Substitutions for Shopify App Store
Substitutions is the #148 ranked inventory optimization app on Shopify, with a 5.0 average rating from 1 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 8, 2026.
Substitutions is a Shopify App Store app by automate this, launched November 2024. With a rating of 5.0★ from 1 reviews, it currently ranks #148 in the Inventory optimization category.
AppRanks data: Substitutions ranks #148 in Inventory optimization on Shopify App Store, placing it in the top 41% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Substitutions is a category-leading Shopify app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Inventory optimization category on Shopify App Store, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 1 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Shopify App Store listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by automate this — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (1) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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About Substitutions
How Substitutions works
When a variant goes out of stock, Shopify blocks the purchase — you lose the sale and never see it. With Substitutions, you pre-approve a backup per product. The app keeps the original sellable, then swaps in your backup at fulfillment. Customers pay their original cart price. When backups run out, the variant returns to out-of-stock and stops accepting orders. Built for CPG, subscription boxes, and B2B brands with substitute SKU agreements.
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Key features
- Smart Recommendations: variants worth covering, with backups pre-matched
- Keeps out-of-stock variants sellable, swaps in your backup at fulfillment
- Quantity substitutions: ship two 6-packs when the 12-pack runs out
- Bundle substitutions: swap one item in a gift set, the rest ships intact
- When backups run out, the variant goes back to out-of-stock — you never oversell
Standardized capabilities
Normalized capabilities detected for this app, comparable across the marketplace.
- 30-Day AnalyticsAccess and analyze your store's performance over the last 30 days.
- Auto ProcessingAutomatically process tasks or data to save time and reduce manual effort.Common
- Automatic RestockAutomatically restock items when inventory levels fall below a threshold.Differentiator
- Bulk ProcessingProcess large volumes of data or tasks simultaneously for efficiency.Common
- InsightsGain actionable insights to drive your business strategy.Differentiator
- Inventory ManagementTrack and manage your inventory levels and stock efficiently.table-stakes
- Low Stock AlertsReceive alerts for low stock levels to manage inventory effectively.Common
- Multi-Location SupportManage operations across multiple locations seamlessly within the platform.Common
- Real-Time Data UpdatesReceive real-time updates on prices and stock levels.Differentiator
- SKU ManagementOrganize and manage your product SKUs efficiently.Differentiator
- Stock TransferTransfer stock between different locations or warehouses.Differentiator
- Workflow AutomationAutomate repetitive tasks and processes to improve efficiency.Common
Pricing plans
Free
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Starter14.99/month
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Most popular Growth49.99/month
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Scale249.99/month
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Category rankings
As of Jul 8, 2026- Inventory optimization#148of 363Top 41%
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Keyword rankings
Substitutions ranks for 4 keywords across Shopify App Store. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #158
- Rank #159
- Rank #210
Competitors & alternatives
Substitutionsdoesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked inventory optimization apps on Shopify:
Frequently asked questions
What is Substitutions?
Substitutions is an app for Shopify. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 1 merchant review, and it has been listed on the marketplace since 2024. It is listed under the Inventory optimization category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by automate this.
Is Substitutions free?
Substitutions offers a free plan that merchants can install on Shopify without entering payment details. Paid tiers Starter, Growth, Scale unlock additional features for teams that outgrow the free plan. Pricing details on this page are mirrored from the live Shopify listing and refresh on each scrape cycle.
Who uses Substitutions?
Substitutions is actively installed across Shopify stores tracked by AppRanks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Inventory optimization category on Shopify.
Where does Substitutions rank on Shopify?
Substitutions currently sits at position #148 in the Inventory optimization category on Shopify. That places it in the top 41% of 363 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.