Brands Gateway vs Syncee (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Syncee grades higher than Brands Gateway: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Syncee grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Brands Gateway
Luxury fashion dropshipping and wholesale supplier
Syncee
Dropshipping and wholesale marketplace of US, EU and UK suppliers
Which one is for you
Pick Brands Gateway if
- Fits if you want to sell luxury fashion brands through your own store
- Works for sellers who can carry a high monthly fee
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you are starting out: $209 a month for 1 store
- Not for you if you want a refund, as the page gives none on subscriptions
- Tight if you run several stores, as support must be contacted for multiple
- Watch out: the page shows euros by default, and a Black Friday discount up to 60% shows before 27 November
Pick Syncee if
- Fits if you want suppliers based in the US, UK, Europe or Australia
- Works for shops on Wix, Squarespace or Ecwid as well as Shopify
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're on Basic, as it allows products from just 1 supplier; more need Pro at $59.99 a month
- Not for you if you sell on Amazon or eBay, as neither is among its integrations
- Watch out: suppliers can decline you, and some premium suppliers aren't on every plan
- Watch out: the Shopify app sells yearly prices and a $1 first month that syncee.com doesn't show
- Tight if you want a proper trial, as paid plans get 3 days and the free plan mostly browses
How we grade them
| 1.8GPABrands GatewayWeak | 2.2GPASynceeFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | DGrow is $209 a month for 1 store, Scale $289 and Enterprise $799, against a $25 category middle. A luxury catalog of 46,000+ items is the stated reason. | CThe figure is Basic at $39.99 a month, or $360 a year in the Shopify app, since the free plan mostly browses. That's above this category's middle, and Basic allows just 1 supplier; more need Pro at $59.99 ($540 a year). Syncee adds no transaction fee on top. |
| Free plan and trial | DA free account is listed, but no trial or free plan details are on record, and the page says no refunds on any subscription package. | CThe free plan lets you browse products and wholesale prices and use the AI agent, and the Shopify app's free plan imports up to 25 products. Paid plans have a 3-day free trial, which is short. |
| Features | CLuxury catalog, white-label shipping, store connections, wholesale and an AI launch guide. The subscription covers one store only, and CSV and API need Enterprise. | CA supplier marketplace with dropship-to-wholesale switching, order and tracking sync, bulk pricing rules, supplier chat and an AI agent. The gaps: Basic allows just 1 supplier, and suppliers can decline you. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record. You connect a store and import up to 1,000 products, with a 1-on-1 onboarding call on Grow. | CNo store rating on record. You connect a store, find suppliers, wait for approval where it's needed and set pricing rules before you sell. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce and Shift4Shop. | BWeb, with Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce, Ecwid and regional platforms like EKM, Jumpseller and Shoprenter. No Amazon or eBay, and no phone or desktop app on record. |
| Best for | luxury fashion dropshipping for one store | dropshipping from US, UK and EU brands |
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: Brands Gateway and Syncee. How we grade
Price against what you get
Brands Gateway starts at $209 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Syncee starts at $39.99 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Syncee starts $169.01 a month lower. Of the other print-on-demand and dropshipping services on the chart, 15 score higher than Brands Gateway for less, and 11 score higher than Syncee 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
- Brands Gateway also covers inventory and online store.
At a glance
| Brands Gateway | Syncee | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | $209 per month (Grow), billed monthly | $39.99 per month (Basic) |
| Free plan | None | Browse products, see wholesale prices, save favorites and use the Syncee AI Agent, with limited supplier details. The Shopify app's free plan also imports up to 25 products. |
| Free trial | None listed | 3-day free trial on all monthly plans |
| Web | ||
| Made by | BrandsGateway | Syncee |
| Price read from | brandsgateway.com | syncee.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Brands Gateway
- Subscription covers one store only; the FAQ says to contact support for multiple stores.
- The page says it gives no refunds on any subscription package.
- The pricing page shows euros by default; the dollar figures here are the ones in its USD currency option.
