CODShield ‑ Fraud Prevention vs Orderlytic
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 CODShield, Oct 13, 2026 for Orderlytic.
The short answer
- Only CODShield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for CODShield and $6/month for Orderlytic.
- Orderlytic lists 5 features CODShield’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI-powered detection, Blocklists, Fraud filters.
Head to head
Free
- · 50 COD orders/month
- · Basic risk scoring
- · Manual validation only
Pro
- · 200 COD orders/month
- · Advanced risk engine
- · Automated email verification
Unlimited
- · All Pro features
- · Early access to new features
- · Instant alerts on high-risk orders
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited COD orders
COD Protection
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEvery fake COD order costs you money in lost shipping, inventory, and time. CODShield automatically scores Cash on Delivery orders before fulfillment detecting risky buyers, fake addresses, and suspicious patterns. Approve trusted orders instantly. Hold or cancel risky ones before they ship. Get realtime alerts on high-risk transactions.
Orderlytic helps merchants manage Cash on Delivery risks by identifying fraudulent buyers before packages are shipped. The app evaluates incoming orders against a shared network to spot buyers with a history of refusing deliveries. It inserts a straightforward risk score and the reasons for that score directly into your Shopify order notes, saving your team time.
- COD risk analysis: Analyze COD orders and flag potential risk indicators.
- Order control : Approve, hold, or cancel flagged orders before shipping.
- Risk alerts: Get notified when orders require your attention.
- Insights dashboard: Track order risks and monitor patterns in one place.
- Block buyers with a history of fake COD orders across a shared store network.
- Auto-format and correct misspelled delivery addresses for successful drop-offs.
- View risk scores and clear block reasons directly inside Shopify order notes.
- Track real-time return rates using a simple 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 |  CODShield |  Orderlytic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CODShield | Orderlytic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CODShield | Orderlytic |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month | $6/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 30 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | CODShield | Orderlytic |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #250 | #225(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 2, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Vortexia | Geekabyte |
FAQ
CODShield and Orderlytic: common questions
- Is CODShield or Orderlytic cheaper?
- Only CODShield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for CODShield and $6/month for Orderlytic. 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?
- CODShield lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Chargebacks, Fake accounts, Identity verification, Order hold. Orderlytic lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as AI-powered detection, Blocklists, Fraud filters, Payments. 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 CODShield, Oct 13, 2026 for Orderlytic; 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 CODShield, Oct 13, 2026 for Orderlytic. 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.