Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Grow predictable revenue with product subscriptions, memberships, free trials and subscription boxes
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Increase customer lifetime value and establish predictable revenue with Shopify Subscriptions
| Metric | Seal Subscriptions App | Shopify Subscriptions |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 3.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 2.8k | 721 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | — |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | ★ 4 | 2 |
| Languages | 18 supported | 19 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2020 | Jan 2024 |
Based on the data on this page, Seal Subscriptions App is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Shopify Subscriptions's 3.7★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Seal Subscriptions App at Free plan available, Shopify Subscriptions 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. Seal Subscriptions App has the larger user base (2,767 reviews vs 721), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Shopify Subscriptions'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 Seal Subscriptions App; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Subscriptions's 721-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Seal 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.
Read each app's audit: Seal Subscriptions App audit • Shopify Subscriptions audit
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| Keyword | Seal Subscriptions App | Shopify Subscriptions |
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| subscribe and save | #2 | #3 |
| subscribe | #2 | #3 |
| subscriptions | #2 | #3 |
| subscription | #2 | #4 |
| subscription form | #10 | #13 |
Both Seal Subscriptions App and Shopify Subscriptions offer paid plans only. Seal Subscriptions App starts at Free plan available; Shopify Subscriptions starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Seal Subscriptions App has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 2,767 reviews) compared to Shopify Subscriptions (3.7★ from 721 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Seal Subscriptions App fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Shopify Subscriptions 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. Seal Subscriptions App has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,767 reviews vs 721), 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.
Seal Subscriptions App typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (2,767 reviews). Shopify Subscriptions aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (721 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. Seal Subscriptions App and Shopify Subscriptions 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 Shopify Subscriptions" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
