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Retail Barcode Labels alternative
Outgrown Shopify's Retail Barcode Labels app?
Retail Barcode Labels is free and covers the basics. When you need unique barcodes, custom label sizes, bulk printing or labels from purchase orders, EasyScan takes over.
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Side by side
Retail Barcode Labels compared with EasyScan
| Feature | Retail Barcode Labels | EasyScan |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode formats | Code 128 | CODE128, CODE39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, ITF-14 and QR |
| Generated barcodes | Last 8 digits of the variant ID. Shopify notes these aren't suitable for Google Shopping | Unique codes, a variant ID or your own pattern, written only to empty fields by default |
| SKU generation | Not available | Pattern builder using vendor, type, title, options and metafields |
| Label sizes | Fixed formats for Dymo, Zebra and Avery sheets; custom sizes can't be added | Built-in sizes for more than 30 brands, including Brother and Rollo, plus custom sizes |
| Bulk printing and CSV | No automatic bulk printing or CSV upload | Bulk from the product list, collections, orders or a CSV file |
| Labels from purchase orders | Not available | Print ordered or received quantities as stock arrives (Advanced plan) |
| Price | Free | From $9.99 a month, with a 10-day free trial |
Retail Barcode Labels details are from Shopify's help center, checked 30 September 2026.
Switching
Move over without relabeling your stock
Keep your barcodes
Your existing barcodes stay in Shopify. EasyScan prints them as they are and only generates new ones for variants that have none.
Fix duplicates
Run the store audit to find duplicate barcodes, a known risk with 8-digit variant-ID codes. Then regenerate only the ones that clash.
Recreate your label
Choose your printer and roll, add the fields you print today, and save the result as your default template.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Shopify discontinuing Retail Barcode Labels?
Not as far as we know. Shopify had announced no retirement as of 30 September 2026. The Shopify app that did close is Stocky, on 31 August 2026.
Do I have to change my existing barcodes?
No. EasyScan prints the barcodes already on your products and only fills empty barcode fields, unless you choose to overwrite them.
Can I keep both apps installed?
Yes. Both read the same barcode field in Shopify, so you can try EasyScan alongside Retail Barcode Labels before you switch.
Does EasyScan support the same Dymo and Zebra labels?
Yes. EasyScan includes every Dymo, Zebra and Avery label that Retail Barcode Labels lists, plus sizes it doesn't support, such as Dymo 30334 and Brother DK rolls.
How much does EasyScan cost?
Label printing, barcode and SKU generation are included from the Basic plan at $9.99 a month, with a 10-day free trial when your store is eligible.
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Try EasyScan alongside Retail Barcode Labels
Install EasyScan, print the same label on your current printer and compare the two for yourself.
