Modalyst vs Zendrop (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Modalyst grades higher than Zendrop: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Modalyst grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Modalyst
Dropshipping marketplace for Wix, Shopify and BigCommerce stores
Zendrop
Dropshipping supplier with a 1M+ catalog, US warehouses and POD
Which one is for you
Pick Modalyst if
- Fits if you run a small Wix or Shopify store and want to try dropshipping
- Works for sellers with under 25 products
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you list more than 25 products, where Hobby stops, and 250 on Start Up
- Pricey if you want unlimited products and brand names, which need Pro at $67
- Not for you if you want to print your own designs, as the page describes a dropshipping marketplace
- Watch out: the Wix.com banner means the product's direction may change
Pick Zendrop if
- Fits if you dropship on Shopify or TikTok Shop and want US warehouse shipping
- Works for beginners who want coaching and product picks bundled in, on Plus at $79 a month
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if your store is on WooCommerce, Etsy or Amazon, as none of them is listed
- Not for you if you want to try selling for free, as the free plan can't import products and there's no trial
- Pricey if you want print on demand or Zendrop AI, as that's Plus at $79 a month or $549 a year
- Pricey if you compare yearly: Pro at $399 is the dearest of the supplier apps it's listed with
- Watch out: you pay Zendrop's cost on every order on top of the plan, such as $6.49 for a pet bed mat
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAModalystFair | 2.0GPAZendropFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$30 a month billed yearly ($35 monthly), between this category's middle of $25 and its dearer quarter at $41.66. | CThe figure is Pro at $399 a year ($49 monthly), since the free plan can't import products or fulfill orders. That's above this category's middle and the dearest of the supplier apps it's listed with on yearly billing. Print on demand and coaching need Plus at $549 a year. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe Hobby plan is free but stops at 25 products, which you'll hit. | DThere's a free plan, but it only lets you browse the catalog and get support: no imports, no automated fulfillment, no branding. There's no trial of Pro either, so selling starts at $49 a month. |
| Features | CProduct import, order tracking and a supplier marketplace, but it's dropshipping and the page doesn't describe printing your own designs. | CSourcing from 1M+ products, US and China warehousing, automated fulfillment with your branding, print on demand and AI ads. The gaps: stores are limited to Shopify, Wix, TikTok Shop and ClickFunnels, and print on demand is Plus only. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and you connect it to a store before you can use it, so C. | CNo store rating on record. You connect a store, import products and set up branding before you sell, while Plus adds weekly coaching and courses for beginners. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with four listed integrations. No mobile or desktop app. | BWeb, with Shopify, Wix, TikTok Shop and ClickFunnels, plus an MCP server for AI agents. WooCommerce, Etsy and Amazon aren't listed, and there's no phone or desktop app on record. |
| Best for | dropshipping for Wix, Shopify and BigCommerce stores | dropshipping with US warehouses and coaching |
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: Modalyst and Zendrop. How we grade
Price against what you get
Modalyst starts at $30 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Zendrop starts at $49 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Modalyst starts $19 a month lower. Of the other print-on-demand and dropshipping services on the chart, 11 score higher than Modalyst for less, and 12 score higher than Zendrop 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
- Modalyst also covers workflow automation and online store.
- Zendrop also covers print on demand.
At a glance
| Modalyst | Zendrop | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $30 per month, billed yearly ($35 billed monthly) | $49 per month (Pro) |
| Free plan | Hobby plan: up to 25 products. | Free plan with limited access: the 1M+ product catalog and 24/7 support, and store connections. Product imports, automated fulfillment and custom branding need a paid plan. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Modalyst | Zendrop |
| Price read from | modalyst.co | zendrop.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Modalyst
- The free plan stops at 25 products and Start Up at 250.
- The site shows a banner saying Modalyst has joined Wix.com, so the product's direction may change.
- It is a dropshipping marketplace rather than a print-on-demand printer; the page does not describe printing your own designs.
Zendrop
- You pay Zendrop's cost for each product on every order: its winning-products page lists a pet bed mat at $6.49 against a suggested retail price of $25.96.
- The free plan cannot import products, fulfill orders automatically or add branding, so selling needs Pro at $49 a month.
- Print on demand, Zendrop AI and coaching come only with Plus at $79 a month.
- Store integrations cover Shopify, Wix, TikTok Shop and ClickFunnels; WooCommerce, Etsy and Amazon are not listed.
Key features
Modalyst
- Supplier product catalog
- Browse dropship products from supplier marketplaces and add them to a store in one click.
- Product import and editing
- Product info, images and variants are imported and can be edited before they go to the store.
- Automated markups
- Set margins as automated markups and include shipping in the product price.
- Profit calculator
- A calculator shows margins on each product.
- Inventory and tracking
- Inventory updates in real time and orders carry tracking numbers.
- Store integrations
- Connects to Wix, Shopify, BigCommerce and other store platforms.
Zendrop
- Product catalog and sourcing
- A catalog of 1M+ products across pets, beauty, tech, jewelry and home, with sourcing and quotes for items you request on paid plans.
- US and China warehousing
- 3PL warehousing and fulfillment from US-based warehouses for faster delivery, and from China for overseas stock.
- Automated fulfillment
- On paid plans, orders from your store go to Zendrop automatically and are packed with your custom branding.
- Print on demand
- On Plus, add designs to shirts, hoodies, hats, tote bags, water bottles, all-over-print clothing and home decor, printed in the US.
- AI stores and ads
- Zendrop AI builds stores and an AI ad generator makes UGC-style video ads; an MCP server connects AI agents to your store.
- Coaching and academy
- Plus includes live weekly coaching calls, Zendrop Academy courses and a list of top winning products.
Plans
Modalyst
Hobby$0
Limit of 25 products, with one-click product import and order tracking.
Start Up$30
per month, billed yearly ($35 billed monthly)
Limit of 250 products.
Pro$67
per month, billed yearly ($90 billed monthly)
Unlimited products, including well-known brands with shorter shipping times, as the page describes it.
Zendrop
Free$0
Limited access: browse 1M+ products and get 24/7 support. No product imports, automated fulfillment, custom branding or US products.
Pro$49
per month
Unlimited orders, automated fulfillment, custom branding, product requests and US products. Also sold at $399 a year.
Plus$79
per month
Everything in Pro, plus print on demand, Zendrop AI, winning products, weekly coaching, private listings, chargeback help and $100 in order credits. $549 a year.
Ways to pay less
Modalyst
- Annual discount
Save up to 25% when paying annually
The pricing page says yearly payment saves up to 25% on the Start Up and Pro plans.
Zendrop
- Annual discount
Yearly plans: Pro $399, Plus $549
Zendrop's pricing page sells Pro at $399 a year and Plus at $549 a year, against $49 and $79 billed monthly.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Modalyst or Zendrop?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Modalyst is cheaper to start with: $30 a month, against $49 a month for Zendrop. Modalyst starts at $30 per month, billed yearly ($35 billed monthly), and Zendrop starts at $49 per month (Pro).
Which has a free plan, Modalyst or Zendrop?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Modalyst and Zendrop 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.