Ongoing Subscriptions App vs Smart Subscription

Based on the data on this page, Ongoing Subscriptions App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Smart Subscription's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Ongoing Subscriptions App at Free trial available, Smart Subscription 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.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Ongoing Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Smart Subscription's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Ongoing Subscriptions App'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.

Is Ongoing Subscriptions App or Smart Subscription cheaper?

Both Ongoing Subscriptions App and Smart Subscription offer paid plans only. Ongoing Subscriptions App starts at Free trial available; Smart Subscription starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Ongoing Subscriptions App or Smart Subscription?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Ongoing Subscriptions App does carry the larger published review base (64 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Ongoing Subscriptions App or Smart Subscription?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Ongoing Subscriptions App has the deeper published review base (64 vs 0), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Ongoing Subscriptions App typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (64 reviews). Smart Subscription typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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.

Can I migrate data between Ongoing Subscriptions App and Smart Subscription?

Migration support varies by app and category. Ongoing Subscriptions App and Smart Subscription 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 Smart Subscription" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.