The DSers alternative that pays your AliExpress orders for you
Build the Drop connects AliExpress to Shopify with automatic order placement, auto-pay from your own buyer account and stock sync on every plan, including the free one.
Why sellers look for a DSers alternative
Paying every order by hand
With DSers, orders are sent to AliExpress but you still pay them there yourself. When volume grows, that checkout step becomes a daily chore.
No automatic stock sync on the free plan
On DSers Basic, suppliers are scanned every 24 to 36 hours and automatic stock and price sync starts with the Advanced plan at $19.90/month.
Reviews need another app
DSers does not import supplier reviews natively, so you end up adding a third-party reviews app to show social proof on your product pages.
Build the Drop vs DSers at a glance
An honest side-by-side of the features that matter most when you sell AliExpress products on Shopify.
| Feature | Build the Drop | DSers |
|---|---|---|
| Free planBuild the Drop: no credit card required. DSers: Basic plan. | Included | Included |
| Automatic stock sync on the free planBuild the Drop Free syncs once a day. DSers Basic scans every 24-36h without auto sync. | Included | Not included |
| Hourly stock syncBuild the Drop Business. DSers fastest scan: every 6h on Enterprise ($499.90/mo). | Included | Not included |
| Formula price rulesDSers: from Advanced ($19.90/mo). | Included | Included |
| Auto-pay AliExpress orders with your own buyer accountBuild the Drop: Pro and Business. With DSers you pay each order on AliExpress. | Included | Not included |
| Bulk order processingAvailable in both tools. | Included | Included |
| Supplier review import + store widgetBuild the Drop: from Starter. DSers relies on third-party apps. | Included | Not included |
| Multiple stores and team accessBuild the Drop: Spaces from Pro. DSers: 3 to 50 stores and staff accounts by plan. | Included | Included |
| Supplier OptimizerDSers-specific tool to find alternative suppliers. | Not included | Included |
Checked against DSers' public pricing page and help centre in October 2026. Features may depend on the plan. DSers is a trademark of its owner.
How to switch from DSers in 4 steps
- 1
Create your free account
Sign up to Build the Drop on the free plan. No credit card required.
- 2
Connect your Shopify store
Link the same Shopify store you use today. You can keep DSers installed while you test, nothing is removed.
- 3
Connect AliExpress
Link your AliExpress account so products, stock and orders can flow between your supplier and your store.
- 4
Set price rules and auto-pay
Define your margin formulas, then enable automatic order placement and auto-pay with your own AliExpress buyer account when you are ready.
When DSers may be the better choice
- You need many stores or several staff accounts today: DSers offers 3 to 50 stores and staff accounts depending on the plan.
- Your workflow depends on DSers-specific features such as Supplier Optimizer, or on its status as an official AliExpress partner.
- You are happy paying your AliExpress orders manually and only need a mature, widely used order connector.
DSers alternative: frequently asked questions
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