Bandle vs Smart Bundle
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Bandle, Aug 6, 2026 for Smart Bundle.
The short answer
- Only Bandle lists a free plan.
- Bandle lists 10 features Smart Bundle’s listing doesn’t mention, including Cart discounts, Flat discounts, Free shipping.
Head to head
Free
- · 1 active bundle, any type
- · Built-in default design only
- · Checkout-native discount
Unlimited
- · All 4 bundle types
- · Checkout-native discount
- · Unlimited active bundles
- · Unlimited storefront design templates
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBandle gives you everything you need to create attractive bundle offers in just a few clicks. Whether you want to clear inventory, launch a multi-pack, or let customers build their own box, Bandle handles it automatically—no complex setup required.
Smart Bundle helps merchants group products into offers that add value for shoppers. Build fixed bundles, mix-and-match sets, volume discounts, multipacks, tiered bundles, BOGO offers, and combo bundles that appear as their own product in the catalog. Bundle discounts and stock stay in sync with Shopify automatically, with no separate listings or promo codes to manage.
- Four bundle types in one app
- Native checkout discounts
- Metaobject-driven storefront
- Design templates
- Nine bundle types, including fixed, mix-and-match, BOGO, and combo
- Combo bundles appear as their own product in your store
- Discounts that update automatically and stay in sync with Shopify
- Volume and tiered discounts that reward larger orders
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Bandle |  Smart Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Bandle | Smart Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Bandle | Smart Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Bandle | Smart Bundle |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #299 | #296(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Swonie Creative Design | Sellfern |
FAQ
Bandle and Smart Bundle: common questions
- Is Bandle or Smart Bundle cheaper?
- Only Bandle lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Bandle lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Cart discounts, Flat discounts, Free shipping, Frequently bought together. Smart Bundle lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom pricing, Gift boxes, Multipacks. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Bandle, Aug 6, 2026 for Smart Bundle; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for Bandle, Aug 6, 2026 for Smart Bundle. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.