Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Returns that turn to profit by incentivizing exchanges and providing a self-service returns portal.
| CWILL Returns & Exchanges | 8returns Returns & Exchanges | |
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Specialist returns platform with exchanges, store credit, refunds, label generation & analytics
| Metric | CWILL Returns & Exchanges | 8returns Returns & Exchanges |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 489 | 34 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 21 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2023 | Oct 2022 |
CWILL Returns & Exchanges and 8returns Returns & Exchanges are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.
Pricing entry tiers: CWILL Returns & Exchanges at Free plan available, 8returns 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.
CWILL Returns & Exchanges has the larger user base (489 reviews vs 34), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. 8returns Returns & Exchanges's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.
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: CWILL Returns & Exchanges audit • 8returns Returns & Exchanges audit
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| Keyword | CWILL Returns & Exchanges | 8returns Returns & Exchanges |
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| returns exchanges | #1613 | #315 |
| returns and exchanges management | #126 | #84 |
| protection returns | #9 | #13 |
| returns | #20 | #5 |
| return | #21 | #5 |
Both CWILL Returns & Exchanges and 8returns Returns & Exchanges offer paid plans only. CWILL Returns & Exchanges starts at Free plan available; 8returns Returns & Exchanges starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
CWILL Returns & Exchanges (4.9★, 489 reviews) and 8returns Returns & Exchanges (5.0★, 34 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
8returns Returns & Exchanges holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). 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. CWILL Returns & Exchanges has the deeper published review base (489 vs 34), 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.
CWILL Returns & Exchanges typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (489 reviews). 8returns Returns & Exchanges typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (34 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. CWILL Returns & Exchanges and 8returns 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 8returns Returns & Exchanges" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
