AliDrop vs CJdropshipping
We give AliDrop a 1.8 GPA and CJdropshipping a 3.2, out of 4.0. CJdropshipping grades higher on value for money, the free plan, features and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
AliDrop
Shopify dropshipping app for AliExpress, Alibaba and Temu products
CJdropshipping
Dropshipping supplier and sourcing agent with factory-price products
How we grade them
| 1.8GPAAliDropWeak | 3.2GPACJdropshippingVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CThe figure is $24 a month: Professional on yearly billing ($288 a year), with 500 products, as there's no free plan. Against the supplier apps it's listed with, that's the middle, level with Spocket. The winning-products list and product analyzer wait for Empire at $57 a month billed yearly. | AThe figure is $0 a month: the app is free to install with no subscription listed, and you pay CJ for each product, its shipping and any other service fees per order. Against the supplier apps it's listed with, free is as cheap as it gets. |
| Free plan and trial | DNo free plan. Monthly plans have a 7-day trial that the pricing page shows as $1, though the homepage calls it free, and yearly plans have no trial. Plans aren't refunded after the trial. | AFree outright: no subscription and nothing to upgrade to. You pay only for the products, shipping and service fees on orders you actually get. |
| Features | CImports from AliExpress, Alibaba and Temu, US and EU suppliers, automatic orders with tracking sync, and AI stores and descriptions. The gaps: Shopify is the only store platform its site names, and product research needs Empire. | BThe whole job: products at factory prices, sourcing on request, automatic shipping choice, local warehouses, trending-product suggestions and importable reviews, plus custom printing, packaging and bundles. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You install it on Shopify, import products in one click and set prices before you sell, which is quick but still setup. | CNo store rating on record. You connect a store, pick or request products and let orders sync, with a shipping calculator to compare methods. There's a fair bit to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, and Shopify is the only store platform its site names; AliExpress, Alibaba and Temu are where the products come from. No phone app, desktop app or API on record. | BWeb and a browser extension, with apps for Shopify, Etsy, eBay, TikTok Shop and Shopee and an API for other stores. No phone or desktop app on record. |
| Best for | AliExpress dropshipping on Shopify | dropshipping with a sourcing agent and warehouses |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: AliDrop and CJdropshipping. How we grade
Price against what you get
AliDrop starts at $24 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. CJdropshipping has no paid plan and scores 2.7.
CJdropshipping scores higher and starts $24 a month lower. Of the other print-on-demand and dropshipping services on the chart, 8 score higher than AliDrop for less, and none scores higher than CJdropshipping for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- AliDrop starts at $24 per month, billed annually (Professional); Starter is $39 monthly. CJdropshipping is free.
- CJdropshipping has a free plan. AliDrop does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CJdropshipping lists a browser extension.
- CJdropshipping also covers print on demand.
At a glance
| AliDrop | CJdropshipping | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free |
| Starts at | $24 per month, billed annually (Professional); Starter is $39 monthly | Free |
| Free plan | None | Free to install, with no subscription listed. Product fees and other service fees are charged on each order. |
| Free trial | 7-day trial on monthly plans, shown as $1 on the pricing page; annual plans have no trial | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | AliDrop | CJDropshipping |
| Price read from | alidrop.co | apps.shopify.com |
| Checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
Who each one suits
AliDrop
- Shopify stores dropshipping from AliExpress suppliers
- Sellers who want AliExpress, Alibaba and Temu products in one importer
- Beginners testing a small range of products before scaling
CJdropshipping
- Dropshippers who want one agent to source, store and ship products
- Sellers moving from AliExpress to a supplier with local warehouses
- Brands adding custom packaging or printing to dropshipped goods
Worth knowing
AliDrop
- You pay the supplier's product and shipping cost on each order; the homepage's example is a $2 product sold for $8.
- AliDrop's terms describe it as a platform linked to Shopify; its site names no other store platform.
- Plans are not refunded after the trial or once an annual plan is paid, and uninstalling the app does not cancel the subscription.
- The pricing page shows a $1 charge for the 7-day trial, while the homepage and refund policy call the trial free.
CJdropshipping
- You pay CJ for each product, its shipping and any other service fees on every order, billed in US dollars.
- The 2-to-3-day delivery CJ quotes applies to items stocked in its local warehouses, not to every product.
- CJ is based in Yiwu, China, according to its Shopify App Store listing.
Key features
AliDrop
- AliExpress, Alibaba and Temu sourcing
- Import products from AliExpress suppliers, and from Alibaba and Temu, into a Shopify store in one click.
- US and EU suppliers
- A separate set of US and EU suppliers is offered for shorter delivery times than shipping from China.
- Order automation
- Orders are sent to suppliers automatically, and order status and tracking numbers sync back to your store.
- Product research
- A winning-products list and a product analyzer for spotting items that sell, on Empire and Unicorn.
- AI store and descriptions
- An AI tool builds a Shopify store stocked with trending products, and another writes product descriptions.
- Custom store service
- AliDrop will build a ready-to-launch store with a custom design and imported products, from a one-time $299.
CJdropshipping
- Product sourcing
- Products at factory prices ready to list, plus sourcing of items you request; a browser extension imports products from 1688, Taobao and AliExpress.
- Order fulfillment
- Orders sync from your store and CJ picks the shipping method automatically, with a shipping calculator to compare methods and costs.
- Local warehouses
- Stock held in local warehouses ships with a general delivery time of 2 to 3 days, according to CJ.
- Print on demand and OEM
- Custom printing on products, custom packaging and pack-ins, and DIY product bundles.
- Store connections
- Apps for Shopify, Etsy, eBay, TikTok Shop and Shopee, and an API for other stores.
- Product research
- Trending products suggested from CJ's sales data, and product reviews you can import into your store.
Plans
AliDrop
Starter$39
per month, billed monthly
50 unique products, automated order status and tracking sync. No premium products, winning products or product analyzer, and no annual option.
Professional$24
per month, billed annually ($288 a year; $59 billed monthly)
500 unique products and 250 premium products.
Empire$57
per month, billed annually ($684 a year; $99 billed monthly)
5,000 unique products and 2,500 premium products, the winning-products list, the product analyzer and VIP support.
Unicorn$79
per month, billed annually ($948 a year; $299 billed monthly)
25,000 unique products and 25,000 premium products, with the winning-products list and product analyzer.
CJdropshipping
Free$0
No monthly fee. CJ charges the product price, shipping and any other service fees for each order, billed in US dollars.
Ways to pay less
AliDrop
- Annual discount
Up to 8 months off with yearly billing
Yearly billing brings Professional to $288 a year ($24 a month), Empire to $684 and Unicorn to $948, against $59, $99 and $299 a month billed monthly.
CJdropshipping
No public discounts listed.
