CartBoost vs XB: AI Cart Upsell Cart Drawer
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for CartBoost, Nov 8, 2026 for XB.
The short answer
- Only CartBoost lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for CartBoost and $12.99/month for XB.
- XB lists 39 features CartBoost’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI recommendations, Announcement bar, Announcements.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 1 in-cart upsell product
- · Basic live analytics
- · For new stores testing cart upsells.
- · Free-shipping goal bar
- · Standard cart customizer
Growth Pro
- · Countdown urgency banner
- · Custom CSS and gradients
- · Everything you need to maximize AOV.
- · Full real-time telemetry
- · Tiered multi-reward progress bar
- · Up to 3 AI in-cart upsells
Enterprise Scale
- · Advanced telemetry and CSV export
- · Everything in Growth Pro
- · For high-volume merchants scaling fast
- · Multi-currency and locale engine
- · Priority support
- · Up to 6 in-cart upsells
0-50 Orders
- · AI Store Analysis & Setup
- · AI-Powered Cart Upsells
- · All Free Features
- · Custom HTML and CSS, Notes
- · Multi Add-Ons
- · Multi Rewards (Free Shipping, Free Gift)
51-100 Orders
- · AI Store Analysis & Setup
- · AI-Powered Cart Upsells
- · All Free Features
- · Custom HTML and CSS, Notes
- · Multi Add-Ons
- · Multi Rewards (Free Shipping, Free Gift)
101-500 Orders
- · AI Store Analysis & Setup
- · AI-Powered Cart Upsells
- · All Free Features
- · Custom HTML and CSS, Notes
- · Multi Add-Ons
- · Multi Rewards (Free Shipping, Free Gift)
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTurn more carts into bigger orders with CartBoost. CartBoost adds product upsells and a free-shipping progress bar directly to your cart, giving shoppers relevant products to add before checkout. Set up your cart without coding and customize the experience to match your store. Track upsells, cart activity, shipping-goal progress, and checkout events with built-in analytics.
Maximize revenue in 1 click! Let Xboost AI analyze your niche & orders to auto-configure a smart Cart Drawer. We optimize strategies for AI-Powered Cart Upsell, Multiple product Addons, and Free Shipping Bar. Drive urgency with an Announcement Bar & Announcement Countdown Cart Timer. Secure sales via Terms and Conditions & Express Payment. Best of all?
- Slide-out cart drawer that matches your brand
- Upsell product recommendations shown in the cart
- Shipping-goal progrinutes from your theme editor, no code required
- Customizable colors, card size, and corner radius
- AI-Powered Cart Upsell: Suggest relevant products to increase order value.
- Cart Addons (Shipping Protection): Offer added security with shipping protection
- Rewards in Cart: Free shipping bar, discount code, and free gift.
- Sticky Add to Cart Button: Keep the button visible to boost conversion rates.
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 |  CartBoost |  XB |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 500 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −13 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 7 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 9% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, India |
Reviews
| Measure | CartBoost | XB |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 189 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 15% |
FAQ
CartBoost and XB: common questions
- Is CartBoost or XB cheaper?
- Only CartBoost lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for CartBoost and $12.99/month for XB. 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?
- XB lists 39 the others don’t mention, such as AI recommendations, Announcement bar, Announcements, Automatic discounts. 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 14, 2026 for CartBoost, Nov 8, 2026 for XB; 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 14, 2026 for CartBoost, Nov 8, 2026 for XB. 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.