Captain Shipping Protection vs Fenix Shipping Protection
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Captain Shipping Protection, Oct 13, 2026 for Fenix Shipping Protection.
The short answer
- Only Fenix Shipping Protection lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $11/month for Captain Shipping Protection and $10/month for Fenix Shipping Protection.
- Captain Shipping Protection lists 22 features Fenix Shipping Protection’s listing doesn’t mention, including Bundles, Cart drawer, Cart upsell.
Head to head
- United States
- Australia
- Netherlands
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Standard
- · 24/7 live chat support
- · Auto-translate for multi-language stores
- · Claim portal with email updates
- · Compatible with all store themes
- · Flexible dynamic pricing
- · Fully customizable cart widget
Plus
- · Auto-translate for multi-language stores
- · Claim portal with email updates
- · Customizable cart & checkout widgets
- · Dedicated account manager
- · Flexible dynamic pricing
- · For Shopify Plus only
Free
Premium
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCaptain Shipping Protection is a custom order protection solution built for Shopify. Keep package protection premium collections, increase order profits, customize your claims policy—no need for a third-party shipping insurance provider. (We are not an insurance firm and do NOT underwrite plans) Upsell digital products as shipping protection, and secured shipping cart checkout including subscription.
Fenix Shipping Protection lets merchants add shipping protection as an optional add-on and retain the full fee. It replaces third-party providers by giving you control over claims handling. Add protection to cart or checkout with flexible setup options. Track optins, claims, and net revenue in one dashboard, helping you create a new revenue stream while improving customer confidence
- Offset the cost of lost & damaged shipments with digital products cart upsell
- Offer shipping protection widget at checkout or via app blocks
- Keep all the shipping protection fees, and add profits when claims are low
- Route insurance protection fees back to you & increase your conversion rate
- Keep full shipping protection revenue.
- Add protection to cart, drawer, or checkout.
- Manage claims with refunds, reorders, or store credit.
- Track opt-ins, claims, and net revenue in dashboard.
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 |  Captain Shipping Protection |  Fenix Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 958 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +9 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 36 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 22% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Australia, Netherlands | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Captain Shipping Protection | Fenix Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 314 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 24% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Captain Shipping Protection | Fenix Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $11/month | $10/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Captain Shipping Protection | Fenix Shipping Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #34 | #96 |
| Shopify App Charts | #12 on Featured by Shopify in Upsell and cross-sell | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Aug 4, 2022 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 12 | 1 |
| Developer | Captain Insure | Fenix Commerce Inc |
FAQ
Captain Shipping Protection and Fenix Shipping Protection: common questions
- Is Captain Shipping Protection or Fenix Shipping Protection cheaper?
- Only Fenix Shipping Protection lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $11/month for Captain Shipping Protection and $10/month for Fenix Shipping Protection. 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?
- Captain Shipping Protection lists 22 the others don’t mention, such as Bundles, Cart drawer, Cart upsell, Checkout upsell. Fenix Shipping Protection lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-handling, Coverage confirmation, Returns and exchanges, Vendor handling. 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 9, 2026 for Captain Shipping Protection, Oct 13, 2026 for Fenix Shipping Protection; 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 9, 2026 for Captain Shipping Protection, Oct 13, 2026 for Fenix Shipping Protection. 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.