ClearMargin vs Refund Ledger
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Only Refund Ledger lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for ClearMargin and $9/month for Refund Ledger.
- Refund Ledger lists 2 features ClearMargin’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom reports, Data export.
Head to head
ClearMargin Pro
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Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureClearMargin calculates net profit for every Shopify order by deducting cost of goods sold, shipping, handling, packaging, payment processor fees, and refunds. Set costs per product variant or use store-wide defaults. Sync your last 90 days of orders in one click and view profit by day, week, month, and product.
RefundLedger turns your Shopify order and refund data into clear, SKU-level refund analytics, so you can see exactly which products are quietly eroding your margins instead of only counting refunds. It is read-only and never changes your orders or return portal. Connect in seconds, then rank every SKU by estimated refund impact, track refund rate and lost revenue over time, and export finance-ready reports.
- True net profit per order after all costs, fees, and refunds
- Per-product and per-variant cost tracking for accurate margins
- Dashboard with today, week, and month profit metrics
- Automatic payment processor fee calculation
- Rank every SKU by estimated refund impact and lost revenue, not just count
- Track refund rate and lost revenue over time with day-by-day trends
- Export finance-ready CSV reports for SKU leakage and the refund ledger
- Optional weekly refund-loss email so leaks never go unnoticed
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 |  ClearMargin |  Refund Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ClearMargin | Refund Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ClearMargin | Refund Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | ClearMargin | Refund Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1190(ahead) | #1685 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Tregovia | Aisler |
FAQ
ClearMargin and Refund Ledger: common questions
- Is ClearMargin or Refund Ledger cheaper?
- Only Refund Ledger lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for ClearMargin and $9/month for Refund Ledger. 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?
- Refund Ledger lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom reports, Data export. 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; 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. 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.