File Upload by PartyKit 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 13, 2026 for File Upload by PartyKit, Oct 30, 2026 for QuickFiles.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: File Upload by PartyKit 5.0 from 2 reviews and QuickFiles 4.9 from 45 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for File Upload by PartyKit and $3.99/month for QuickFiles.
- QuickFiles lists 4 features File Upload by PartyKit’s listing doesn’t mention, including File download, Image rotate, Printing.
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
- · 50 customer uploads per month
- · AI moderation (NSFWJS) included
- · Files in Shopify Files (default)
- · Storefront block, no theme edits
Starter
- · 500 customer uploads per month
- · Hold-for-review queue
- · In-browser cropper with aspect lock
- · Photo guidelines per product
Pro
- · 2,500 customer uploads per month
- · PDF preview built in
- · Per-file fees via cart_transform
- · Per-variant aspect overrides
Studio
- · BYO S3 / R2 / Drive / Dropbox
- · Priority email support
- · Sidecar JSON for AI workflows
- · Unlimited customer uploads
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 featureLet your customers attach photos, designs, SVGs and PDFs directly to any product on its page — no email back-and-forth, no checkout extensions. Built for UV printers, hat-bar parties, sublimation shops, designers, and any creative store where the customer brings the artwork.
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.
- Customers upload art straight from the PDP — no emails, no send your file later
- AI blocks NSFW + low-res images before you waste ink. Hold-for-review queue.
- Per-file fees applied at checkout via Shopify Functions — no manual invoices.
- BYO storage: Shopify Files, AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
- 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 |  File Upload by PartyKit |  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 | File Upload by PartyKit | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 45(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | File Upload by PartyKit | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month | $3.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | File Upload by PartyKit | QuickFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #64 | #6(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #3 on Rookies in Custom file upload |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 29, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Tumbly Haus Creative | Nerd Labs |
FAQ
File Upload by PartyKit and QuickFiles: common questions
- Is File Upload by PartyKit or QuickFiles cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for File Upload by PartyKit 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.
- Which has better reviews, File Upload by PartyKit or QuickFiles?
- On the Shopify App Store: File Upload by PartyKit 5.0 from 2 reviews and QuickFiles 4.9 from 45 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- File Upload by PartyKit lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Custom rules. QuickFiles lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as File download, Image rotate, Printing, 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 for File Upload by PartyKit, Oct 30, 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 13, 2026 for File Upload by PartyKit, Oct 30, 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.