DSers alternative: how ScrapeOra compares
If you are looking for a DSers alternative, ScrapeOra is a dropshipping automation tool that imports full products, applies your pricing rules, publishes to Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and more, and keeps prices, stock and orders in sync. DSers is best known as an official AliExpress order tool for Shopify, so the main difference is breadth: ScrapeOra works across several suppliers and store platforms.
This guide compares the two honestly and shows how to get started. Features and plans on either product change, so check the current details before you decide.
What you need
- A ScrapeOra account. The free plan is enough to try it.
- A supplier to import from, and a store to publish to.
1. See where they differ
- Suppliers: DSers focuses on AliExpress for order fulfilment; ScrapeOra imports from CJdropshipping, Printful and Printify through official APIs, AliExpress in Beta, and supplier stores by link.
- Stores: ScrapeOra publishes to Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, a Facebook catalog and more, so you are not tied to one platform.
- Pricing and sync: ScrapeOra applies pricing rules and keeps prices and stock current on a schedule.
2. Create your account and connect a supplier
Sign up for a free ScrapeOra account and save your supplier's API key, or get ready to paste a product link from a supplier store.
3. Connect your store and import
Connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store, then import the products you want with their full listings, apply your pricing, and publish.
4. Schedule sync and ordering
Put the import on a schedule so prices and stock stay current, and turn on automatic ordering so paid orders are placed and tracking is written back to your store.
Common problems and fixes
- I only sell AliExpress products on Shopify
- ScrapeOra still fits: import AliExpress (Beta) and publish to Shopify. The advantage comes when you add other suppliers or stores later.
- Can I move my existing products over?
- Re-import the products into ScrapeOra; a stable source key matches them, and you choose a sync mode that keeps your edits.
- Is there a free plan?
- Yes. The free plan includes the full import-to-publish flow, with no card to start.
Frequently asked questions
- Is ScrapeOra only for AliExpress?
- No. It imports from CJdropshipping, Printful and Printify through official APIs, AliExpress in Beta, and supplier stores by link.
- Does ScrapeOra place orders automatically?
- Yes, for CJdropshipping, Printful and Printify, with AliExpress in Beta, and tracking is written back to Shopify and WooCommerce.
- Which stores does it support?
- Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, a Facebook catalog, Wix, Squarespace, Magento, PrestaShop, Ecwid, Medusa, Google Sheets and webhooks.