Shopify App Review · Pre-Orders & Back-in-Stock
Essent Preorder Back in Stock Review (2026)
Recovering sold-out sales: the back-in-stock / restock specialist that also runs pre-orders
SCORE
/10
Essent Preorder Back in Stock is the highest-rated pre-order app we cover, a 5.0 across 1,148 reviews. Its strength is the back-in-stock ‘Notify Me’ engine, but it also runs preorders, backorders, coming-soon, and made-to-order with deposits. There’s a real free plan, and paid tiers start at just $5/mo.
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What Essent Preorder actually does
Perfect 5.0 rating across 1,148 reviews Runs preorders, backorders, coming-soon, and made-to-order, with a Notify Me button and automatic restock emails.
Customizable Preorder Now button across product, collection, search, and Quick Buy Cheapest paid tier here: Lite at $5/mo; Essentials $25/mo; Professional $59/mo Overage fees on lower tiers: above Lite’s 50 preorders/mo it’s $0.25 each, above Essentials’ 500/mo it’s $0.10 each, plus $1.00 per 100 back-in-stock notifications over the limit.
How it scores across key areas
| Features | 9.5 | |
| Ease of setup | 9.0 | |
| Value for money | 8.0 | |
| Support & docs | 9.0 | |
| Reliability | 9.5 | |
| Track record | 9.0 |
Pros & cons
- Highest-rated of the pre-order apps we cover: a perfect 5.0 across 1,148 reviews
- Strong back-in-stock ‘Notify Me’ button and automatic restock-email engine to recover sold-out demand
- Also runs preorders, backorders, coming-soon, and made-to-order, with deposits and split-payment schedules
- Customizable Preorder Now button across product, collection, search, and Quick Buy
- Real free plan (10 preorders + 300 notifications/mo), and the cheapest paid entry here at $5/mo
- Overage fees on lower tiers: above Lite’s limit it’s $0.25 per preorder, Essentials $0.10, plus $1 per 100 notifications over the cap
- A busy month can push the metered bill above the flat tier price, so watch your volume
- The free plan’s 10 preorders/300 notifications is a validation window, not a production plan
- Feature breadth means more setup if you only need a single simple preorder
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App Store screenshots
Marketing screenshots from the Shopify listing, in-admin UI may look different. Always verify on a duplicate theme.
Before you spend trial time
- Install on a duplicate/dev theme first and confirm it renders cleanly on your storefront.
- Test the core flow end to end before going live.
- Confirm the plan tier fits your real monthly volume so the bill doesn’t surprise you.
- Check it plays nicely with your existing apps (no duplicate widgets or conflicts).
- Read recent App Store reviews for your specific use case.
Pricing
Plans (verify on the listing): Free plan ($0): 10 preorders/mo and 300 back-in-stock notifications/mo. Lite: $5/mo (50 preorders/mo, 500 notifications/mo; $0.25/preorder and $1.00/100 notifications above limit). Essentials: $25/mo (500 preorders/mo, 3,000 notifications/mo; $0.10/preorder and $1.00/100 notifications above limit). Professional: $59/mo (unlimited). Paid tiers include a 14-day free trial.
Pricing changes frequently on Shopify apps, always check the live listing for the latest tiers and trial terms. View current pricing on Shopify →
Closing take
The highest-rated option of the three and my pick if recovering sold-out sales is the main goal. The Notify Me button and back-in-stock email engine are its strength, but it also runs preorders, backorders, coming-soon, and made-to-order with deposits and split payment schedules. At $5/mo, Lite is the cheapest paid entry point here. Watch the overage fees on the lower tiers: once you pass the included limit, Lite adds $0.25 per preorder and Essentials $0.10, so a busy month can push the bill above the flat rate.
Bottom line: at 5.0/5 from 1,148 reviews, it’s a credible pick for recovering sold-out sales: the back-in-stock / restock specialist that also runs pre-orders
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Frequently asked questions
Is Essent Preorder free?
Yes, there’s a real free plan: 10 preorders and 300 back-in-stock notifications a month. Paid tiers start at just $5/mo (Lite), the cheapest paid entry among the pre-order apps we cover.
What are the overage fees?
On the metered tiers, once you pass the included limit Lite charges $0.25 per preorder and Essentials $0.10, plus $1.00 per 100 notifications over the cap. A busy month can push the bill above the flat tier price, so watch volume.
Does it do more than pre-orders?
Yes. Its standout is the back-in-stock ‘Notify Me’ button and restock emails, but it also handles backorders, coming-soon, and made-to-order, including deposits and split-payment schedules.
How much does it cost?
Free ($0) for 10 preorders + 300 notifications/mo, Lite $5/mo (50 / 500), Essentials $25/mo (500 / 3,000), and Professional $59/mo (unlimited). Paid tiers include a 14-day trial.
Is it better for pre-orders or back-in-stock?
Both, but the back-in-stock engine is its strongest piece, so it’s the top pick if recovering sold-out demand is your main goal. It still runs full pre-orders well.
Can I trust the 5.0 rating?
It’s a perfect 5.0 across 1,148 reviews, by far the deepest sample of the pre-order apps we compare, so it’s a strong signal. Skim recent reviews for your workflow before committing.
How we researched this
- Primary source: Shopify App Store listing for Essent Preorder Back in Stock
- Supplementary: 3-star review sampling for support and UX friction signals
- Last updated: June 17, 2026