Updated October 2026: prices and features checked against the Shopify App Store.
Tired of managing stock by hand and losing track of your products? A barcode app can help. In this post, we look at popular Shopify barcode apps and what each one does well. Whether you are just starting out or running a busy warehouse, one of these apps can save you time and cut down on mistakes.
What are the benefits of using Shopify Barcode Apps for your store?
Thinking about adding a barcode app but not sure it is worth it? Here are the main advantages.
Improved Inventory Management: Scanning barcodes keeps stock levels accurate as you receive, count and sell items. This helps prevent overselling. For more ways to keep stock under control, see our list of Shopify inventory management apps.
Professional Appearance: Clear, printed labels give your products a tidy, professional look, both in the warehouse and on the shop floor.
Integrated Solutions: Barcode apps work inside Shopify, so you don’t need a separate barcode generator and inventory system. That means less admin and simpler daily work.
Easy Creation and Printing of Barcodes: Many apps let you create, assign and print barcodes for your products in bulk, with label templates you can customise.
7+ Popular Shopify Barcode Apps for your store
EasyScan Inventory & Barcode
EasyScan Inventory & Barcode (formerly EasyScan: SKU & Barcode) is one of the most widely used barcode apps for Shopify. It helps you avoid fulfilment mistakes by scanning each item in an order before you ship it. It has grown into a fuller inventory tool too, with stocktakes, purchase orders, stock transfers and demand forecasting. It also generates SKUs and barcodes and prints labels.
Main features:
- Pick, pack and check orders with a barcode scanner
- Stocktakes and inventory counts by scanning, with reports and stock valuation
- Receive purchase orders, transfer stock and get low stock alerts
- Demand forecasting with suggested orders
- SKU and barcode generators, plus label printing for Dymo and Zebra printers
Pricing plans:
- Basic: $9.99/month
- Standard: $39.99/month
- Advanced: $79.99/month
- Pro: $129.99/month
- All plans include a 10-day free trial
Yanet Retail Barcode Labels
Yanet Retail Barcode Labels is a good choice if you want an easy way to design and print product labels. It supports many label sizes and barcode formats, so you can print labels that suit your printer and your brand. Clear labels also make receiving, counting and checkout faster.
Main features:
- Design label templates quickly, with no coding needed
- Set up any label size your printer supports
- Generate several barcode formats
- Print labels for many products at once, by multi-selecting or with a CSV file
- Integrates with Stocky to print labels from purchase orders
Pricing plans:
- Free: 200 labels a month
- Pro: $7.99/month (2,000 labels a month)
- Ultimate: $29.99/month (25,000 labels a month)
- Unlimited: $69.99/month
BarcodeMan Barcode Labels
BarcodeMan Barcode Labels (formerly Barcode Man ‑ Label Printing) makes it quick and simple to create your own barcode labels. Its drag-and-drop label designer needs no design or coding skills. It can also generate random barcode and SKU numbers, and it works with Shopify admin and Stocky.
Main features:
- Supports common barcode types, including CODE128, UPC-A, EAN-13 and GS1-128
- Link labels to product data, including metafields and international pricing
- Print text, barcodes, QR codes and images on your labels
- Drag-and-drop canvas for designing labels
Pricing plans:
- Free
- Pro: $5.99/month (10-day free trial)
SGT: SKU and Barcode Generator
SGT: SKU and Barcode Generator (formerly Easy SKU and Barcode Generator) is a handy app for creating SKUs and barcodes in bulk. It cuts out manual data entry and the errors that come with it. You can set your own SKU rules with prefixes, vendor and option codes, and counters, and it flags duplicate SKUs and barcodes.
Main features:
- Generate SKUs and barcodes in bulk, or automatically for new products and variants
- GS1 barcode formats: UPC-A, EAN-13, EAN-8 and ITF-14
- Custom SKU rules and duplicate SKU/barcode detection
- Design and print barcode and QR code labels for Zebra, DYMO, Avery, Brady and Brother
Pricing plans:
- Free: 100 codes a month
- Basic: $3.99/month (unlimited codes)
syncX: Easy SKU & Barcode Scan
Next up is syncX: Easy SKU & Barcode Scan (formerly Quick Scan ‑ Barcode Scanner). Instead of editing stock product by product, you scan a barcode and choose whether to add, remove or set the quantity at a chosen location. It is quick to set up and works with a cheap USB or Bluetooth scanner. If you want a simple way to scan in products and keep track of stock, give it a try.
Main features:
- Add, remove or directly set inventory by SKU or barcode
- Choose the location you are updating, and move stock between locations
- Works with a budget barcode scanner over USB or Bluetooth
- Create and fulfil orders by scanning product barcodes (Pro plan)
Pricing plans:
- Free: 200 inventory updates
- Basic: $5/month
- Pro: $10/month
- Pro X: $20/month
- Paid plans include a 14-day free trial
F: Retail Barcode Generator
F: Retail Barcode Generator is designed to help you create barcode labels and print them with little effort. You can bulk-generate barcode numbers, including UPC and GTIN codes, and adjust labels to suit your printer. It supports formats such as Dymo, Zebra, Avery and GS1-128, and the barcodes work with scanners in physical shops.
Main features:
- Generate barcode labels and print them with a barcode printer
- Bulk-generate barcode numbers with a custom generator
- Create UPC and GTIN barcodes
- Supports Dymo, Zebra, Avery and GS1-128 label formats
Pricing plans:
- Free: 40 label-printing credits
- Pay as you Go: $5 one-time (100 credits)
- Pro Plan: $19/month
- Premium Plan: $49/month
Retail Barcode Labels
The last app on our list is Retail Barcode Labels, a free app made by Shopify. It creates Code-128 barcodes for your products and prints custom labels with prices, SKUs and variant details. It works with Dymo and Zebra printers, or with Avery labels on a standard laser or inkjet printer. It is basic, and recent reviews mention changes to some label templates, but it is a free way to get started.
Main features:
- Automatically generate Code-128 barcodes for some or all of your products
- Create custom barcode labels with prices, SKUs, variants and more
- Works with Dymo and Zebra printers, or laser/inkjet printers with Avery labels
Pricing plans:
- Completely free
The bottom line
That is our list of the best Shopify barcode apps. We hope it helps you find one that suits the way you work. If you sell in person too, take a look at our guide to Shopify POS apps, and if you are moving away from Stocky, see our Stocky alternatives. If you have any questions, leave a comment below.
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