What Is DSers?
DSers is the official AliExpress dropshipping partner for Shopify. Listed on the App Store as DSers-AliExpress Dropshipping, it carries the Built for Shopify badge and has an impressive 4.9 rating across 5,494 reviews, with 98% of those being 5-star.
The app launched on Shopify in October 2018, and after Oberlo shut down in June 2022, AliExpress officially endorsed DSers as the recommended dropshipping solution. If you used Oberlo before, DSers picks up where it left off - but with more features and better performance.
At its core, DSers handles the three pillars of dropshipping: finding products, importing them to your Shopify store, and fulfilling orders. But what sets it apart is the bulk ordering capability and multi-platform sourcing. You can place hundreds of orders to AliExpress in seconds, something that would take hours to do manually.
First Impressions and Setup
Setting up DSers is straightforward. Install the app, connect your AliExpress account, and you’re ready to start importing products. The dashboard opens with a clean layout showing your stores, products, and order status at a glance.
The free Chrome extension is worth installing immediately. It adds a “Add to DSers” button on every AliExpress product page, so you can import items to your store while browsing. It pulls in product images, descriptions, variants, and pricing automatically.
One of the first things you notice is the multi-store management capability. Even on the free plan, you can connect up to 3 Shopify stores and manage them all from a single DSers dashboard. This is a big deal for dropshippers who run multiple niche stores.
The product import screen lets you search, filter, and add AliExpress products to your store in one click.
The interface is organized into clear tabs: Find Products, My Products, Open Orders, Awaiting Shipment, and Tracking. The learning curve is minimal - if you understand the basic dropshipping workflow, you’ll be comfortable within 15 minutes.
Key Features We Tested
Product Importing and Research
DSers offers multiple ways to find and import products:
- AliExpress product importing - search directly within DSers or use the Chrome extension
- TikTok trending research - discover products trending on TikTok
- AliExpress trending products - browse what’s selling well on AliExpress
- 1-click similar product finder - find lower-cost alternatives for products you already sell
- Temu and 1688 sourcing - access additional supplier platforms beyond AliExpress
When importing a product, DSers pulls in all variants, images, and descriptions. You can edit everything before publishing to your store - change titles, rewrite descriptions, adjust pricing, and select which variants to include. The variant mapping system lets you connect different suppliers to different variants of the same product.
Bulk Order Processing
This is DSers’ standout feature. When orders come into your Shopify store, they appear in the DSers dashboard ready for processing. Instead of placing orders one by one on AliExpress (the old Oberlo approach), you select all pending orders and click one button. DSers places them all simultaneously with the correct shipping addresses, product variants, and quantities.
Bulk ordering lets you place hundreds of AliExpress orders simultaneously with one click.
During testing, we processed 150 orders in under 30 seconds. That same task would have taken 2-3 hours manually. For stores doing any real volume, this feature alone justifies using DSers.
The bulk ordering works with AliExpress, Temu, 1688, and connected sourcing agents. The interface shows you the status of each order in real-time as they’re placed.
Supplier Optimizer
The supplier optimizer scans AliExpress for alternative suppliers selling the same products you already have in your store. It compares pricing, shipping options, reliability scores, and review ratings, then suggests switches that could save you money or improve delivery times.
The Supplier Optimizer compares pricing, shipping times, and reliability across alternative suppliers.
We found cost savings of 10-25% on several products by switching to the recommended suppliers. The tool also flags suppliers with better shipping times to specific regions, which helps reduce customer complaints about delivery.
Automated Tracking Sync
Once your AliExpress orders ship, DSers automatically syncs tracking numbers back to your Shopify store and updates customers with shipping information. The paid plans add real-time package status tracking and a customized tracking page with your branding (instead of generic carrier pages).
The PayPal tracking number sync feature automatically sends tracking data to PayPal, which helps protect against PayPal disputes and holds. This is a small but important feature for dropshippers who process a lot of PayPal payments.
Product Upsells
A newer addition to DSers is the built-in upsell functionality. You can create bundle offers (buy 2 get 1 free, BOGO deals) and product bundles directly within the app. This eliminates the need for a separate upsell app for basic cross-sell offers, though it’s not as feature-rich as dedicated upsell tools like ReConvert.
What the Dashboard Looks Like
Tracking numbers sync automatically from AliExpress to your Shopify store and PayPal.
The DSers interface is organized around a workflow-oriented layout. The main navigation moves left to right through the dropshipping process: Find Products, My Products, Open Orders, Awaiting Shipment, Tracking.
The product import screen shows a side-by-side view: AliExpress product on the left, your Shopify listing on the right. You edit titles, descriptions, and pricing in the right panel before publishing.
The order processing screen is where the bulk ordering magic happens. Pending orders appear in a list with customer names, products, quantities, and total values. You can filter by status, select all or specific orders, and click “Order All” to process them simultaneously. A progress bar shows real-time status as orders are placed.
The supplier optimizer opens as a comparison table: your current supplier on the left, recommended alternatives on the right, with price differences, shipping times, and reliability scores for each. One-click switching makes it easy to test new suppliers.
