Last checked · 28 Oct 2026

Want to sell without holding stock?

These are the Shopify dropshipping apps to use, in the order to try them. Start with the free plan. Move to the next only when shipping speed or the number of suppliers is the problem. You only need one.

We choose the apps ourselves. Paid spots are always marked “Sponsored”.

What to install first

Install DSers first. It has a free plan, and it is the usual way to pull products from AliExpress and Alibaba and send orders back to the supplier.

Move to Zendrop when slow shipping is why people complain. It is free to install and is built for faster shipping and branded packing.

Move to AutoDS when one supplier catalog is not enough. It has a free trial, then a paid plan. Do not run two of these at the same time.

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Questions

What is the best Shopify dropshipping app to start with?

Start with DSers. It has a free plan and connects your store to AliExpress and Alibaba so orders can go to the supplier. Move on only if shipping time or the catalog is the problem.

Do I need more than one dropshipping app?

No. These apps do the same job. Use DSers first, Zendrop when you need faster shipping, or AutoDS when you want many suppliers. Uninstall the one you leave.

Are Shopify dropshipping apps free?

DSers has a free plan. Zendrop is free to install. AutoDS has a free trial, then a paid plan. You do not pay for stock up front. You pay the supplier when an order sells.

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