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ReturnBear is an end-to-end returns management solution for fashion brands selling internationally.
| Metric | Hive | ReturnBear |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 22 | 6 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2022 | Jun 2022 |
ReturnBear edges out Hive 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: Hive at Free to install, ReturnBear 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 ReturnBear; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Hive's 22-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than ReturnBear'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: Hive audit • ReturnBear audit
| Keyword | Hive | ReturnBear |
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| third-party logistics (3pl) | #6 | Not ranked |
| logistics | #12 | Not ranked |
| tracking links | #20 | Not ranked |
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Both Hive and ReturnBear offer paid plans only. Hive starts at Free to install; ReturnBear starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
ReturnBear has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 6 reviews) compared to Hive (4.7★ from 22 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
ReturnBear 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.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Hive has the deeper published review base (22 vs 6), 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.
Hive typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (22 reviews). ReturnBear typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 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. Hive and ReturnBear 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 ReturnBear" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
