CJdropshipping vs Eprolo (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 2.8.
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 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.
CJdropshipping
Dropshipping supplier and sourcing agent with factory-price products
Eprolo
Dropshipping supplier with free store tools and paid fashion branding
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 Eprolo if
- Fits if you want a dropshipping supplier with no monthly fee
- Works for clothing sellers who want their own labels and packaging
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want an example price, as the page gives no single example
- Not for you if you sell outside fashion and want branding, as branding covers clothing only
- Watch out: the branding plans add per-order customization fees on top of the yearly price
- Watch out: the pricing sits on the branding page, and there is no general pricing page
How we grade them
| 3.2GPACJdropshippingVery good | 2.8GPAEproloGood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | BThe platform has no monthly fee. Branding is $19.90 a year on Lite and $99 on Pro, plus a custom fee per order, so it stays cheap. |
| 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. | BThe platform itself is free for good: store connection, sourcing, sync and tracking. You pay product and shipping on each order. |
| 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. | BStore integrations, sourcing, fulfillment, fashion branding, 3PL warehousing and print on demand. The listing shows no gap in the dropshipping job. |
| 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 is on record. You connect a store and import products, and branding needs its own setup. |
| 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 and a browser extension, with Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, eBay, TikTok Shop, AliExpress, Amazon and Wix. |
| Best for | dropshipping with a sourcing agent and warehouses | a dropshipping supplier with free store tools |
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 Eprolo. 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. Eprolo starts at $1.66 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7.
They score the same, and CJdropshipping starts $1.66 a month lower. Of the other print-on-demand and dropshipping services on the chart, none scores higher than CJdropshipping for less, and none scores higher than Eprolo 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
- Eprolo also covers inventory.
At a glance
| CJdropshipping | Eprolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | $19.90 per year (Fashion Branding Lite) |
| Free plan | Free to install, with no subscription listed. Product fees and other service fees are charged on each order. | The dropshipping platform itself: store connection, product sourcing and sync, order processing and tracking, which the site says carry no monthly fee. Product and shipping costs are paid per order. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | CJDropshipping | EPROLO |
| Price read from | apps.shopify.com | eprolo.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.
Eprolo
- The free platform still charges product cost and shipping on each order, and the page gives no single example price.
- Branding plans cover fashion and clothing; both carry per-order customization fees in addition to the yearly price.
- The pricing is on the branding page; the site has no general pricing page.
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.
Eprolo
- Store integrations
- Connects to Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, eBay, TikTok Shop, AliExpress, Amazon, Shoplazza and SHOPLINE, and has an API.
- Product sourcing
- Products across 107 niches, with a Chrome extension and AI tools for finding items, per the homepage.
- Order fulfillment
- Orders sync to the Eprolo dashboard, are paid there, then packed and shipped by Eprolo. The site cites 5 to 15 day delivery.
- Fashion branding
- Custom labels, hangtags, bags, gift cards and tape for clothing, with no minimum order quantity.
- 3PL warehousing
- The site lists more than 26 warehouses in China, the US, the UK and the EU for storing stock closer to customers.
- Print on demand
- Inkedjoy, its sister POD site, handles design, fulfillment and shipping for custom products.
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.
Eprolo
Dropshipping platform$0
Store integration, product import, order sync and tracking with no subscription; product and shipping costs are charged per order.
Fashion Branding Lite$19.90
per year, plus a small custom fee per order
Custom label, hangtag, packing bag, gift card and tape on clothing dropshipping orders, with no minimum order quantity.
Fashion Branding Pro$99.00
per year, plus customization fees per order
Same branding items for stores with 10 or more daily orders, with customization fees that decrease as volume grows.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CJdropshipping or Eprolo?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CJdropshipping is cheaper to start with: it is free, against $1.66 a month when paid by the year for Eprolo. CJdropshipping is free, and Eprolo starts at $19.90 per year (Fashion Branding Lite).
Which has a free plan, CJdropshipping or Eprolo?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both CJdropshipping and Eprolo have a free plan.
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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.