Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Only end-to-end memberships tool covering member plans, perks (e.g. discounts, access), and billing
| Appstle℠ Memberships | Shopify Flow | |
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| Metric | Appstle℠ Memberships | Shopify Flow |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 795 | ★ 12k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Featured placements | 2 | ★ 3 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 904 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2022 | Sep 2017 |
Appstle℠ Memberships edges out Shopify Flow on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Appstle℠ Memberships at Free to install, Shopify Flow at Free. 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. Shopify Flow has the larger user base (11,608 reviews vs 795), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Appstle℠ Memberships'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 Appstle℠ Memberships; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Flow's 11,608-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Appstle℠ Memberships'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: Appstle℠ Memberships audit • Shopify Flow audit
| Keyword | Appstle℠ Memberships | Shopify Flow |
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| recurring payments | #1 | Not ranked |
| memberships | #1 | Not ranked |
| automation | Not ranked | #1 |
| workflow | Not ranked | #1 |
| workflow automation | Not ranked | #4 |
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| Signal | Appstle℠ Memberships | Shopify Flow |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (795) | 4.7 ★ (12k) |
| Rating distribution | 598% 42% 30% 20% 10% | 585% 49% 33% 21% 12% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +192 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +904 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +2.3k |
Both Appstle℠ Memberships and Shopify Flow offer paid plans only. Appstle℠ Memberships starts at Free to install; Shopify Flow starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Appstle℠ Memberships has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 795 reviews) compared to Shopify Flow (4.7★ from 11,608 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Appstle℠ Memberships fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Shopify Flow 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. Shopify Flow has more onboarding documentation maturity (11,608 reviews vs 795), 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.
Appstle℠ Memberships typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (795 reviews). Shopify Flow aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (11,608 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. Appstle℠ Memberships and Shopify Flow 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 Appstle℠ Memberships" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
The service team is amazing! They literally will send you a screen record to help you navigate and build out the memberships the way you need to. Specifically, Derek was incredible. Helped me edit the code and got my memberships up and running. Amazing team, amazing service.
Excellente application d'abonnement avec une équipe de support exceptionnelle. J'avais plusieurs problèmes de configuration et d'intégration sur ma boutique Shopify, et l'équipe a fait bien plus que ce qu'on pouvait attendre. Ils ont corrigé mon bandeau de prix membre, synchronisé correctement mes réductions, intégré l
Great experience. They helped me get set up and it is doing great for my business!!
These guys are so helpful. I can't believe how much they've improved the site both in design and functionality.
Just get to start use this app, the support helped me with patience! Hope getting plentiy of sell.
