Shopify Digital Products vs Stripe Subscriptions

Stripe Subscriptions edges out Shopify Digital Products on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing entry tiers: Shopify Digital Products at Free plan available, Stripe Subscriptions 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.

Shopify Digital Products has the larger user base (1,241 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Stripe Subscriptions'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 Stripe Subscriptions; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Digital Products's 1,241-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Stripe Subscriptions'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 Shopify Digital Products or Stripe Subscriptions cheaper?

Both Shopify Digital Products and Stripe Subscriptions offer paid plans only. Shopify Digital Products starts at Free plan available; Stripe Subscriptions starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Shopify Digital Products or Stripe Subscriptions?

Stripe Subscriptions has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Shopify Digital Products (4.8★ from 1,241 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Shopify Digital Products or Stripe Subscriptions?

Stripe Subscriptions holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). 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, Shopify Digital Products or Stripe Subscriptions?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shopify Digital Products has the deeper published review base (1,241 vs 1), 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?

Shopify Digital Products typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1,241 reviews). Stripe Subscriptions typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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 Shopify Digital Products and Stripe Subscriptions?

Migration support varies by app and category. Shopify Digital Products and Stripe Subscriptions 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 Stripe Subscriptions" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.