Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Reach customers through both email and SMS with flexible pricing, all built for commerce by Shopify.
| Shopify Messaging | VDCStore Realtime Notification | |
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Send automated order updates to customers using official messaging APIs.
| Metric | Shopify Messaging | VDCStore Realtime Notification |
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| Rating | 4.7 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 3.9k | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Languages | 21 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Apr 2020 | Aug 2024 |
VDCStore Realtime Notification edges out Shopify Messaging on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Shopify Messaging at Free plan available, VDCStore Realtime Notification 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. Shopify Messaging has the larger user base (3,940 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. VDCStore Realtime Notification'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 VDCStore Realtime Notification; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Shopify Messaging's 3,940-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than VDCStore Realtime Notification'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: Shopify Messaging audit • VDCStore Realtime Notification audit
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| Keyword | Shopify Messaging | VDCStore Realtime Notification |
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| email and sms | #4 | Not ranked |
| email marketing | #6 | Not ranked |
| sms marketing | #9 | Not ranked |
| registration | Not ranked | #233 |
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Both Shopify Messaging and VDCStore Realtime Notification offer paid plans only. Shopify Messaging starts at Free plan available; VDCStore Realtime Notification starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
VDCStore Realtime Notification has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Shopify Messaging (4.7★ from 3,940 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Shopify Messaging fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; VDCStore Realtime Notification is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. Shopify Messaging has more onboarding documentation maturity (3,940 reviews vs 1), 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.
Shopify Messaging typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3,940 reviews). VDCStore Realtime Notification aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1 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. Shopify Messaging and VDCStore Realtime Notification 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 VDCStore Realtime Notification" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
