Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
All-in-one COD management with OTP verification, partial prepaid, COD fees and zone-based rules
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| Metric | PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP | Plug : Cash On Delivery |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 18 | 3 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2025 | Dec 2025 |
PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP and Plug : Cash On Delivery are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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: PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP at Free plan available, Plug : Cash On Delivery at Free. 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. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders 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: PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP audit • Plug : Cash On Delivery audit
| Keyword | PenguinCOD | Plug |
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| helpdesk software | Not ranked | #69 |
| help desk software | Not ranked | #79 |
| feedback form | #112 | Not ranked |
| event form | #115 | Not ranked |
| payment form | #147 | Not ranked |
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Both PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP and Plug : Cash On Delivery offer paid plans only. PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP starts at Free plan available; Plug : Cash On Delivery starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP (5.0★, 18 reviews) and Plug : Cash On Delivery (5.0★, 3 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Plug : Cash On Delivery 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. PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP has more onboarding documentation maturity (18 reviews vs 3), 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.
PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (18 reviews). Plug : Cash On Delivery aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (3 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. PenguinCOD: Partial COD & OTP and Plug : Cash On Delivery 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 Plug : Cash On Delivery" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
