Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Smart return center to request and mange returns, exchanges, and refunds. Simplify return management
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Reduce return costs and recapture more revenue with automated returns and exchanges
| Metric | FlexReturn Return Center | AfterShip Returns & Exchanges |
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| Rating | 2.6 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 18 | ★ 1.3k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 5 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2021 | Feb 2017 |
Based on the data on this page, AfterShip Returns & Exchanges is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.7★ vs FlexReturn Return Center's 2.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: FlexReturn Return Center at Free to install, AfterShip Returns & Exchanges 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. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges has the larger user base (1,267 reviews vs 18), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. FlexReturn Return Center'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 AfterShip Returns & Exchanges; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — FlexReturn Return Center's 18-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than AfterShip Returns & Exchanges'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: FlexReturn Return Center audit • AfterShip Returns & Exchanges audit
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| Keyword | FlexReturn Return Center | AfterShip Returns & Exchanges |
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| returns exchanges | Not ranked | #1 |
| and exchanges | Not ranked | #1 |
| returns and exchanges | Not ranked | #4 |
| help center | #238 | Not ranked |
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Both FlexReturn Return Center and AfterShip Returns & Exchanges offer paid plans only. FlexReturn Return Center starts at Free to install; AfterShip Returns & Exchanges starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AfterShip Returns & Exchanges has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 1,267 reviews) compared to FlexReturn Return Center (2.6★ from 18 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. FlexReturn Return Center fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; AfterShip Returns & Exchanges 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. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,267 reviews vs 18), 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.
FlexReturn Return Center typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (18 reviews). AfterShip Returns & Exchanges aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,267 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. FlexReturn Return Center and AfterShip Returns & Exchanges 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 FlexReturn Return Center" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
