Beacon Fraud Prevention vs Fraud Shield
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026 for Beacon Fraud Prevention, Oct 14, 2026 for Fraud Shield.
The short answer
- Only Fraud Shield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.03/month for Beacon Fraud Prevention and $10/month for Fraud Shield.
- Beacon Fraud Prevention lists 19 features Fraud Shield’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI-powered detection, App notifications, Auto-cancel.
Head to head
Fraud Analytics & Chargeback Prevention For High Risk Orders
Prevent Fraud, Prevent Chargebacks, and Increase Business
- United Kingdom
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Risk Manage Basic
- · Access to fraud & loss analytic system
- · Automate actions based on fraud analysis
- · Exclude previously known good customers
- · Flexible pay as you go pricing plan
- · No contract commitment
- · No minimum order requirements
Risk Manage Plus
- · $0.025 per additional order
- · Discounted plan for larger merchants
- · Includes 5000 free orders per month
- · Priority rule tuning & dedicated support
Free Plan
- · 250 free transactions w/risk assessment.
Monthly Plan
- · Complete analysis with custom rules.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureStop fraud before it happens! Beacon uses various large data sets like VoIP, disposable email address, and phone numbers, CVV codes, multiple accounts, and more in-order to cross check high risk transactions and to track for suspicious behaviors before bad actors can get away with fraud. Customize and fine-tune the fraud filter and blacklist system to fit various business needs.
Bankful's powerful fraud detection engine allows you to fine-tune fraud rules for your specific business needs. Statistical fraud scoring ensures you have the data you need to make educated risk assessments. The Omniscore System reduces false positives and increases your bottom line. With Bankful, you have the flexibility to create your own rules because you know your business best.
- ANALYZE - fraudulent orders using powerful risk data to spot risky behaviors.
- TRACK - credit card fraud, account takeovers, promotional abuse, checkout bots.
- CUSTOMIZE - the fraud system & set various fraud parameters for different needs.
- AUTOMATE - order cancellation/void, holding orders, & control payment capture.
- Fraud Scoring AI Advanced fraud screening techniques using AI
- Geo-location Technology Prevent transactions from high-risk countries
- Customizable Rules Add your own fraud rules based on your business needs
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 |  Beacon Fraud Prevention |  Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2 | 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 | Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United Kingdom, United States | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Beacon Fraud Prevention | Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.8 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 17 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Beacon Fraud Prevention | Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $0.03/month(ahead) | $10/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Beacon Fraud Prevention | Fraud Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #19(ahead) | #130 |
| Shopify App Charts | #8 on Featured by Shopify in Fraud | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Apr 27, 2018 | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | LIZUNA Co., LTD | Bankful |
FAQ
Beacon Fraud Prevention and Fraud Shield: common questions
- Is Beacon Fraud Prevention or Fraud Shield cheaper?
- Only Fraud Shield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.03/month for Beacon Fraud Prevention and $10/month for Fraud Shield. 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?
- Beacon Fraud Prevention lists 19 the others don’t mention, such as AI-powered detection, App notifications, Auto-cancel, Automated workflows. 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 Nov 10, 2026 for Beacon Fraud Prevention, Oct 14, 2026 for Fraud Shield; 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 Nov 10, 2026 for Beacon Fraud Prevention, Oct 14, 2026 for Fraud Shield. 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.