Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart vs RetainIQ

RetainIQ edges out Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart 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: Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart at Free plan available, RetainIQ at Free to install. 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.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to RetainIQ; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart's 29-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than RetainIQ'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.

Is Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart or RetainIQ cheaper?

Both Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart and RetainIQ offer paid plans only. Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart starts at Free plan available; RetainIQ starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart or RetainIQ?

RetainIQ has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 41 reviews) compared to Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart (4.7★ from 29 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart or RetainIQ?

RetainIQ holds the higher average rating (5.0★ 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.

Which is faster to set up, Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart or RetainIQ?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. RetainIQ has the deeper published review base (41 vs 29), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (29 reviews). RetainIQ typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (41 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.

Can I migrate data between Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart and RetainIQ?

Migration support varies by app and category. Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart and RetainIQ 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 Ecto (Casper) Persistent Cart" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.