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Spocket vs Linnworks

Spocket logo

Spocket

Software

Dropshipping with US/EU suppliers

From
Free
Rated
-
Linnworks logo

Linnworks

Software

Multi-channel commerce automation

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Spocket has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Spocket the Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products; Linnworks custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, Linnworks covers Order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Spocket and Linnworks actually diverge.

Attributes where Spocket and Linnworks differ
AttributeSpocketLinnworks
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Browser extension, Cloud-basedWeb, Mobile
Founded20172009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Spocket

  • Supplier marketplace
  • Product import
  • Order automation
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • Wix
  • Squarespace
  • Browser extension support

Only in Linnworks

  • Order management
  • Shipping automation
  • Warehouse management
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Magento
  • Royal Mail
  • Desktop support

Both cover

  • Inventory sync
  • Shopify
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Spocket

  • Sourcing dropshipping products from US and EU suppliersnot Linnworks
  • Importing supplier products into a Shopify or WooCommerce storenot Linnworks
  • Automating order fulfilment to dropship suppliersnot Linnworks

Linnworks

  • Multi-channel inventory synchronisation across 100+ marketplacesnot Spocket
  • Order and shipment automationnot Spocket
  • Warehouse management through add-on modulesnot Spocket

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Spocket

  • The Starter plan at $39.99 per month is capped at 25 unique products and includes no premium products
  • Premium products start on the Professional plan at $59.99 per month, which allows 25 of them
  • Supplier chat requires the Professional plan
  • The free trial lasts 7 days across all plans
  • The lowest advertised monthly rates require annual prepayment

Linnworks

  • Custom pricing based on monthly order volume with no transparent public pricing published
  • Requires contacting sales team for quote, preventing price comparison before sales engagement
  • Onboarding services incur one-time implementation fees calculated based on package selection and internal resources

Pricing, plan by plan

Spocket

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 25 products
    • Basic features
    • Email support
  • Starter$24/month
    • 250 products
    • Real-time inventory
    • Chat support
  • Pro$49/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Premium suppliers
    • Priority support

Linnworks

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Linnworks review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Spocket if

  • You need supplier marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based.
  • You also want product import.

Choose Linnworks if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want shipping automation.

Questions people ask

Is Spocket or Linnworks better?
Neither clearly leads. Spocket starts at Free and Linnworks at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Spocket or Linnworks?
Spocket has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Spocket and On request for Linnworks.
Does Spocket or Linnworks run on more platforms?
Spocket runs on Web, Browser extension, Cloud-based. Linnworks runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Spocket for free?
Yes. Spocket has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Linnworks starts at On request.
What is Spocket best used for?
Spocket is most often used for sourcing dropshipping products from us and eu suppliers, importing supplier products into a shopify or woocommerce store, automating order fulfilment to dropship suppliers. Of those, sourcing dropshipping products from us and eu suppliers and importing supplier products into a shopify or woocommerce store are not what Linnworks is typically brought in for.
What can Spocket do that Linnworks cannot?
Spocket covers Supplier marketplace, Product import, Order automation, WooCommerce. Linnworks covers Order management, Shipping automation, Warehouse management, Amazon. Both handle Inventory sync, Shopify, Web support, Cloud-based support.

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