Oberlo Alternative: What to Use Now That Oberlo Is Gone
Oberlo was once the go-to dropshipping import app for Shopify, but it closed in June 2022 and its Shopify App Store listing now says the app is not available. So this is not really a head-to-head comparison any more. It is a question of what to use instead, and the answer depends on which part of Oberlo you relied on. eCopy is a strong fit for importing products and building pages, but it does not replace Oberlo's order fulfilment, and this page explains who should choose something else.
Last updated November 6, 2026 · Oberlo pricing verified against Oberlo on the Shopify App Store (listing confirms the app is no longer available)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | eCopy | Oberlo |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | 11 platforms (Shopify, Amazon, AliExpress, Etsy, eBay, SHEIN, Temu, Alibaba, Zalando, WooCommerce, Wix) | AliExpress via Oberlo Marketplace (discontinued 2022) |
| Chrome Extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Content Rewriter | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Translation | ✓ | ✗ |
| One-Click Import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk Import | From Shopify stores | ✓ |
| Supplier Order Fulfilment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Variant Mapping | Advanced | Good |
| Currently Available | ✓ | ✗ |
| Starting Price | Free | N/A (shut down) |
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Why Merchants Choose eCopy
Oberlo shut down in 2022 and isn't coming back, so this comes down to picking a replacement. eCopy is one option worth evaluating.
eCopy supports 11 platforms (vs. Oberlo's AliExpress-only focus), includes AI content rewriting and translation, and is under active development — three things Oberlo's AliExpress-only workflow never had.
If you were an Oberlo user looking for a replacement, weigh eCopy against the other active alternatives — the honest tradeoff is platform breadth and AI tools versus the years of community tutorials and familiarity Oberlo had built up before it shut down.
Where Oberlo Wins
eCopy wasn't around during Oberlo's years as the default dropshipping app, so it doesn't have Oberlo's built-up library of YouTube walkthroughs, forum threads, and community tutorials written for its exact workflow. If you're looking for content made specifically about replicating Oberlo's old process step-for-step, you won't find an eCopy equivalent — you'll be learning a new tool, not following an old guide.
What happened to Oberlo?
Shopify announced in 2022 that Oberlo would close, and the app shut down that June. Merchants were pointed towards DSers, which offered a migration path at the time. Today the App Store listing simply says that the app is not currently available, so there is nothing to reinstall.
Oberlo did two main jobs: it imported AliExpress products into Shopify, and it helped merchants send those orders to AliExpress suppliers. No single replacement has to do both, so it is worth deciding which job you actually need done.
Which Oberlo alternative fits your store?
Start from the job you need done rather than from a list of app names.
- ✓You need automated AliExpress order fulfilment: choose a fulfilment-focused app such as DSers, because eCopy does not do this
- ✓You want a supplier catalogue with fulfilment included: look at an all-in-one service such as Zendrop
- ✓You mainly need to import products from several sources: compare importers such as eCopy and Importify
- ✓You want the imported product turned into a full sales page: eCopy includes an AI page builder with 18 niche templates
Moving from an old Oberlo workflow to eCopy
If your old products are still in your Shopify store, there is nothing to move into eCopy unless you want to re-import a listing. For new products, paste a Shopify, Amazon or AliExpress product link in the app, or use the Chrome extension on any supported product page, review the result, and import it as a draft or publish it straight away.
The biggest change is what happens to an order. With Oberlo, you could send it to the supplier from the app. With eCopy you need a separate fulfilment process, whether that is another app, a supplier relationship or your own stock. Sort this out before you send traffic to new products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oberlo still available in 2026?
No. Oberlo closed in 2022, and its Shopify App Store listing now says the app is not currently available.
What happened to Oberlo?
Shopify announced the closure in 2022 and Oberlo shut down that June. Merchants were pointed towards DSers, which offered a migration path at the time.
Is Oberlo the same as Shopify?
No. Shopify is the e-commerce platform you build your store on. Oberlo was a dropshipping app that ran on top of Shopify, and Shopify owned it until it closed. You still have Shopify, but you need a different app to replace Oberlo.
Is there still an Oberlo Chrome extension?
Oberlo's app has closed, so you should not rely on its old Chrome extension. Be wary of unofficial downloads using the name. If you want one-click import from your browser, eCopy has its own Chrome extension.
Can eCopy fulfil AliExpress orders like Oberlo did?
No. eCopy imports products and builds product pages, but it does not place or track supplier orders. If automated order fulfilment was the main reason you used Oberlo, look at a fulfilment-focused app such as DSers.
What's a good Oberlo alternative for Shopify?
eCopy is one option: it supports 11 source platforms (versus Oberlo's AliExpress-only focus), includes AI content rewriting and translation, and is actively maintained.
Does eCopy support AliExpress imports like Oberlo did?
Yes — AliExpress is one of eCopy's 11 supported import sources, alongside Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, eBay, SHEIN, Temu, Alibaba, Zalando, WooCommerce, and Wix.
What does eCopy offer that Oberlo never had?
AI-powered title and description rewriting, translation into 11 languages, and a page builder that assembles a full product page around the imported item — none of which Oberlo offered.
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