Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Customizable smart fraud protection system to prevent fraudulent orders and chargebacks.
| Beacon Fraud Prevention | Whapi | |
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| Metric | Beacon Fraud Prevention | Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 14 | ★ 35 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2018 | May 2025 |
Beacon Fraud Prevention and Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Beacon Fraud Prevention at Free trial available, Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation 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. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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 • Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation audit
| Keyword | Beacon Fraud Prevention | Whapi |
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| fraud prevention | #1 | Not ranked |
| automation | Not ranked | #2 |
| fraud | #5 | Not ranked |
| customer service automation | Not ranked | #6 |
| workflow automation | Not ranked | #13 |
Both Beacon Fraud Prevention and Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation offer paid plans only. Beacon Fraud Prevention starts at Free trial available; Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Beacon Fraud Prevention (4.9★, 14 reviews) and Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation (5.0★, 35 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Beacon Fraud Prevention fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation 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. Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation has more onboarding documentation maturity (35 reviews vs 14), 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.
Beacon Fraud Prevention typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (14 reviews). Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (35 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. Beacon Fraud Prevention and Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation 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.
