Shopify Barcode Label App Pricing Compared (2026)
Compare monthly prices and label limits for BarcodeMan, MS Barcode Labels, Yanet, CTS, Retail Force, F: Retail Barcode Generator, and Shopify's free app.
The short answer: BarcodeMan Pro costs $7.99 USD per month for unlimited in-app label printing. Two leading alternatives also have $7.99 plans, but limit those plans to 2,000 labels per month. Their published unlimited tiers are $27.99 and $69.99 per month.
That does not make BarcodeMan the right choice for every store. Shopify’s own app and Retail Force currently offer free options, and a store printing basic Code 128 labels from supported templates may not need a paid app. The useful comparison is not only price — it is the price at the label volume and level of customization your workflow actually needs.
BarcodeMan’s plan details below come from its official pricing page; competitor prices and limits were checked against their official Shopify App Store listings on August 14, 2026. App developers can change pricing, so follow each source link before making a final purchase decision.
Monthly pricing and label limits
| App | Entry option | $7.99 monthly plan | Published unlimited option |
|---|---|---|---|
| BarcodeMan | Free: 200 labels/month | Unlimited labels | $7.99/month |
| MS Barcode Labels & Generator | Free: 200 labels/month | 2,000 labels/month | $27.99/month |
| Yanet Retail Barcode Labels | Free: 200 labels/month | 2,000 labels/month | $69.99/month |
| F: Retail Barcode Generator | Free: 40 print credits | No $7.99 plan; $19/month includes 1,000 credits | No unlimited tier listed |
| CTS Multi Barcode Labels | $9.99/month | No $7.99 plan | Print-label limit not stated on listing |
| RF: Barcode Generator & Labels | Free | Not applicable | Free listing; no paid unlimited tier shown |
| Shopify Retail Barcode Labels | Free | Not applicable | Free Shopify app |
“Unlimited barcodes” and “unlimited label printing” are not always the same promise. An app may let you generate unlimited barcode values while metering printed labels or credits. The table only calls a plan unlimited when its public listing clearly describes unlimited label output; where a listing does not state a print limit, it says so rather than guessing.
What $7.99 buys in the closest comparisons
The clearest like-for-like comparison is BarcodeMan against MS Barcode Labels and Yanet:
- BarcodeMan Pro: $7.99/month, unlimited in-app labels.
- MS Standard: $7.99/month, 2,000 labels; its unlimited plan is $27.99/month.
- Yanet Pro: $7.99/month, 2,000 labels; its unlimited plan is $69.99/month.
At published month-to-month prices, a merchant who needs more than 2,000 labels pays $20 less per month with BarcodeMan than MS’s unlimited tier and $62 less per month than Yanet’s unlimited tier. Annual discounts and temporary promotions can change the effective comparison, so the current listing should always be checked.
The practical advantage is predictability. A large product import, seasonal relabeling project, or new-store setup does not move BarcodeMan Pro into a higher output tier. The monthly price stays the same.
When a free app is enough
A free option is sensible when all of these are true:
- You print simple product labels in modest batches.
- The app’s supported paper and printer presets match the supplies you already own.
- Code 128 and standard Shopify product fields cover the label.
- You do not need metafields, international prices, order data, or a highly customized layout.
Shopify Retail Barcode Labels is the natural first test for that workflow because it is maintained by Shopify and free. RF: Barcode Generator & Labels is another currently free option for barcode and SKU generation workflows.
Paying for BarcodeMan makes more sense after the fixed workflow becomes the problem: your Rollo or Brother labels do not match a preset, you need exact dimensions, the label needs a metafield or market-specific price, or a high-volume month would exceed a metered plan.
What to compare beyond the monthly price
Your real printer and paper
Do not choose from a generic “printer supported” claim. Confirm the exact label width, height, gaps, margins, and whether you print a roll or a multi-column sheet. BarcodeMan generates standard PDFs and lets you set custom dimensions, which is useful for Rollo, Zebra, Brother QL, DYMO, desktop printers, and label stock that does not appear in a preset list.
The fields required on the label
Basic labels usually need a product title, price, SKU, and barcode. Retail workflows can also require variant options, vendor, metafields, international prices, images, QR codes, or information from an order. Compare the fields and barcode formats you need today, not the longest feature list on the app page.
Peak volume, not average volume
A store averaging 1,200 labels may still print 5,000 during a stocktake or product launch. A 2,000-label plan is enough until that peak arrives. Compare the cost and workflow at your busiest expected month.
The time required to rebuild templates
Templates generally do not transfer directly between competing apps. Install the candidate app alongside the current one, rebuild one real template, and print the same Shopify variant from both. This tests data accuracy, alignment, and scan quality before you move the full workflow.
Which option fits which store?
- Choose Shopify’s free app when the built-in Code 128 workflow and supported templates already fit.
- Choose RF when the immediate need is free barcode or SKU generation and its label workflow covers your fields.
- Choose MS or Yanet when their broader feature set, languages, or specific workflow integrations justify a metered or higher-priced tier.
- Evaluate CTS when Liquid-based template customization and its listed product, address, order, or Stocky workflows match your requirements; confirm print limits directly because the listing does not state one.
- Choose BarcodeMan Pro when you want custom label sizes, flexible store data, broad PDF printer compatibility, and unlimited label output at $7.99/month.
If you are specifically replacing Shopify’s free app, read the detailed Retail Barcode Labels migration comparison. It explains which data stays in Shopify, what must be rebuilt, and how to test both apps side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Does BarcodeMan have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes up to 200 in-app labels per month. Pro removes the monthly label limit for $7.99/month. See the current BarcodeMan pricing page.
Is there a BarcodeMan Pro free trial?
Eligible Shopify stores can use one 10-day Pro free trial. Cancelling, uninstalling, or resubscribing does not create another trial.
Is BarcodeMan the cheapest Shopify barcode app?
No. Shopify Retail Barcode Labels and RF currently have free listings. BarcodeMan’s pricing advantage is different: its $7.99 Pro plan offers unlimited in-app label printing, while two close competitors cap their $7.99 plans at 2,000 labels.
Can I test a new label app without removing the old one?
Usually, yes. Install the new app alongside the current one, print the same product and template, and remove the old app only after the new workflow is verified. Your Shopify product barcode and SKU fields remain in Shopify.
Try the workflow with your own labels
Install BarcodeMan from the Shopify App Store, build one template at your actual paper dimensions, and test it with the printer and Shopify fields you use every day. Start with 200 labels per month on Free, or use the one-time 10-day Shopify trial to test Pro’s unlimited workflow.