CJdropshipping vs Dropshipman (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick CJdropshipping: it is third in our ranking of print-on-demand and dropshipping services, and it grades higher too, 3.2 against 2.4.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
CJdropshipping grades higher on value for money, the free plan and features. They get the same grade on ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CJdropshipping
Dropshipping supplier and sourcing agent with factory-price products
Dropshipman
Dropshipping supplier and fulfillment for Shopify and TikTok Shop
Which one is for you
Pick CJdropshipping if
- Fits if you want one company to source, store and ship your products
- Works for brands that want custom packaging or printing on dropshipped goods
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you expect 2-to-3-day delivery on everything, as that's local-warehouse stock only
- Skip it if you want a supplier based in the US or Europe, as CJ is based in Yiwu, China
- Watch out: you pay for each product, its shipping and other service fees on every order, billed in US dollars
- Skip it if you want something to switch on and leave, as stores, products and shipping methods all need setting up first
Pick Dropshipman if
- Fits if you dropship from AliExpress or Temu to a Shopify or TikTok Shop store
- Works for sellers who want sourcing agents to find products
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free, as 10 imports a month from each source runs out quickly
- Pricey if you want automated sourcing and fulfillment, which start at Pro for $24.90 a month yearly
- Skip it if you want a print-on-demand specialist, since that is one service among many here
- Not for you if you sell on Etsy, WooCommerce or other platforms, as only Shopify and TikTok Shop are listed
- Watch out: product and shipping costs are charged per order on top of any plan
How we grade them
| 3.2GPACJdropshippingVery good | 2.4GPADropshipmanFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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, nothing undercuts $0. | BBasic is $9.90 a month on yearly billing, below the cheaper quarter of print-on-demand. Automation sits on Pro at $24.90 yearly, and product and shipping costs are extra. |
| Free plan and 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. | CFree plan with 10 imports a month from each of AliExpress, Temu and its marketplace, plus unlimited order fulfillment. You will hit the cap fast. |
| Features | BCovers the 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. | CImports, sync, sourcing agents, fulfillment and branding. Print on demand is one service among many, so the catalog is not specialized in it. |
| Ease of use | 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. | CNo store rating on record. You connect a store and import products before the first order. |
| Platforms and integrations | 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. | BWeb app connecting to Shopify, TikTok Shop, AliExpress and Temu. No other store platforms are listed. |
| Best for | dropshipping with a sourcing agent and warehouses | dropshipping from AliExpress and Temu to Shopify |
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: CJdropshipping and Dropshipman. How we grade
Price against what you get
CJdropshipping has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Dropshipman starts at $9.90 a month and scores 2.3.
CJdropshipping scores higher and starts $9.90 a month lower. Of the other print-on-demand and dropshipping services on the chart, none scores higher than CJdropshipping for less, and 7 score higher than Dropshipman 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
- Dropshipman also covers inventory.
At a glance
| CJdropshipping | Dropshipman | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | $9.90 per month, billed yearly ($19.90 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | Free to install, with no subscription listed. Product fees and other service fees are charged on each order. | 10 product imports per month each from AliExpress, Temu and the Dropshipman marketplace, with unlimited order fulfillment. |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial on the Pro and Plus plans |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | CJDropshipping | Dropshipman |
| Price read from | apps.shopify.com | dropshipman.com |
| Checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Dropshipman
- Print on demand is one service among many, so the catalog is not specialized in it.
- Product and shipping costs are charged per order on top of the subscription and are set by the products chosen.
- Automated order sourcing, automated fulfillment and advanced auto pricing start at Pro.
- The listed integrations are Shopify and TikTok Shop (US); other store platforms are not listed on the pricing or home pages.
Key features
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.
Dropshipman
- Product import
- Imports products from AliExpress, Temu and the Dropshipman marketplace into a connected store; monthly import counts rise with the plan.
- Sync and order automation
- Keeps price and inventory in sync, sends orders to suppliers and updates tracking numbers and order status.
- Sourcing agents
- Staff handle price negotiation, carrier route choices and sourcing requests; the number of requests per month depends on the plan.
- Fulfillment services
- Picking and packing, kitting and assembly, quality checks and inventory management are listed as services.
- Branding and print on demand
- Custom packaging and print-on-demand products are offered for sellers who want their own branding.
Plans
CJdropshipping
Free$0
No monthly fee. CJ charges the product price, shipping and any other service fees for each order, billed in US dollars.
Dropshipman
Free$0
per month
10 imports a month from each of AliExpress, Temu and the Dropshipman marketplace, plus unlimited order fulfillment.
Basic$9.90
per month, billed yearly ($19.90 billed monthly)
300 imports a month per source, 10 sourcing requests a month, access to 1M+ products and 24/7 support.
Pro$24.90
per month, billed yearly ($49.90 billed monthly)
1,000 imports a month per source, 30 expert sourcing requests, automated order sourcing and fulfillment, a dedicated manager.
Plus$39.90
per month, billed yearly ($79.90 billed monthly)
5,000 imports a month per source, 60 sourcing requests, VIP shipping methods, private product listing and China label removal.
Ways to pay less
CJdropshipping
No public discounts listed.
Dropshipman
- Annual discount
Yearly billing lowers the monthly price
The pricing page's yearly view shows Basic at $9.90, Pro at $24.90 and Plus at $39.90 a month, against $19.90, $49.90 and $79.90 billed monthly.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CJdropshipping or Dropshipman?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CJdropshipping is cheaper to start with: it is free, against $9.90 a month for Dropshipman. CJdropshipping is free, and Dropshipman starts at $9.90 per month, billed yearly ($19.90 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, CJdropshipping or Dropshipman?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both CJdropshipping and Dropshipman have a free plan.
Which platforms do CJdropshipping and Dropshipman run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only CJdropshipping lists a browser extension. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.