The tracking dashboard shows all orders in various stages: ordered, shipped, in transit, delivered. Color-coded status indicators make it easy to spot orders that need attention.
Pricing Breakdown
DSers uses a straightforward tier system with generous limits on the free plan.
Basic - Free
- 3 stores, 3,000 products
- Bulk ordering to AliExpress, Temu, 1688, and agents
- TikTok/AliExpress trending product research
- 1-click similar product finder
- Order status and tracking auto-sync
- Free Chrome extension
- Auto-sync tracking to PayPal
Advanced - $19.90/month (or $190.80/year, save 20%) with 14-day free trial
- 10 stores, 20,000 products
- Everything in Basic, plus:
- Bundle product and supplier mapping
- Product cost and price auto-sync
- Real-time package tracking
- Customized branded tracking page
- AliExpress coupon auto-collector
- Auto-sync tracking to PayPal
Pro - $49.90/month (or $478.80/year, save 20%) with 14-day free trial
- 25 stores, 75,000 products
- Everything in Advanced, plus:
- Multi-sales channel management
- Multi-supplier platform management
Extra fees may apply if your product count exceeds the plan limit. The annual billing option saves 20%, which is worth considering once you’re committed to the platform.
Integrations
DSers integrates with AliExpress (primary), Temu, 1688, and Tmall for supplier sourcing. On the Shopify side, it connects with Loox for product reviews. The PayPal tracking sync works automatically without additional setup.
The TikTok integration is for product research only (trending product discovery), not for running TikTok ads.
Pros and Cons
What we liked:
- Bulk ordering is a massive time-saver
- Free plan supports 3,000 products across 3 stores
- 4.9 rating with 98% five-star reviews
- Built for Shopify badge
- Multi-platform sourcing (AliExpress, Temu, 1688)
- Supplier optimizer finds better pricing and shipping
- Automated tracking sync including PayPal
- Chrome extension makes product importing fast
- 14-day free trial on paid plans
What could be better:
- Still dependent on AliExpress shipping times (15-30 days for most orders)
- Advanced features like branded tracking require the paid plan
- The product research tools are basic compared to dedicated tools like Sell The Trend
- The built-in upsell feature is limited compared to dedicated upsell apps
- No direct integration with US-based fulfillment services (use Zendrop for that)
Who Should Use DSers?
If you’re dropshipping from AliExpress, DSers is the default choice. As the official AliExpress partner with the best bulk ordering tools available, it’s the most efficient way to run an AliExpress-based operation.
The free plan is generous enough for beginners testing their first products. You can source, import, list, and fulfill orders without paying anything until you need advanced features or manage more than 3 stores.
For experienced dropshippers doing 50+ orders per day, the Advanced or Pro plan pays for itself through time savings alone. The bulk ordering feature turns what would be hours of manual work into seconds.
If you’re looking for faster shipping to US customers, DSers alone won’t solve that. Consider pairing it with a US-based fulfillment option like Zendrop for your winning products while using DSers for product testing and international orders.
Verdict
DSers has earned its position as the go-to dropshipping app for Shopify. The 4.9 rating across 5,494 reviews reflects a tool that does exactly what it promises, reliably and efficiently.
The bulk ordering feature is genuinely game-changing for order processing speed. The multi-platform sourcing (AliExpress, Temu, 1688) gives you more supplier options than any competitor. And the free plan is generous enough that there’s no reason not to try it if you’re considering dropshipping.
The main limitation is that DSers can’t fix the fundamental challenge of AliExpress dropshipping: long shipping times. But within the constraints of the model, it’s the best tool available for managing the workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DSers the official replacement for Oberlo?
Yes. After Oberlo shut down in June 2022, AliExpress officially partnered with DSers as the recommended dropshipping solution for Shopify. DSers offers the same core functionality - product importing, order fulfillment, and tracking sync - plus additional features like bulk ordering, supplier optimization, and multi-platform sourcing from Temu and 1688 that Oberlo never had.
Can I use DSers for free to start dropshipping?
Yes. DSers' free Basic plan supports up to 3,000 products across 3 stores and includes core features like product importing, bulk order placement, order status tracking, and auto tracking sync. This is more than enough for beginners testing products and validating their niche. You only need to upgrade when you want advanced features like the supplier optimizer or manage more stores and products.
How long does shipping take with DSers and AliExpress?
Standard AliExpress shipping to the US typically takes 15-30 days with ePacket or AliExpress Standard Shipping. Some suppliers offer faster options (7-15 days) at a higher cost. DSers' supplier optimizer can help you find suppliers with better shipping times. For faster delivery, consider pairing DSers with a US-based fulfillment service for your best-selling products.
Can DSers source from platforms other than AliExpress?
Yes. DSers now supports sourcing from AliExpress, Temu, 1688, Tmall, and third-party sourcing agents. This multi-platform approach lets you compare prices across suppliers and find the best combination of cost, quality, and shipping speed for each product.