Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Returns, Cart & Checkout Upsell, EU Withdrawal Portal & Order Editing — all in one platform
| PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal | AfterShip Returns & Exchanges | |
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Reduce return costs and recapture more revenue with automated returns and exchanges
| Metric | PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal | AfterShip Returns & Exchanges |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 99 | ★ 1.3k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 5 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2020 | Feb 2017 |
PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal and AfterShip Returns & Exchanges are evenly matched on rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal at Free to install, AfterShip 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges has the larger user base (1,268 reviews vs 99), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal'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 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: PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal audit • AfterShip Returns & Exchanges audit
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| Keyword | PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal | AfterShip Returns & Exchanges |
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| returns | #22 | #1 |
| return | #21 | #2 |
| returns and | #24 | #1 |
| return portal | #24 | #2 |
| protection returns | #23 | #7 |
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Both PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal and AfterShip Returns & Exchanges offer paid plans only. PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal starts at Free to install; AfterShip Returns & Exchanges starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal (4.8★, 99 reviews) and AfterShip Returns & Exchanges (4.7★, 1,268 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. PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; AfterShip Returns & Exchanges 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. AfterShip Returns & Exchanges has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,268 reviews vs 99), 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.
PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (99 reviews). AfterShip Returns & Exchanges aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,268 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. PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal and AfterShip 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 PostCo Returns & EU Withdrawal" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
