Shopify Flow vs Retainful

Shopify Flow edges out Retainful Email Marketing, SMS on rating (4.7★ vs 4.4★), 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 Flow at Free plan available, Retainful Email Marketing, SMS 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.

Shopify Flow has the larger user base (13,736 reviews vs 28), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Retainful Email Marketing, SMS'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 Shopify Flow; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Retainful Email Marketing, SMS's 28-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Shopify Flow'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 Flow or Retainful Email Marketing, SMS cheaper?

Both Shopify Flow and Retainful Email Marketing, SMS offer paid plans only. Shopify Flow starts at Free plan available; Retainful Email Marketing, SMS starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Shopify Flow or Retainful Email Marketing, SMS?

Shopify Flow has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 13,736 reviews) compared to Retainful Email Marketing, SMS (4.4★ from 28 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Shopify Flow or Retainful Email Marketing, SMS?

Shopify Flow holds the higher average rating (4.7★ vs 4.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Shopify Flow or Retainful Email Marketing, SMS?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Shopify Flow has the deeper published review base (13,736 vs 28), 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 Flow typically suits established teams with steady usage based on its published review base (13,736 reviews). Retainful Email Marketing, SMS typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (28 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 Flow and Retainful Email Marketing, SMS?

Migration support varies by app and category. Shopify Flow and Retainful Email Marketing, SMS 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 Retainful Email Marketing, SMS" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.