Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Stop fake CoD orders, recover abandoned carts, and grow repeat revenue using Official WhatsApp API
| Cartsaver COD & OTP | Payflow | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | ||
| Last updated |
| Metric | Cartsaver COD & OTP | Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 56 | ★ 112 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | ★ 2 |
| Languages | 4 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | May 2025 | Dec 2023 |
Cartsaver COD & OTP and Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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: Cartsaver COD & OTP at Free plan available, Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules has the larger user base (112 reviews vs 56), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Cartsaver COD & OTP's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: Cartsaver COD & OTP audit • Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules audit
| — |
| Keyword | Cartsaver COD & OTP | Payflow |
|---|---|---|
| later | #8 | #5 |
| pay later | #7 | #6 |
| cod fee management | #9 | #7 |
| cash on delivery | #9 | #17 |
| cod order verification | #18 | #16 |
Both Cartsaver COD & OTP and Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules offer paid plans only. Cartsaver COD & OTP starts at Free plan available; Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Cartsaver COD & OTP (5.0★, 56 reviews) and Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules (5.0★, 112 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules does carry the larger published review base (112 vs 56). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules has the deeper published review base (112 vs 56), 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.
Cartsaver COD & OTP typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (56 reviews). Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (112 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. Cartsaver COD & OTP and Payflow: COD & Checkout Rules 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 Cartsaver COD & OTP" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
