Comparison

AliSupplier vs Waged

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AliSupplier

Manage your e-commerce business on the go with this official Alibaba product. It offers tools for store operations, order management, communication with buyers, and access to industry news. Increase efficiency and interact with potential buyers anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • E-commerce store operation
  • Business management tools
  • Order and merchandise management
  • Buyer communication (chat, voice, video)
  • Personalized workbench with plugins
  • E-commerce news and live videos
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----Manage Your Business, Any Time, Anywhere---- √ An official Alibaba product √ Provides services for businesses on Alibaba.com, and is an essential app for any e-commerce business √ Dedicated to providing solutions for businesses and increasing operational efficiency ----Basic Description---- The official Alibaba Supplier app serves as a dedicated e-commerce store operation, business management, and information and communication mobile tool for businesses all over the world. With Alibaba Supplier, you can easily manage store merchandise and orders, check shop data and messages, process quotes, and take advantage of business opportunities anytime, anywhere, allowing you to best manage your valuable time and better interact with potential buyers. ----Main Features---- [Workbench] Provides core operational data and a personalized operation page that includes plugins for things like products, order transactions, member management, inquiries and requests for quotation (RFQ). Shop owners can add or delete plugins freely to build their own personalized workbench. [Messages] Notification messages for the receipt of goods, orders, business opportunities and campaigns. [Chat] Inquiries from buyers can be answered in the blink of an eye. Alibaba Supplier supports a computer and mobile device being logged into the same account at the same time so that no transactions will be missed. There are also several ways to chat such as voice and video chat, and you can also check the read/unread status of messages and quickly understand what the buyer wants. [Services] Provides e-commerce services to businesses and increases their operational efficiency. [Headlines] Abundant and up-to-date e-commerce news with diverse content such as official laws, marketing strategies, high-quality products and live videos. ----Contact Us---- If you encounter any problems while using Workbench, please contact us at: - Online assistance: Go to Qianniu > Me > Settings > Questions and Feedback - PC official website: www.alibaba.com - Mobile phone official website: m.alibaba.com

About

Waged

Features
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Waged – Your Ultimate Online Shopping Destination Waged is a fast, secure, and user-friendly e-commerce app designed to make online shopping effortless. Whether you're looking for fashion, electronics, home essentials, or more, Waged brings you a seamless shopping experience right from your mobile device to your doorstep. Why Choose Waged? Effortless Shopping – Browse and explore a wide range of products anytime, anywhere. Guest Mode – View and explore products without creating an account. Seamless Checkout – Place orders quickly and easily with minimal steps. Fast Home Delivery – Get your orders delivered swiftly to your home. Cash on Delivery (COD) Available – Pay conveniently when you receive your order. Easy Order Process – Your delivery details are automatically fetched, making checkout smoother. User-Friendly Experience – A clean and intuitive interface ensures hassle-free navigation. Secure & Reliable – Your personal details are kept safe with top-notch security measures. How It Works: - Browse and add products to your cart. - Proceed to checkout – guest users will be prompted to sign up or log in before placing an order. - Select Cash on Delivery (COD) as your payment method. - Confirm your order and enjoy fast delivery to your doorstep! Shop smarter and faster with Waged—where convenience meets quality. Download now and start shopping!

Screenshots

AliSupplier3 screens
Waged4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Waged at none against AliSupplier's shown. Waged also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AliSupplier versus Waged: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAliSupplierWaged
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Alibaba International Information Technology Co., Ltd.Lightbulb Tech

Bugs and requests

AliSupplier

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Daily repeated login prompts
  • Login data loss
  • App freezes during setup
  • Lagging and slow response
  • Cannot attach video or images for feedback
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  • Black text in input box in night mode
  • Unable to update profile information
  • App crashes repeatedly
  • Top and bottom bars show garbled characters
  • Mixed Chinese and English text
  • RFQ cannot be updated automatically
  • Logistics information takes 72 hours to update
  • No appeal option for incorrect shipping numbers
  • Screenshots and files display as links after update
  • New version of chat interface caches slowly
  • No function to send videos to customers online
  • Switching between two accounts easily exits to the main page
  • Manager account cannot easily view sub-account follow-up records
  • Chat messages not displaying, requiring re-login
  • Rendering issues preventing login
  • Cannot create group chats
  • Cannot use applications within the app for complex orders
  • App is not optimized for Apple devices
  • App is in Chinese and cannot be translated
  • App not showing in correct language
  • Cannot send photos from phone, only take pictures
  • New version lacks live streaming option
  • Cannot reply to multiple inquiries from one customer on mobile
  • Frequent chat message refresh issues
  • Translation feature pops up repeatedly
  • Reply button missing for inquiries
  • Cannot check inquiries in new version
  • Unlock code bug
  • Digital keyboard not working
  • App freezes on startup
  • App lags and doesn't load screen
  • App not opening
  • Version 5.0 issues with sending/receiving messages

Requested features

20 requests
  • Request for horizontal/landscape mode
  • Need for Mac version
  • Suggestion to separate inquiry and TM message lists
  • Add unread TM messages to homepage
  • Ability to draft orders directly from customer profiles
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  • Allow multi-selection when recommending products
  • Add customer's local time in chat
  • Show customer online status (green dot)
  • Allow editing customer names/remarks on mobile
  • Display more than one recent trade assurance order
  • Add floating window function for drafting orders
  • Add translation feature for the entire app
  • Support landscape mode for iPad Pro
  • Add foreign trade tools functionality
  • Ability to edit shop decoration on mobile
  • Add reply with template function
  • Allow paid suppliers to message buyers on RFQ market
  • Add read and unread message option
  • Add group chat functionality
  • Ability to edit products on mobile

Waged

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AliSupplier

No in-app purchases

None

Waged

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AliSupplier free?
AliSupplier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waged free?
Waged is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AliSupplier or Waged have ads?
AliSupplier shows ads; Waged does not.

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