Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Convert more Next Gen shoppers with Afterpay’s On-Site Messaging App
| Afterpay On‑Site Messaging | Klarna | |
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| Metric | Afterpay On‑Site Messaging | Klarna |
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| Rating | ★ 3.1 ★ | 1.3 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 52 | 5 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | — | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 3 | 3 |
| Featured placements | 2 | 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2021 | Mar 2022 |
Based on the data on this page, Afterpay On‑Site Messaging is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 3.1★ vs Klarna's 1.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Afterpay On‑Site Messaging at Free, Klarna at Free to install. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Afterpay On‑Site Messaging; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Klarna's 5-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Afterpay On‑Site Messaging's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Afterpay On‑Site Messaging audit • Klarna audit
| Keyword | Afterpay On‑Site Messaging | Klarna |
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| payments | #15 | #3 |
| payment | #17 | #4 |
| and payment | #15 | #9 |
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Both Afterpay On‑Site Messaging and Klarna offer paid plans only. Afterpay On‑Site Messaging starts at Free; Klarna starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging has the higher average rating (3.1★ from 52 reviews) compared to Klarna (1.3★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Afterpay On‑Site Messaging fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Klarna is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Afterpay On‑Site Messaging has more onboarding documentation maturity (52 reviews vs 5), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (52 reviews). Klarna aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (5 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Afterpay On‑Site Messaging and Klarna both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Klarna" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
