Dropshipping Beginners

Product Development & Sourcing

Topic summary

A beginner is seeking advice on choosing between AutoDS and DSers for Shopify dropshipping.

Community consensus:

  • DSers is recommended for beginners due to its free plan (up to 3,000 products), user-friendly interface, and focus on AliExpress. However, it offers limited automation and works exclusively with AliExpress.
  • AutoDS suits those ready to invest ($19.90-$26.90/month) and wanting advanced features: multiple supplier integrations (AliExpress, Amazon, Walmart), full automation, AI product research tools, and real-time price/stock syncing.

Key trade-offs:

  • Cost: DSers is free; AutoDS requires paid subscription
  • Suppliers: DSers (AliExpress only) vs. AutoDS (multiple platforms)
  • Automation: AutoDS significantly more automated

Alternative suggestions:

  • Spocket (US/EU suppliers, faster shipping)
  • Zendrop (free plan available)
  • CJ Dropshipping (custom branding)
  • Zopi (AI-powered discovery, free plan)

General advice: Start with DSers to learn basics with minimal investment, then upgrade to AutoDS or alternatives when scaling. AutoDS offers a $1/14-day trial for testing.

Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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I am a beginners and exploring Dropshipping with shopify. Can anybody share which is better, AutoDS or DSers? Any other opinion are welcome.

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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​

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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.

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@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 (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.

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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

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@RitchieRaVie In AutoDS, we’ve helped thousands of dropshippers—from first-timers to experienced sellers—automate and grow their businesses more efficiently.

Compared to tools like DSers, which focus mainly on AliExpress, AutoDS offers a broader and more automated solution. Our platform includes:

Product importing from multiple suppliers (AliExpress, Amazon, Walmart, and more)

Full order automation and tracking updates

Real-time price and stock syncing

Built-in product research tool

Profit calculator and centralized dashboard

Shopify and other platform integrations

While DSers is a decent option for AliExpress-only selling, AutoDS gives you the flexibility to scale, diversify suppliers, and automate most of the busywork—all from one place. Plans start at $26.90/month, and we offer a 14-day trial for $1 so you can explore everything before committing.

Let us know if you have any questions—we’re here to help!