Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Customizable smart fraud protection system to prevent fraudulent orders and chargebacks.
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Protect Your Store from Bots, Fake Orders, Fraud & Unwanted Traffic in Real Time
| Metric | Beacon Fraud Prevention | MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 15 | ★ 404 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 2 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2018 | Sep 2025 |
MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker edges out Beacon Fraud Prevention on rating (4.9★ 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: Beacon Fraud Prevention at Free trial available, MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker has the larger user base (404 reviews vs 15), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Beacon Fraud Prevention's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Beacon Fraud Prevention's 15-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker'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: Beacon Fraud Prevention audit • MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker audit
| Keyword | Beacon Fraud Prevention | MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker |
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| fraud prevention | #1 | #5 |
| fraud | #5 | #2 |
| order fraud verification | #3 | #7 |
| fraud filter | #13 | #2 |
| fraud detection and prevention | #3 | #14 |
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Both Beacon Fraud Prevention and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker offer paid plans only. Beacon Fraud Prevention starts at Free trial available; MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 404 reviews) compared to Beacon Fraud Prevention (4.7★ from 15 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker has the deeper published review base (404 vs 15), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Beacon Fraud Prevention typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (15 reviews). MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (404 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Beacon Fraud Prevention and MIDA Fraud Filter, Bot Blocker 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 Fraud Prevention" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
