Carro is one of the best free cross-store selling apps for Shopify merchants looking to expand their product catalog without inventory investment. It offers a strong supplier network, seamless integration with Shopify, and excellent customization options. The free plan allows you to customize inventory availability and define revenue splits, making it ideal for small to medium-sized stores wanting to test collaborative commerce.
Modern Dropship offers a free alternative with 4.9/5 rating and 26 reviews, providing dropship + marketplace automation with curated brand partners. DSers-AliExpress Dropshipping has 5.0/5 rating with 5,601 reviews and offers AliExpress integration for placing 100s of orders in seconds. Both are strong alternatives, but Carro focuses specifically on cross-store partnerships between Shopify merchants rather than traditional dropshipping.
After clicking 'Add to Shopify', Carro automatically adds the product to a 'Carro Brand Partnerships' collection. You'll need to publish it to your online store by clicking the ellipsis in the Publishing section and selecting 'Online Store -> Done'. Then add the product to relevant collections and navigation menus. Always verify the product matches your brand styling and submit a test order with your partner.
The customer experience remains exactly like any normal order. After purchase, confirmation and shipping information are sent from the retailer partner to the customer. Carro handles the revenue split automatically between retailers and suppliers. Retailers can see tracking info for supplier orders and manage cancellations through the Carro interface.
First, install Carro from the Shopify App Store. Then browse the directory to find suppliers and products you want to sell. Click 'Add to Shopify' on products you're approved to sell. Carro will automatically create a 'Carro Brand Partnerships' collection. You'll need to add a credit card for processing payments and publish products to your online store before they become available for purchase.
