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| Metric | MESA: Workflow Automation | PowerUP Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 155 | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2019 | Apr 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, MESA: Workflow Automation is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs PowerUP Retail's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: MESA: Workflow Automation at Free trial available, PowerUP Retail 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. MESA: Workflow Automation has the larger user base (155 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. PowerUP Retail'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 MESA: Workflow Automation; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — PowerUP Retail's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than MESA: Workflow Automation'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: MESA: Workflow Automation audit • PowerUP Retail audit
| Keyword | MESA | PowerUP Retail |
|---|---|---|
| staff | #4 | Not ranked |
| workflow automation | #5 | Not ranked |
| notifications | #10 | Not ranked |
| custom form | Not ranked | #195 |
| custom forms | Not ranked | #196 |
Both MESA: Workflow Automation and PowerUP Retail offer paid plans only. MESA: Workflow Automation starts at Free trial available; PowerUP Retail starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. MESA: Workflow Automation fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; PowerUP Retail is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. MESA: Workflow Automation has more onboarding documentation maturity (155 reviews vs 0), 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.
MESA: Workflow Automation typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (155 reviews). PowerUP Retail aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 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. MESA: Workflow Automation and PowerUP Retail 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 PowerUP Retail" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
