83 apps tracked, compared by rating, reviews and momentum
Optimize Inventory Management with SKU & Barcode Apps for Shopify Keep your inventory organized and efficient with SKU & Barcode apps for Shopify. These tools help you track stock, streamline fulfillment, and reduce errors in product management. - Generate and print barcodes for quick product identification. - Automate SKU assignment to maintain consistency. - Scan barcodes for faster checkout and inventory updates. - Sync SKUs across multiple sales channels seamlessly. - Improve warehouse efficiency with real-time tracking. Take control of your inventory with SKU & Barcode apps and enhance your store’s operational accuracy today!
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SKU & Barcode generator (GTIN, UPC, EAN) with labels printing
Boost Sales with Stylish, Dynamic, and Trackable QR Codes.
Retail Barcode Labels, SKUs, UPC, GTIN — Bulk Print Labels
Create purchase orders & streamline inventory management
- Seamless order fulfillment and inventory management.
A SKU & barcode generator for printing labels (UPC, EAN, GTIN)
Auto-generate SKUs & barcodes in bulk and print labels
Barcode Generator & print retail labels (UPC & GTIN, EAN, etc)
Manage and assign UPC/EAN Codes from a GS1 Company prefix
SKU, UPC & QR code generator with drag-and-drop label designer
Bulk edit SKUs and barcodes with random and custom templates
Scan2Sell
Scan a barcode and instantly turn it into a product listing
K: QR Code Generator Hub
Create QR codes easily for any purpose
SKU Generator ‑ Bulk & Auto
Mass update variations and auto-create organized product SKUs
Barcode Generator & print retail labels (UPC & GTIN, EAN, etc)
Easy to use SKU generator and label printer for your products
Super QR Code Generator
Get trackable QR codes for all your needs
Auto SKU generator for products & variants (Bulk SKU Code)
CTS Multi Barcode Labels
Create and print custom barcode labels for products & orders.
AR: Buy GTINs/UPC/EAN barcodes
Buy barcodes for Google Shopping and other market places
Label Wizard
Design and print professional barcode labels for your products
Scanpacker Barcode Pick & Pack
Scan barcodes to verify orders and print shipping labels
Barcode Finder
Find UPC or EAN Barcodes associated with your products
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Barcodeator ‑ Customer QR Code
Create customer-exclusive barcodes/QR codes for easy in-store
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Letsmetrix Grid®
Satisfaction x MomentumEvery app in this category placed against the others on two independent axes - Satisfaction (how happy merchants are) and Momentum (how fast it is growing).
How to read it: further right = happier customers, higher up = growing faster, bigger bubble = more reviews. Green / blue = a Leader / High Performer badge on the app's own page; amber Contender and grey Niche come from where the app sits on this chart. Blue ring = Built for Shopify.
Top 10 by Letsmetrix Score
| App | Badge | Satisfaction 0-100 | Momentum 0-100 | Letsmetrix Score geo. mean, 0-100 | Reviews total | New 30d reviews | Trend 90d rating | 8-wk reviews/wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Rated | 97.8 | 80.8 | 75.2 | 436 | 5 | 0 | ||
| LeaderTop Rated | 97.8 | 89.5 | 73.1 | 356 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Top Rated | 99.7 | 84.9 | 72.5 | 328 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Top RatedRising StarTrending | 100 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 259 | 51 | 0.10 | ||
| Top Rated | 99.2 | 93.5 | 52.2 | 120 | 11 | 0 | ||
| - | 95.7 | 72.9 | 42.1 | 93 | 1 | 0 | ||
| - | 97.3 | 27.9 | 35.1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | ||
| - | 100 | 29.5 | 32 | 61 | 0 | 0.20 | ||
| Rising Star | 97.4 | 93 | 19.2 | 26 | 9 | 0 | ||
| - | 97.4 | 70.8 | 18.2 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
How the Letsmetrix Grid is scored
Satisfactionreflects review quality - ratings adjusted for confidence, so a handful of five-star reviews can't buy the top of the axis, combined with each app's recent rating trajectory.
Momentumreflects growth only. Total review volume is not part of it, and Built for Shopify appears as a ring rather than added points.
Bubble sizeshows total reviews and never feeds either axis - the best app isn't simply the biggest.
The Letsmetrix Scorefavours apps that are strong on both axes over those with a single extreme, then weights the result by how many reviews back it up - so a handful of reviews can't reach the top on rank alone.
Apps are positioned relative to others in their category, and badges are smoothed over time - they reflect a sustained position, not a single week's movement.
Learn More About Shopify SKU and barcodes Apps
What a merchant needs to know before choosing a Shopify SKU and barcodes app, drawn from data on 83 apps.
Why Shopify Stores Need a SKU and Barcodes App
A SKU and barcodes app gives every product a clean code and a printable label. It generates SKUs and barcodes in the right format, prints retail labels, and keeps codes consistent, so a store can scan stock, ring up sales, and list products on marketplaces without manual errors.
The apps generate codes and print labels. MS Barcode Labels & Generator and RF: Barcode Generator & Labels create GTIN, UPC, and EAN labels in bulk. 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode ties barcodes to purchase orders and stock counts, and GS1 Assistant assigns codes from a GS1 company prefix.
The 83 apps hold a 4.71-star average, and 13 carry the Built for Shopify badge. Yanet Retail Barcode Labels holds a 4.9-star rating across 434 reviews, which shows accurate codes and labels are a routine need for stores that manage physical stock.
Key Features to Look for in a SKU and Barcodes App
Start with the Built for Shopify badge. 13 of the 83 apps hold it, including MS Barcode Labels, RF: Barcode Generator, and Yanet Retail Barcode Labels. The badge points to tools that generate and print codes reliably.
Check the pricing model. 82 of the 83 apps offer a free plan or a free option, and paid plans start near $0.99 per month, so a store can test code generation before it pays. Several label tools run fully free, which suits a small catalog.
Match the app to the standard you need. A store listing on marketplaces needs correct GTIN or UPC codes from a tool such as GS1 Assistant. A store printing shelf labels needs a label tool such as MS Barcode Labels. A store scanning for stock counts needs a tool such as 506 EasyScan.
How to Choose The Right SKU and Barcodes App
The right pick depends on the use. For bulk barcode labels with a strong record, MS Barcode Labels & Generator holds a 4.9-star rating across 352 reviews and carries the badge. For a free label generator, RF: Barcode Generator & Labels holds a 5-star rating across 251 reviews.
For a store that ties barcodes to purchase orders and stock counts, 506 EasyScan SKU & Barcode holds a 5-star rating across 325 reviews and holds the badge. Generate codes for a small product set, print a test batch, and confirm the format scans correctly before you apply it across the catalog.
