PODesk: Purchase Orders vs SupplierHQ: Vendor Manager
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
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PODesk and $29/month for SupplierHQ.
- PODesk lists 10 features SupplierHQ’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
Free
- · CSV export for vendors & purchase orders
- · Link vendors to products & variants
- · Up to 3 purchase orders
- · Up to 3 vendors
- · Vendor document hub with expiry alerts
- · Vendor list, search & status filters
Starter
- · Auto-draft purchase orders
- · Automatic inventory sync on receipt
- · Everything in Free, plus:
- · Reorder rules with live stock alerts
- · Unlimited purchase orders
- · Up to 15 vendors
Professional
- · CSV import
- · Everything in Starter, plus:
- · Metafields sync
- · REST API access
- · Spend & delivery analytics
- · Up to 150 vendors
Enterprise
- · Everything in Professional, plus:
- · Priority support & onboarding
- · Unlimited vendors
- · Vendor invites with approval workflow
- · Vendor self-service portal
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.
SupplierHQ replaces spreadsheets for supplier management. Build a vendor directory with contacts, payment terms, and lead times, then create purchase orders from real products and variants. Stock received syncs inventory automatically. Reorder rules warn before stock runs out. Vendor spend, delivery performance, and scorecards are tracked without exporting data anywhere.
- 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.
- Manage vendor profiles, contacts, and documents in one directory
- Build purchase orders from real Shopify products and variants
- Sync Shopify inventory automatically when stock is received
- Get reorder alerts before you run out of stock
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 |  SupplierHQ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SupplierHQ |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | PODesk | SupplierHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | PODesk | SupplierHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #280 | #130 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 1, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Rahim Badsa | My Code Magic |
FAQ
PODesk and SupplierHQ: common questions
- Is PODesk or SupplierHQ cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for PODesk and $29/month for SupplierHQ. 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 10 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Auto-restock, Bulk processing, Email notifications. 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.