CJdropshipping vs Trendsi (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
Trendsi
Fashion dropshipping and wholesale supplier with a free tier
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 Trendsi if
- Fits if you sell women's fashion on Shopify or TikTok Shop
- Works for sellers who want to order samples first
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you sell anything but fashion, as it is apparel only
- Tight if you go past 500 listings or 1 store, as that needs Pro
- Watch out: Pro is non-refundable once paid, so cancel before renewal
- Watch out: swimwear, bodysuits, intimates, jewelry, face masks and beauty items are final sale
How we grade them
| 3.2GPACJdropshippingVery good | 2.4GPATrendsiFair | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CPro is $29.90 a month, between the category's middle of $25 and its dearer quarter. The free plan covers a small shop. |
| 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. | BFree plan with up to 500 listings, samples, custom branding options and unlimited order processing. You pay product and shipping per sale. |
| 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. | CFashion dropshipping, open-pack wholesale, made-to-order, samples and returns. Apparel only, not a general catalog. |
| 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 a Vibe Selling assistant is there to help. |
| 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 only, with Shopify, TikTok Shop and CommentSold. |
| Best for | dropshipping with a sourcing agent and warehouses | fashion dropshipping with a free tier |
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 Trendsi. 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. Trendsi starts at $29.90 a month and scores 2.3.
CJdropshipping scores higher and starts $29.90 a month lower. Of the other print-on-demand and dropshipping services on the chart, none scores higher than CJdropshipping for less, and 11 score higher than Trendsi 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
- CJdropshipping also covers print on demand.
- Trendsi also covers inventory.
At a glance
| CJdropshipping | Trendsi | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | $29.9 per month (Pro) |
| Free plan | Free to install, with no subscription listed. Product fees and other service fees are charged on each order. | Up to 500 product listings, samples, custom branding options, unlimited order processing and 24/7 support. Product and shipping costs are paid per sale. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | CJDropshipping | Trendsi |
| Price read from | apps.shopify.com | trendsi.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.
Trendsi
- Fashion and apparel only; this is not a general product catalog.
- The free plan allows 1 store per account and 500 listings.
- Pro is non-refundable once paid; cancel before renewal to avoid the next month's charge.
- Swimwear, bodysuits, intimates, jewelry, face masks and beauty items are final sale.
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.
Trendsi
- Fashion dropshipping
- Clothing and accessories shipped to your customers; the site states 2 to 5 business days for US products and 5 to 10 for overseas ones.
- Shopify and TikTok Shop sync
- Inventory and listings push to connected stores and orders sync back automatically.
- Open-pack wholesale
- Wholesale in any size combination with a stated low minimum of 6 units.
- Made-to-order and branding
- Low-minimum manufacturing, plus custom logos and packaging; advanced branding is a Pro feature.
- Samples and returns
- Samples of any product can be ordered. Dropshipping returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery on eligible items.
- Vibe Selling assistant
- An AI shopping assistant for product picks, bulk listing, AI images, an SEO coach and order lookups.
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.
Trendsi
Free$0
Up to 500 product listings, access to 40K+ products, samples, custom branding options and 1 store per account.
Pro$29.9
per month
Unlimited listings, bulk product importer, advanced custom branding, multi-store management, partner perks and priority support.
EnterpriseCustom
Everything in Pro plus 3PL fulfillment, extra sales channels such as Amazon and SHEIN, volume discounts and an account manager; sold through sales.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CJdropshipping or Trendsi?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CJdropshipping is cheaper to start with: it is free, against $29.90 a month for Trendsi. CJdropshipping is free, and Trendsi starts at $29.9 per month (Pro).
Which has a free plan, CJdropshipping or Trendsi?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both CJdropshipping and Trendsi have a free plan.
Which platforms do CJdropshipping and Trendsi 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.