CI Shipping Rate By Distance vs Novalink
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 CI Shipping Rate By Distance, Feb 19, 2026 for Novalink.
The short answer
- Only CI Shipping Rate By Distance lists a free plan.
- Novalink lists 4 features CI Shipping Rate By Distance’s listing doesn’t mention, including Dimension-based, Quantity-based, Weight-based.
Head to head
Free to Install
- · Email Support.
- · Get a seamless experience.
- · Get started without any upfront fees!
- · completely free to install.
Basic
- · 3-Day Free Trial
- · Priority support
- · Set Distance Based Shipping Rates
- · Unique Rates per locations
- · multiple store locations
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShipping Rate By Distance is the perfect solution for store owners looking to provide accurate, real-time shipping rate calculations based on distance. Traditional flat-rate shipping methods often result in overcharging or undercharging, leading to customer dissatisfaction and increased cart abandonment.
The Novalink International app enables merchants to display custom shipping rates at checkout by connecting Shopify with Novalink’s external carrier rate API. The app calculates shipping costs in real time based on order details and destination, ensuring accurate rates are shown to customers during checkout.
- Automatically determines real-time shipping rates based on the exact distance
- Merchants can customize their rates model by setting a fixed rate per km/mi
- Distance calculation methods - a straight line measurement Or actual route-based
- Show shipping rates calculated in real time during customer checkout.
- Apply shipping logic beyond standard Shopify shipping settings.
- Supports required Shopify webhooks for customer and shop data removal.
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 |  CI Shipping Rate By Distance |  Novalink |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CI Shipping Rate By Distance | Novalink |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 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 | CI Shipping Rate By Distance | Novalink |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | CI Shipping Rate By Distance | Novalink |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #416(ahead) | #494 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 8, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | CynoInfotech | Nova Global Link Inc |
FAQ
CI Shipping Rate By Distance and Novalink: common questions
- Is CI Shipping Rate By Distance or Novalink cheaper?
- Only CI Shipping Rate By Distance 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?
- Novalink lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Dimension-based, Quantity-based, Weight-based, ZIP/post code. 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 CI Shipping Rate By Distance, Feb 19, 2026 for Novalink; 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 CI Shipping Rate By Distance, Feb 19, 2026 for Novalink. 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.