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Send automated order updates to customers using official messaging APIs.
| Metric | AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS | VDCStore Realtime Notification |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.9k | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2019 | Aug 2024 |
VDCStore Realtime Notification edges out AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS 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: AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS at Free plan available, VDCStore Realtime Notification at Free trial 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 Email Marketing,SMS has the larger user base (1,937 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. VDCStore Realtime Notification'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 VDCStore Realtime Notification; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS's 1,937-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than VDCStore Realtime Notification'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 Email Marketing,SMS audit • VDCStore Realtime Notification audit
| Keyword | AfterShip | VDCStore Realtime Notification |
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| marketing sms | #6 | Not ranked |
| email marketing sms | #6 | Not ranked |
| sms marketing | #21 | Not ranked |
| registration | Not ranked | #205 |
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Both AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS and VDCStore Realtime Notification offer paid plans only. AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS starts at Free plan available; VDCStore Realtime Notification starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
VDCStore Realtime Notification has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS (4.7★ from 1,937 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. AfterShip Email Marketing,SMS fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; VDCStore Realtime Notification 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 Email Marketing,SMS has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,937 reviews vs 1), 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 Email Marketing,SMS typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,937 reviews). VDCStore Realtime Notification aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1 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 Email Marketing,SMS and VDCStore Realtime Notification 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 VDCStore Realtime Notification" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
