eCopy vs Oberlo — Which is Better for Shopify?
Oberlo was once the most popular dropshipping import app for Shopify, but Shopify shut it down in 2022 — its own App Store listing confirms it's no longer available. This isn't really a head-to-head comparison anymore so much as a "what do I use instead" question. eCopy is one option worth putting in front of anyone who used to rely on Oberlo: it covers more source platforms than Oberlo ever did and adds AI content tools Oberlo never had, though it doesn't have Oberlo's years of accumulated tutorials and community familiarity.
Last updated July 25, 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oberlo still available in 2026?
No. Shopify shut down Oberlo in 2022, and its own Shopify App Store listing confirms the app is no longer available.
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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