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Beacon Messenger vs Track123 Order Tracking
Side-by-side comparison
Beacon Messenger
WhatsApp chat button plus order, shipping, COD and abandoned checkout alerts via the Meta Cloud API
shopifyFree plan available
Track123 Order Tracking
Track123 creates interactive map-based tracking pages that reduce WISMO tickets and drive more sales
shopifyFree plan available
At a glance
| Metric | Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp | Track123 Order Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 1.7k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 14 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2026 | Jan 2022 |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
On the measured data here, Track123 Order Tracking leads on more dimensions (4 vs 1). Pick Beacon Messenger if one of the points where it leads is what you need.
Where Beacon Messenger leads
- Lists Agent avatar, Business hours and COD verification (+5 more) in its marketplace category features; Track123 Order Tracking doesn't.
Where Track123 Order Tracking leads
- More published reviews: 1,743 vs 0.
- Available in more languages: 14 vs 1.
- Ranks higher in Order tracking: #5 vs #302 of 390.
- Lists API, Analytics and Branded tracking page (+19 more) in its marketplace category features; Beacon Messenger doesn't.
How this is generated
Built only from the Shopify App Store listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp audit • Track123 Order Tracking audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | Beacon Messenger | Track123 Order Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Listing audit | 85/100 listing audit | 94/100 listing audit |
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed |
2. Pricing & plans
Marketplace-listed plans · paid plans cheapest first, not matched tier-for-tierTier
Beacon Messenger
Track123 Order Tracking
Free plan
Free
Free
- WhatsApp chat button, 1 agent
- 50 automated messages a month
- Order, shipping, COD, cart templates
- Delivery log, small widget label
Free
Free
- 50 orders/month
- Real-time sync & tracking
- Branded & multilingual tracking pages
- Shopify native email notification
- Dropshipping mode
- Customer account orders page widget
- Order status page widget
- Basic analytics
Paid plans
Starter
- Up to 3 agents with business hours
- 500 automated messages a month
- No branding on the chat widget
- COD replies tag the order
Growth
- Up to 10 agents
- 2,500 automated messages a month
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
Pro
- Unlimited agents
- 10,000 automated messages a month
- Everything in Growth
GROWTH
- 300 orders/month
- Product recommendations widget
- Apple wallet tracking
- Custom shipping notifications
- Custom shipping status
- PayPal & Stripe integration
- Advanced analytics
- Export shipment data
ADVANCED
- 2000 orders/month
- Estimated delivery time
- Auto-translate shipment details
- Product recommendation (AI powered)
- Klaviyo, Omnisend integration
- Slack, Gorgias integration
- Webhooks for developer
- Remove the Track123 branding
3. Features
As listed by each developerBeacon Messenger
- Chat button with several agents, roles, avatars, business hours, page context
- Order confirmation, shipping and abandoned checkout messages from Meta templates
- COD confirm/cancel replies tag the order; delivery log; hard message caps
Track123 Order Tracking
- Sync real-time order updates and send automated emails to reduce WISMO tickets.
- Recommend products and show estimated delivery dates to increase store sales.
- Enable dropshipping mode to hide all China info for dropshipping stores.
- Access shipment analytics for deeper insights and data-driven decisions.
- Auto-sync tracking to PayPal and integrate seamlessly with Klaviyo and more.
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline5. Category features
Marketplace-curated features per categoryChat0 shared · 9 total
Only in Beacon Messenger
- Social media
- Cart recovery
- COD verification
- Order updates
- Shipping alerts
- Agent avatar
- Business hours
- Chat buttons
- Color and font
Only in Track123 Order Tracking
None
Order tracking2 shared · 19 total
Only in Beacon Messenger
None
Only in Track123 Order Tracking
- Custom notifications
- SMS
- Translation
- Analytics
- API
- Branded tracking page
- Carrier masking
- Custom tracking link
- Dashboards
- Estimated delivery date
- Global tracking
- Multi-carrier
- Order export
- Order lookup page
- Real-time tracking
- Translation
Listed by both (2)
- Automations
- Real-time notifications
Shipping0 shared · 10 total
Only in Beacon Messenger
None
Only in Track123 Order Tracking
- Carrier selection
- Delivery date
- Multi-language
- Order sync
- Branded tracking page
- Email notifications
- Order sync
- Order updates
- Real-time tracking
- Shipping analytics
6. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | Beacon Messenger | Track123 Order Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| order tracking | Not ranked | #2 |
| order tracking lookup | Not ranked | #2 |
| order tracking and status lookup | Not ranked | #4 |
| messenger | #69 | Not ranked |
| whatsapp chat | #162 | Not ranked |
7. Featured placements & badges
Editorial visibilityBeacon Messenger0 all-time · 0 recent
Not featured in any section recently.
Track123 Order Tracking3 all-time · 3 recent
- category · Recommended shipping solution appsNovember 6, 2026
- home · Get the best apps for your business with Built for ShopifyOctober 14, 2026
- category · Recommended orders and shipping appsOctober 11, 2026
8. Activity in the last 90 days
Tracked changes · pricing, features, copy, screenshotsBeacon Messenger · 0 changes
No tracked changes.
Track123 Order Tracking · 4 changes
- Nov 3descriptionListing copy updated
- Nov 3descriptionListing copy updated
- Nov 2descriptionListing copy updated
- Oct 21descriptionListing copy updated
9. App details
Long-form descriptionBeacon Messenger
Beacon Messenger adds a WhatsApp chat button to your storefront and keeps customers updated on WhatsApp using the official Meta Cloud API. List several agents with roles, avatars and business hours; the prefilled message mentions the product or cart the shopper was viewing. Automations send order confirmations, shipping updates, COD confirmations that tag the order on reply, and abandoned checkout reminders. Every message is logged with its delivery status, and sending stops at a hard cap.
Track123 Order Tracking
Get peace of mind with responsive, expert live chat support. Go beyond basic order tracking with customizable tracking pages and branded emails that boost engagement and loyalty. Centralize multi-carrier shipments with real-time updates and delivery estimates. Enhance post-purchase experiences with Apple Wallet tracking and AI-powered product recommendations. Built with an intuitive, no-code interface, the app is easy to set up and use. Reduce WISMO tickets and drive repeat sales with Track123.
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp or Track123 Order Tracking cheaper?
Both Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp and Track123 Order Tracking offer a free plan. Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp lists no paid plan with a published price; Track123 Order Tracking lists no paid plan with a published price. Prices are as listed on the Shopify App Store; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.
Should I choose Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp or Track123 Order Tracking?
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Track123 Order Tracking does carry the larger published review base (1,743 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp or Track123 Order Tracking?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Track123 Order Tracking has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (1,743 vs 0).
Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Shopify App Store data. What it can show: Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp has 0 published reviews; Track123 Order Tracking has 1,743 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp and Track123 Order Tracking?
Migration support varies by app and category. Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp and Track123 Order Tracking 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 Beacon Messenger: WhatsApp" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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