Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Smart return center to request and mange returns, exchanges, and refunds. Simplify return management
| FlexReturn Return Center | Swap Returns & Exchanges | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | ||
| Last updated | — | — |
Swap runs domestic and international returns, exchanges, and store credit. Refunds become revenue.
| Metric | FlexReturn Return Center | Swap Returns & Exchanges |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.4 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 20 | ★ 29 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2021 | Jan 2024 |
Based on the data on this page, Swap Returns & Exchanges is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs FlexReturn Return Center's 2.4★ 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, Swap 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Swap Returns & Exchanges; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — FlexReturn Return Center's 20-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Swap 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 • Swap Returns & Exchanges audit
| Keyword | FlexReturn Return Center | Swap Returns & Exchanges |
|---|---|---|
| returns exchanges | Not ranked | #10 |
| returns and exchanges management | Not ranked | #12 |
| returns and exchanges | Not ranked | #24 |
| help center | #238 | Not ranked |
No tracked changes.
Both FlexReturn Return Center and Swap Returns & Exchanges offer paid plans only. FlexReturn Return Center starts at Free to install; Swap Returns & Exchanges starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Swap Returns & Exchanges has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 29 reviews) compared to FlexReturn Return Center (2.4★ from 20 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Swap Returns & Exchanges holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 2.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Swap Returns & Exchanges has the deeper published review base (29 vs 20), 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.
FlexReturn Return Center typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (20 reviews). Swap Returns & Exchanges typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (29 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. FlexReturn Return Center and Swap 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.
