DS-Mate vs doing it by hand and the add-on tools
Find products on AliExpress and Alibaba that ship from the USA, and see your profit at your price before you import.
Start 14-Day Free Trial- Products that ship from the USABy hand: Search each supplier's site and check where each item ships fromDS-Mate: In Find Products, pick AliExpress or Alibaba and set Ship from to United States to see products stocked in US warehouses.Plan: AliExpress: Every plan. Alibaba: Starter, Growth
- Your profit before you importBy hand: A spreadsheet: item cost, shipping, your priceDS-Mate: The Import Product page shows each variant's cost and your profit at the price you set, with the shipping quote included for AliExpress.Plan: Every plan
- Placing the supplier orderBy hand: Copy each order into the supplier's site and pay for itDS-Mate: The AliExpress order is placed automatically after the Protection Window.Plan: Starter, Growth
- Tracking back to your storeBy hand: Copy the tracking number into your storeDS-Mate: Package-tracking sync back to your store.Plan: Every plan
- A backup supplierBy hand: Keep your own list of second suppliersDS-Mate: Add a backup supplier for each variant.Plan: Every plan
- A label for items you ship yourselfBy hand: Buy it on a carrier's site, then copy the tracking numberDS-Mate: Buy a shipping label from the order page. Pick a rate, pay with service credits or a card, and print it. Then send the tracking number to your store from the same card.Plan: Starter, Growth
| Job | By hand | DS-Mate | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products that ship from the USA | Search each supplier's site and check where each item ships from | In Find Products, pick AliExpress or Alibaba and set Ship from to United States to see products stocked in US warehouses. | AliExpress: Every plan. Alibaba: Starter, Growth |
| Your profit before you import | A spreadsheet: item cost, shipping, your price | The Import Product page shows each variant's cost and your profit at the price you set, with the shipping quote included for AliExpress. | Every plan |
| Placing the supplier order | Copy each order into the supplier's site and pay for it | The AliExpress order is placed automatically after the Protection Window. | Starter, Growth |
| Tracking back to your store | Copy the tracking number into your store | Package-tracking sync back to your store. | Every plan |
| A backup supplier | Keep your own list of second suppliers | Add a backup supplier for each variant. | Every plan |
| A label for items you ship yourself | Buy it on a carrier's site, then copy the tracking number | Buy a shipping label from the order page. Pick a rate, pay with service credits or a card, and print it. Then send the tracking number to your store from the same card. | Starter, Growth |
What each add-on tool's own listing says
AutoDS
- "Find winning products from US suppliers & EU suppliers"
- "Automatically fulfill dropshipping orders, even when away from your computer."
- Plans: Import 200 $26.90 a month, Starter 500 $39.90 a month, Advanced 1K $66.90 a month, each with "3-day free trial".
- Add-on: "Full hand-picked winning products selection for $14.97 (full marketplace is available for free)."
DSers
- "connect with China/USA suppliers"
- Basic (Free): "Bulk order to AliExpress/1688/Agent", "Auto-sync tracking ID to store/Paypal".
- Advanced $19.90 a month.
- Pro $49.90 a month: "Multi-supplier/agent management".
Spocket
- "Best dropshipping suppliers in the US, UK and Europe"
- Starter $39.99 a month: "7+ Million US/EU Products", "Unlimited Orders".
- Pro $59.99 a month. Empire $99.99 a month.
- "Automatic order sync and tracking"
Zendrop
- "browse 1M+ items from US and global suppliers"
- "Automated order fulfillment, shipping updates, and tracking"
- Free: "No linked products allowed". Beginner $29 a month: "1-20 linked products".
- Pro $49 a month: "21-100 linked products". Plus $79 a month: "101+ linked products".
From each app's Shopify App Store listing, read on 2 Nov 2026. Each tool may offer more than its listing says. Check its own pricing page.