Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Order tracking with branded tracking page, order lookup & AI estimated delivery dates.
| AfterShip Order Tracking | ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed |
Automate returns & exchanges with a branded self-service return portal for easy returns management.
| Metric | AfterShip Order Tracking | ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.2k | 377 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Languages | 5 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2012 | Sep 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs AfterShip Order Tracking's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: AfterShip Order Tracking at Free plan available, ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges at Free plan available. 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. AfterShip Order Tracking has the larger user base (1,198 reviews vs 377), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — AfterShip Order Tracking's 1,198-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges'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: AfterShip Order Tracking audit • ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges audit
| Last updated | — | — |
|---|
| Keyword | AfterShip Order Tracking | ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges |
|---|---|---|
| order lookup | #8 | #6 |
| tracking links | #13 | #8 |
| order tracking | #4 | #19 |
| tracking page | #10 | #13 |
| tracking | #4 | #21 |
Not featured in any section recently.
Both AfterShip Order Tracking and ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges offer paid plans only. AfterShip Order Tracking starts at Free plan available; ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 377 reviews) compared to AfterShip Order Tracking (4.5★ from 1,198 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. AfterShip Order Tracking fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. AfterShip Order Tracking has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,198 reviews vs 377), 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.
AfterShip Order Tracking typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,198 reviews). ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (377 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. AfterShip Order Tracking and ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges 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 ReturnGO Returns & Exchanges" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
