Early Bird: Preorder & Restock

Early Bird fitted the use case I had perfectly. It can handle out of stock requests but more importantly for us, it allowed me to target individual products and create campaigns to build pre sales. I had full control over how this worked and the customer support is second to none. We have been using Shopify and associated apps for 6 years now and Early Bird have been one of the best to date. Highly Recommend.

This app is almost perfect... was easy to install, has great functions for setting up pre-orders and back in stock notifications and the support team is super responsive.

However, the only way for customers to place pre-orders is through our website - there is no straightforward way to take phone or in-person pre-orders and all pre-orders must be paid for using credit card (gift cards are blocked and debit cards are not a payment option through our website). The app does not work with the order creation tools in Shopify admin nor does it work with Shopify POS. As a result, we've had customers annoyed as they don't understand how we are not able to take their phone or in-person pre-orders.

To be fair, the Early Bird developers say these are Shopify system limitations. So, Shopify, if you are listening: stores that have both online and in-store sales channels need to be able to serve their customers properly. Limiting apps like this is very frustrating, since it is clear that many Shopify customers use the POS app alongside the web tools.

I’ve been using the Early Bird app, and it has been a game-changer for my business! Allowing customers to place orders by just paying a $19 deposit has significantly boosted my conversion rates. It’s a great way to reduce customer risk, making them feel more comfortable with their purchases, and in turn, has helped build trust in my brand. The seamless integration and functionality make it incredibly easy to manage pre-orders. Highly recommend this app to anyone looking to improve their sales strategy and customer experience!

Plus the founders are the best! They personally make sure that the app works perfectly fine. Josiah was someone who you'll feel comfortable to discuss all the problems with your store and he makes sure all the problems get resolved.

UI/UX: 10/10
Customer Support: 100/10
Usability 10/10

Josiah and his team have gone above & beyond since I downloaded the app for pre-orders for my new cap product! Josiah emailed me as soon as I got the app to ask if I needed any help getting started - he even set up my whole first pre-order for me and videoed it so that I could see exactly how it all worked! These guys are super helpful, thoughtful and the app is simple, easy to use and to understand! So grateful to have this app for my Shopify now and highly recommend! They are quick at responding for any technical support and made my first pre-order a breeze. Love that it also is free to a certain extent - especially when you're just a small business owner trying to make ends meet.

Early Bird saved the day! Highly recommend. Easy to install, no coding needed. We were in a tough spot with a delayed shipment right before one of our busiest sales days. We had run out of stock of our most popular upsell, which could have made us lose sales.

Setting up Early Bird was quick and simple, especially with the support team's help. We managed to recover over $100K+ in sales over which kept our customers happy and accountant happy. Best of all, Early Bird doesn’t charge a commission on sales, unlike other apps in this category. Highly recommend it.

Jay and Josiah have been phenomenal to work with since we started using EarlyBird! From day one, their support has been next-level. Jay reached out personally to ensure I was set up for success, offering guidance that made onboarding effortless. He helped me with a whole bunch of unrelated tasks as well. Honestly A+++++ service.

The app itself is intuitive and easy to navigate, but it’s the team’s thoughtfulness and attention to detail that truly stand out. They’ve been incredibly responsive to any questions I’ve had, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free.

This is sooo valuable when you are establishing a business and PALMA are super grateful.

We've recently started using Early Bird for our store, and it’s already proving to be a game-changer! The support team has been incredibly responsive and helpful, and the results we've seen so far are more than paying for the app itself.

Looking forward to sharing a more detailed review as we explore everything it offers. But even at this stage, it’s clear that Early Bird is quickly becoming an essential part of our workflow.

We've been using the Pre Order and Restock app on Shopify, and it has been an invaluable tool for our business! The app is incredibly handy, allowing us to manage pre-orders and restocks seamlessly. It has significantly improved our inventory management and customer satisfaction. Highly recommend this app to any Shopify store looking to streamline their operations and enhance the shopping experience for their customers!

Excellent app with even better support!! Jay was awesome!!!

We’ve found the Early Bird: Preorder & Restock app to be extremely helpful for our store. It’s easy to use and set up on individual items, and the customisation options allowed us to design it perfectly to match our site. The app functions seamlessly, and the support team is fantastic. Josiah, in particular, went above and beyond to assist us, offering quick responses and helping us find the best possible way to make the app work for our specific needs. Highly recommend!