFiles makes it easy for customers to upload their files on the product page. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF with built-in image cropping, and more. Set up upload fields in minutes with smart product targeting by tag, collection, or specific products.
- Add a customizable file uploader to selected product templates
- Accept images, PDFs, and professional design files up to 100 MB
- Track, preview, and download customer uploads from one dashboard
- Set file-size limits, accepted formats, and automatic retention
- Drag & drop uploads with progress bar, thumbnails, and file preview
- Built-in image cropping with aspect ratio lock (1:1, 4:3, 16:9)
- Secure cloud storage — download links appear on every order
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 |  MerchUI File Uploader |  QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MerchUI File Uploader | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 42 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | MerchUI File Uploader | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month | $3.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | MerchUI File Uploader | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #86 | #4(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #2 on Rookies in Custom file upload |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Sep 28, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | MerchUI | Nerd Labs |
FAQ
MerchUI File Uploader and QuickFiles: common questions
- Is MerchUI File Uploader or QuickFiles cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for MerchUI File Uploader and $3.99/month for QuickFiles. 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?
- MerchUI File Uploader lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as PSD, ZIP. QuickFiles lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Custom fields, Image crop, Image rotate, Printing. 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 28, 2026 for MerchUI File Uploader, Nov 9, 2026 for QuickFiles; 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 28, 2026 for MerchUI File Uploader, Nov 9, 2026 for QuickFiles. 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.