GoodBarber
Long-running no-code app builder with its own ecommerce engine
GoodBarber is a no-code app builder that the vendor says has operated since 2011. It has separate Content and eCommerce product lines, plus a reseller program for agencies.
The eCommerce line runs the catalog, cart and payments inside GoodBarber itself, with Stripe, PayPal and Apple Pay and 0% transaction fees. Native iOS and Android apps start on the Premium plan; the Standard plan covers the web app only. Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial.
Key Details
- App type
- No-code app builder
- Delivery
- DIY
- From
- $50/mo ($$)
- Headquarters
- Ajaccio, France
- Founded
- 2011
- Operating since 2011
- Pro and Agency plans available as one-time licenses
How apps are built
Merchants build in a drag-and-drop editor with themes and a design system. Apps are compiled natively in Swift and Kotlin, and a PWA version is included. GoodBarber Takes Care (GBTC) is an optional service that handles app store publication.
How it connects to your store
GoodBarber eCommerce is its own commerce platform rather than a Shopify sync. Products are managed in GoodBarber, with a paid products import add-on. A 190+ extension store adds features such as Zapier and Make automations and WordPress and Squarespace content.
What it costs and who it's for
Official eCommerce prices are Standard $50, Premium $90, Pro $180 and Agency $380 per month, or $40, $70, $140 and $290 billed yearly. Pro and Agency are also sold as one-time licenses of $6,000 and $16,000. It suits smaller retailers starting an app-first store.
Reviews
GoodBarber is rated 3.7 from 24 reviews on Capterra and 3.8 from 30 on G2. Reviewers praise ease of use and design; some mention support response times and costly advanced features.
Features
- Drag-and-drop no-code builder
- Native iOS and Android apps (Premium and above)
- PWA output
- Stripe, PayPal and Apple Pay checkout
- 190+ extensions
- App store publishing service (GBTC)
- Reseller program
Integrations
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Zapier
- Make
- WordPress
- Squarespace
Pricing
Standard
$50/month
- $40/month billed yearly
- Web app (PWA) only
- Up to 5 free extensions
- 0% transaction fee
- 30-day free trial
Premium
$90/month
- $70/month billed yearly
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Up to 20 free extensions
- 30-day free trial
Pro
$180/month
- $140/month billed yearly
- Unlimited free extensions
- Unlimited staff accounts
- Also available as a $6,000 one-time license
Agency
$380/month
- $290/month billed yearly
- Unlimited projects
- Also available as a $16,000 one-time license
Add-ons: Abandoned orders $10/month on Standard and Premium · Products import $25/month on Standard and Premium · Delivery slots $15/month on Standard · Extra push and storage packs
What Reviewers Say
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Operating since 2011
- 30-day free trial with no credit card on every plan
- 0% transaction fee on sales
- Large extension store
Cons
- Standard plan is web app only; native apps require a higher plan
- Not a Shopify or WooCommerce sync; products live in GoodBarber
- Middling review scores (3.7 on Capterra, 3.8 on G2)
- Several ecommerce features are paid add-ons on lower plans
Bottom Line
Best for: Small retailers, grocers and restaurants that want an app-first store with its own catalog and checkout rather than an app for an existing Shopify store.
GoodBarber is one of the longest-running no-code app builders and has a real ecommerce product, but it is a standalone commerce engine rather than an app layer for Shopify. Native apps start at $90 per month, and review scores are middling.
FAQs
Does GoodBarber work with Shopify?
GoodBarber eCommerce is its own commerce platform. Products are managed in GoodBarber, with a paid import add-on, rather than synced from Shopify.
How much does GoodBarber cost?
eCommerce plans are $50, $90, $180 and $380 per month, or $40 to $290 per month billed yearly. Native apps start on Premium.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 30-day free trial, no credit card required.
Does GoodBarber charge transaction fees?
No. The vendor states 0% commission on in-app sales.