PODesk: Purchase Orders vs SimplyPO ‑ Purchase Orders
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Only PODesk lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PODesk and $5.99/month for SimplyPO.
- PODesk lists 8 features SimplyPO’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Auto-restock, Bulk processing.
Head to head
Free Starter
- · 10 Purchase Orders / month
- · PDF export and printable POs
- · Supplier directory & reorder alerts
- · Up to 250 SKUs
Pro
- · 100 Purchase Orders / month
- · 14-day free trial included
- · Automated reorders & stockout alerts
- · CSV bulk import & validation
- · Custom PO reference prefix & branding
- · Multi-location inventory tracking
Growth
- · 14-day free trial included
- · Advanced reorder velocity analytics
- · Batch 1-click PO auto-generation
- · Full price history & inflation metrics
- · Priority email & onboarding support
- · Unlimited Purchase Orders / month
Unlimited
- · Create purchase orders
- · Create purchase orders from store orders
- · Download purchase orders as PDF
- · Map products to suppliers
- · One simple plan, unlimited everything
- · Sync received stock back to store
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurePODesk helps merchants create, track, and manage purchase orders in one place. Generate purchase orders with PDF export, monitor statuses from draft to receipt, and receive items with inventory updates. The app calculates replenishment needs from sales velocity, helping you reorder before stock runs out.
SimplyPO - Purchase Orders is a dedicated purchase order (PO) management tool. One organized place to create, track, and manage all your purchase orders so you always know what has been ordered, from whom, and what is still outstanding. Perfect for store owners outgrowing spreadsheets, wholesale buyers, businesses with multiple suppliers, and those running Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory. Simple by design.
- Create and track purchase orders with PDF export and inventory receiving.
- Calculate stockout risk and generate reorder recommendations in one click.
- Manage supplier directory with contact details, lead times, and unit costs.
- Create and manage all your purchase orders in one place
- Sync received stock back to your store inventory
- Download purchase orders as professional PDF documents
- Create purchase orders from store 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 |  PODesk |  SimplyPO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PODesk | SimplyPO |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 2.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
PODesk and SimplyPO: common questions
- Is PODesk or SimplyPO cheaper?
- Only PODesk lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PODesk and $5.99/month for SimplyPO. 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?
- PODesk lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Auto-restock, Bulk processing, Email notifications. SimplyPO lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Multi-location, Stock replenishment. 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; 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. 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.