- A Black Friday discount of up to 60%, shown on the page before 27 November, lowers these prices for a first term.
Syncee
- You buy each product from its supplier at the supplier's Syncee price, paid in the supplier's currency; Syncee adds no transaction fee.
- Basic allows products from only 1 supplier; more suppliers need Pro.
- Suppliers can decline retailers, and some premium suppliers are not available on every plan.
- The Shopify app sells the same plans with yearly prices ($360, $540 and $900) and a $1 first month after the trial, which syncee.com does not show.
Key features
Brands Gateway
- Luxury catalog
- Over 46,000 products from 700+ brands across clothing, bags, shoes, accessories, watches, jewelry and sunglasses.
- White-label shipping
- The warehouse picks, packs and ships to your customer with your company name as sender.
- Store connections
- Shopify and Wix through their app stores; WooCommerce and Shift4Shop through the pricing page; custom stores via API or CSV.
- Wholesale
- Separate wholesale buying: stocklots, pre-order and clearance products for your own inventory.
- AI launch guide
- A process and set of prompts the site says help launch a fashion store in a weekend.
- Free account
- A free account with no card required lets you see products and prices before choosing a plan.
Syncee
- Supplier marketplace
- Products from brands and suppliers mostly in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe and Australia, which set discounted prices and suggest margins of 30% to 50%.
- Dropshipping and wholesale
- Start by dropshipping a product, then buy it wholesale once it sells; the supplier ships to your customer or to you.
- Store integrations
- Connect Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, BigCommerce, Ecwid, EKM, KMO Shops, Jumpseller or Shoprenter and import products in one click or in bulk.
- Order and tracking sync
- You pay the supplier by PayPal or card on Syncee, and orders and tracking numbers sync between your store and the supplier automatically.
- Pricing rules and editor
- Set your own margins in bulk with pricing rules, and edit product details before they go to your store.
- Syncee AI Agent and supplier chat
- An AI agent on every plan, and direct chat with suppliers about products and orders.
Plans
Brands Gateway
Grow$209
per month for 1 store, billed monthly ($1,859 billed annually)
Import and sell up to 1,000 products, a 1-on-1 onboarding call, support and 10 marketing images.
Scale$289
per month for 1 store, billed monthly ($2,899 billed annually)
Up to 5,000 products, 5% off shipping costs, a dedicated account manager and 20 marketing images.
Enterprise$799
per month for 1 store, billed monthly ($8,069 billed annually)
Unlimited products (46,000+), 10% off shipping costs, CSV export, REST API access and 100 marketing images.
Syncee
Free$0
Explore products and wholesale prices, save favorites, the Syncee AI Agent and limited supplier details.
Basic$39.99
per month for 100 products
100 products to import from 1 supplier, 5 import lists, suppliers that need approval, private suppliers and supplier contact details. 0% transaction fee.
Pro$59.99
per month for 250 products
250 products to import from unlimited suppliers and 20 import lists, with everything in Basic.
Business$99.99
per month for 10,000 products
10,000 products to import, 50 import lists and 24/7 support.
Ways to pay less
Brands Gateway
- Other savings
Black Friday discount
Up to 60% off annual plans, renewing at the discount each year, and up to 30% off the first 3 months of monthly plans, for sign-ups before 27 November; needs a discount code from a free account.
- Annual discount
Annual billing
Annual totals are $1,859 (Grow), $2,899 (Scale) and $8,069 (Enterprise) against $209, $289 and $799 a month.
Syncee
- Annual discount
Save 25% with yearly billing
Syncee's Shopify listing sells Basic at $360 a year, Pro at $540 and Business at $900, against $39.99, $59.99 and $99.99 a month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Brands Gateway or Syncee?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Syncee is cheaper to start with: $39.99 a month, against $209 a month for Brands Gateway. Brands Gateway starts at $209 per month (Grow), billed monthly, and Syncee starts at $39.99 per month (Basic).
Which has a free plan, Brands Gateway or Syncee?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Syncee has a free plan. Brands Gateway does not.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.
