BL External Links Button vs Simple Affiliate

BL External Links Button and Simple Affiliate are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing entry tiers: BL External Links Button at Free plan available, Simple Affiliate 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.

Simple Affiliate has the larger user base (123 reviews vs 16), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. BL External Links Button'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 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.

Is BL External Links Button or Simple Affiliate cheaper?

Both BL External Links Button and Simple Affiliate offer paid plans only. BL External Links Button starts at Free plan available; Simple Affiliate starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, BL External Links Button or Simple Affiliate?

BL External Links Button (5.0★, 16 reviews) and Simple Affiliate (4.9★, 123 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose BL External Links Button or Simple Affiliate?

BL External Links Button holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, BL External Links Button or Simple Affiliate?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Simple Affiliate has the deeper published review base (123 vs 16), 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?

BL External Links Button typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (16 reviews). Simple Affiliate typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (123 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 BL External Links Button and Simple Affiliate?

Migration support varies by app and category. BL External Links Button and Simple Affiliate 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 BL External Links Button" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.