Dropshipping Beginners

[RitchieRaVie]

I am a beginners and exploring Dropshipping with shopify. Can anybody share which is better, AutoDS or DSers? Any other opinion are welcome.

[Manoj_j]

Hi @RitchieRaVie ,

Choose DSers if you're starting out, want a free plan, and are focused on AliExpress dropshipping. 

Choose AutoDS if you want multiple supplier options, more automation, and AI-powered product research.

If I was able to help you, please don't forget to like and mark it as solution.

thanks

Manoj​

[Toriq]

Hi Ritchie, after reading through your question, I understand you want to start a drop shipping business and want to be sure what drop shipping app to work with.  Is that right?

As a Shopify website provider with over 5+years, Dsers is the best you can start with as a beginner. If you have some special features you want on your shop then you can talk about it and advice what app will work well. 

[Yuparkoti]

@RitchieRaVie 

AutoDS vs. DSers for beginners in Shopify dropshipping

AutoDS

— Pros: It is fully automated with many suppliers and incorporates learning resources as well as tools for product research (e. g., AliExpress, Amazon).

— Cons: The cheapest package costs $19.90 monthly and may be too much for newbies.

— Best for: People who require many features and options, but can afford to invest a little amount of money.

DSers

— Pros: It has a free plan (<products>3,000), user-friendly platform, mainly uses AliExpress, allows bulk orders.

— Cons: Works with AliExpress only, low level of automation, does not include research tools.

— Best for: Newbies who don’t have a lot of money and like things kept simple.

Key Differences

— Cost: DSers are available at no cost while payment is needed to use AutoDS.

— Suppliers: AutoDS serves more suppliers than DSers which follows only AliExpress.

— Automation: AutoDS surpasses the basic levels covered by DSers in this regard.

Recommendation

— DSers – this is the place to start when you are starting off and money is a problem

— AutoDS – move on to this one later for growth and scaling

Other Options

— Spocket – US/EU suppliers with quicker delivery times ($39. 99/month)

— Zendrop – it’s fast and easy with free plans available

— CJ Dropshipping – order based pricing, personalized branding offered

Begin with DSers before trying out AutoDS or any other solution as you progress.

[Zopi]

Hey! @RitchieRaVie 

Great to see you diving into dropshipping — the first step is always figuring out the right tool, so you’re asking the right question.

AutoDS vs. DSers — Quick Comparison

Both are solid, but they serve slightly different types of users:

 AutoDS

• All-in-one automation (product import, price monitoring, fulfillment)

• Supports multiple platforms (Shopify, Wix, FB, etc.)

• Higher pricing, but more hands-off

 DSers

• Official AliExpress partner

• Strong for bulk ordering + mapping suppliers

• More manual than AutoDS, but has a free tier that works well

What to Consider

• Just starting out? DSers might feel more beginner-friendly.

• Want to scale faster with automation? AutoDS could be worth testing.

• Budget matters -  some tools charge based on how many products or orders you manage.

A Third Option to Explore

You might also want to check out Zopi (disclaimer: it’s the tool I support here). It combines:

• AI-powered product discovery

• One-click import + push to store

• Bulk order & fulfillment from multiple suppliers

• And a free plan to get started without pressure and no credit card required

It's worth testing a few and seeing what fits your workflow best - every store runs a little differently.

Happy to help if you want to compare features side-by-side