SimplyPO ‑ 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
- Only SupplierHQ lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for SimplyPO and $29/month for SupplierHQ.
- SimplyPO lists 4 features SupplierHQ’s listing doesn’t mention, including Inventory planning, Multi-location, Purchase orders.
Head to head
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
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 featureSimplyPO - 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.
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 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
- 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 |  SimplyPO |  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 | SimplyPO | SupplierHQ |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 2.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 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 | SimplyPO | SupplierHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | SimplyPO | SupplierHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #590 | #130 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 25, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Zapfor Apps | My Code Magic |
FAQ
SimplyPO and SupplierHQ: common questions
- Is SimplyPO or SupplierHQ cheaper?
- Only SupplierHQ lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for SimplyPO 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?
- SimplyPO lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Inventory planning, Multi-location, Purchase orders, 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.