Custom Checkout Fields vs Trade Account Checkout
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 Custom Checkout Fields, Oct 14, 2026 for Trade Account Checkout.
The short answer
- Only Trade Account Checkout lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Custom Checkout Fields and $49/month for Trade Account Checkout.
Head to head
Basic
5 trade orders/mo
- · Account number saved to order metafield
- · Customize heading, description & more
- · Order tagging
- · Up to 5 trade-account orders per month
50 trade orders/mo
- · Account number saved to order metafield
- · Customize heading, description & more
- · Order tagging
- · Priority support
- · Up to 50 trade-account orders per month
Unlimited orders
- · Account number saved to order metafield
- · Customize heading, description & more
- · Order tagging
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited trade-account orders per month
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCustom Checkout Fields lets quick and easy you add fully configurable input fields to your Shopify checkout — simple, no coding required. Built specifically for merchants who need to collect more information at checkout, such as invoicing, EAN numbers, PO references, CVR, Order details or any custom field your business requires.
Trade Account Checkout adds B2B and wholesale checkout fields to Shopify Plus. Customers enter a trade account number, PO number, VAT/tax ID, ABN, EIN, or buying-group reference at checkout - each with a label, helper text, and validation. Each value is saved to the Shopify order as a metafield and auto-tagged, so you can filter, export, invoice, and fulfill faster.
- Add unlimited custom fields to checkout
- Configure label, placeholder text and required/optional per field
- Works on all Shopify plans — no Plus required
- Data saved directly to order details for easy invoicing
- Capture account number, PO, and business details at checkout.
- Show fields when business buyers opt in, or display them to everyone.
- Add multiple fields, each with your own label and required toggle.
- Validate any field with a custom regex pattern you control.
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 |  Custom Checkout Fields |  Trade Account Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Custom Checkout Fields | Trade Account Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.0 ★ | 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 | Custom Checkout Fields | Trade Account Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $49/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Custom Checkout Fields | Trade Account Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #123(ahead) | #338 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 27, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Theis Henriksen | KOL DEALS LTD |
FAQ
Custom Checkout Fields and Trade Account Checkout: common questions
- Is Custom Checkout Fields or Trade Account Checkout cheaper?
- Only Trade Account Checkout lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Custom Checkout Fields and $49/month for Trade Account Checkout. 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 Custom Checkout Fields, Oct 14, 2026 for Trade Account Checkout; 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 Custom Checkout Fields, Oct 14, 2026 for Trade Account Checkout. 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.