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Quick answer
Our top picks for Shopify subscription apps are Recharge, Skio and Loop Subscriptions. They lead on results, clear pricing and verified reviews. Compare budgets, pricing models and specialties in the table below to find the right fit.
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Subscription billing app for Shopify brands, on the App Store since 2014, with monthly plus per-transaction pricing.
Recharge Subscriptions has been on the Shopify App Store since October 2014 and is rated 4.8 from about 3,150 reviews. A $25/month plan covers the first 50 subscribers with no transaction fees; Starter is $99/month plus 1.49% + 19¢ per transaction and Plus is $499/month. It fits replenishment brands such as supplements, coffee and beauty.
Premium subscriptions for high-growth DTC (a Recharge company)
Pricing
Paid + transaction fees
Price
$599 / month
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Our score
88.5 / 100
Premium Shopify subscription app focused on retention flows, now part of Recharge.
Skio offers a no-code portal, build-a-box bundles, multi-step cancel flows and automated journeys. It costs $599/month plus 1% + 20 cents per transaction. It holds 5.0 from 244 reviews.
Shopify subscription app with a free plan, 5.0 rating from ~700 reviews and 1,100+ migrations, including 400+ from Recharge.
Loop is built on Shopify's subscription APIs and focuses on a mobile-first portal, reason-based cancellation flows and smart dunning. It has a free plan for up to 50 subscriptions; Starter is $99/mo plus 1% and Pro $399/mo plus 0.75%, with no per-order fee. It holds a 5.0 rating from about 695 Shopify reviews and says it has handled 1,100+ migrations.
Highly rated, low-cost Shopify subscription app with boxes, trials and loyalty.
Appstle supports subscriptions, trials, build-a-box, tiered discounts and a customer portal. A free plan exists and Starter is $10/month. It holds 5.0 from 9,124 reviews.
Low-cost Shopify subscription app with a free plan, 0% fees and a 4.9 rating from about 3,000 reviews.
Seal handles auto-charging, tiered discounts and API access on its free plan (up to 50 subscriptions), with paid tiers from $5.95/mo adding a passwordless portal and cancellation flows. It charges 0% transaction fees and holds 4.9 stars from about 2,988 Shopify reviews with a Built for Shopify badge. It lacks white-glove migration and dedicated success managers.
Retention-led Shopify subscription platform (formerly Retextion) from $499/mo; 4.9 rating from ~135 reviews.
Stay AI, formerly Retextion, pairs subscriptions with churn forecasting, multivariate retention tests and win-back promotions, plus integrations with Klaviyo, Postscript and Attentive. Pricing starts at $499/mo plus 1% and $0.19 per order, with a 30-day free trial. It rates 4.9 from about 135 Shopify reviews. Best for brands with enough volume to use the testing tools.
Subscription app from Bold Commerce (founded 2012 in Winnipeg); plans from $24.99/mo plus 0.9-2% per order.
Bold Subscriptions comes from Bold Commerce, founded in Winnipeg in 2012. Launch is $24.99/mo plus 2%, Grow $49.99 plus 1%, Scale $74.99 plus 0.9%, and Ultimate Retention $399.99, with a 30-day trial. The fee applies to the full order value, including one-time items in the same cart, which can add up.
Shopify's free native subscriptions app for basic recurring orders.
Shopify Subscriptions is Shopify's free app for auto-billed recurring orders with skip, pause and cancel options. It suits simple programs without extra fees. It is rated 3.7 from 877 reviews.
Subscriptions work best for products people reorder, such as coffee, supplements and pet food. The app you pick controls the customer portal, billing retries and the offers that keep subscribers from cancelling. Therefore, those three areas deserve more attention than the sign-up widget.
Check that the app uses Shopify’s native subscription checkout, so payments and taxes stay inside Shopify. In addition, look for skip, swap and pause options, smart retry for failed cards, and cancellation flows that offer a discount or a delay before someone leaves.
Mistakes to avoid
First, don’t judge an app by the monthly fee alone; many charge a share of subscription revenue as you grow. Second, plan migration carefully, because moving active subscribers between apps needs payment data to transfer securely. Finally, make cancelling easy and clear. Hidden cancel buttons create chargebacks and break consumer protection rules.
How we ranked them
Each tool is scored out of 100: results and case studies (40%), specialty fit (25%), pricing transparency (20%) and verified reviews (15%). The score sets the editorial order. Sponsored spots are sold separately and never change it.
Write down the two or three jobs the tool must do every week, and test those first in the free trial.
Check the integrations you rely on (Amazon, Shopify, TikTok Shop, your email and analytics tools).
Price the plan you will actually need in six months, not the entry plan.
Look at how data gets in and out: exports, API access and what you keep if you cancel.
Read recent reviews for support quality and how often the product ships updates.
FAQs: Best Shopify Subscription Apps
Which Shopify subscription apps are the best in 2026?
Our current top picks are in the Quick answer at the top of this page. We rank Shopify subscription apps on results and case studies (40%), specialty fit (25%), pricing transparency (20%) and verified reviews (15%). Sponsored spots are paid, labeled, and never change the editorial order.
How much do Shopify subscription apps cost?
Most Shopify subscription apps are sold as monthly subscriptions, often with a free plan or trial and higher tiers priced by seats, usage or revenue. The starting price for each tool is in the comparison table above. Check annual-billing discounts and which features sit behind the higher tiers before you commit.
How do you choose between Shopify subscription apps?
Write down the two or three jobs the tool must do every week, and test those first in the free trial. Check the integrations you rely on (Amazon, Shopify, TikTok Shop, your email and analytics tools). Price the plan you will actually need in six months, not the entry plan.
Are there free Shopify subscription apps?
Yes. Several Shopify subscription apps offer a free plan or a free trial; the Price column shows 'Free plan' where one exists. Free plans usually limit volume or features, so check the limits against your monthly needs.
