Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Track, analyze, and optimize every step of your checkout flow with simple reporting & Slack pings.
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| Metric | Checkout Pulse by PDQ | Shopify Flow |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 3 | ★ 12k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Featured placements | — | 3 |
| Review velocity (30d) | — | 919 new |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2025 | Sep 2017 |
Checkout Pulse by PDQ edges out Shopify Flow 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: Checkout Pulse by PDQ at Free trial available, Shopify Flow 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Shopify Flow has the larger user base (11,574 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Checkout Pulse by PDQ'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 Checkout Pulse by PDQ; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Flow's 11,574-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Checkout Pulse by PDQ'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: Checkout Pulse by PDQ audit • Shopify Flow audit
| Keyword | Checkout Pulse by PDQ | Shopify Flow |
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| workflow | Not ranked | #1 |
| automation | Not ranked | #1 |
| workflow automation | Not ranked | #4 |
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| Signal | Checkout Pulse by PDQ | Shopify Flow |
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| Average rating | 5.0 ★ (3) | 4.7 ★ (12k) |
| Rating distribution | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— | 585% 49% 33% 21% 12% |
| Reviews · last 7 days | — | +192 |
| Reviews · last 30 days | — | +919 |
| Reviews · last 90 days | — | +2.3k |
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Both Checkout Pulse by PDQ and Shopify Flow offer paid plans only. Checkout Pulse by PDQ starts at Free trial available; Shopify Flow starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Checkout Pulse by PDQ has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to Shopify Flow (4.7★ from 11,574 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Checkout Pulse by PDQ fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Shopify Flow is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Shopify Flow has more onboarding documentation maturity (11,574 reviews vs 3), 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.
Checkout Pulse by PDQ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3 reviews). Shopify Flow aligns more with established stores with steady traffic (11,574 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. Checkout Pulse by PDQ and Shopify Flow 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 Checkout Pulse by PDQ" 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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