CODSwitch: COD Fees & Rules vs PayDesign ‑ COD on Top
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 CODSwitch, Nov 5, 2026 for PayDesign.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $9/month for CODSwitch and $2.99/month for PayDesign.
Head to head
CODSwitch Monthly
- · Add COD fees to checkout
- · Link COD to shipping rates
- · Set COD rules by order or location
Lunch
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCODSwitch helps merchants collect Cash on Delivery fees using shipping rates they create in Shopify. Link COD to eligible rates so the payment method appears only after a buyer selects a rate that clearly includes the fee. Apply cart value, product, discount, and location rules, then preview the experience before testing checkout.
COD First helps Shopify merchants place their Cash on Delivery payment option at the top of the available payment methods during checkout. The app is designed for merchants who want customers to see and select Cash on Delivery more easily when completing an order. After installing the app, merchants can configure COD First to prioritize their Cash on Delivery payment option.
- Collect COD fees through shipping rates
- Show COD only for linked delivery rates
- Apply cart, product, discount, and location rules
- Preview COD eligibility before testing checkout
- Prioritize Cash on Delivery as the first payment option.
- Make COD easier for customers to find during checkout.
- Simple configuration with minimal setup.
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 |  CODSwitch |  PayDesign |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CODSwitch | PayDesign |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
CODSwitch and PayDesign: common questions
- Is CODSwitch or PayDesign cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $9/month for CODSwitch and $2.99/month for PayDesign. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 CODSwitch, Nov 5, 2026 for PayDesign; 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 CODSwitch, Nov 5, 2026 for PayDesign. 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.