Digital Downloads ‑ Fileflare vs Solara File Delivery
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026 for Digital Downloads, Aug 3, 2026 for Solara File Delivery.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Digital Downloads 4.9 from 202 reviews and Solara File Delivery 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Only Digital Downloads lists a free plan.
- Digital Downloads lists 25 features Solara File Delivery’s listing doesn’t mention, including Amazon S3 storage, Analytics, Audio.
Head to head
Sell digital downloads, products & PDFs in 2 easy steps
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free to install
- · 1GB storage inc, unlock 5GB for $9/mo
- · Automated download email delivery
- · High-speed downloads
- · Migrate bulk import ∞ orders & products
- · Specialized for beginners & large stores
- · Unlimited download bandwidth
Basic
- · 50GB storage
- · Customer account downloads: New & Legacy
- · Download limits & expiry dates
- · PDF Stamping & Watermark to protect PDFs
- · REST API
- · Thank You & Order Status page downloads
Growth
- · 100GB storage
- · Block fraud-detected order downloads
- · Bulk-attach files to products using CSV
- · Customize email templates & email button
- · Download email tracking & insights
- · Integrate own S3 storage server
Premium
- · 1TB storage (more available on request)
- · Catered for pros delivering large files
- · Customer account downloads: New & Legacy
- · Schedule releases & pre-orders
- · Set IP limitations on downloads
- · Unlimited download bandwidth
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFileflare is a digital downloads app for selling digital products: eBooks, PDFs, software, video, audio, and large downloadable files, with unlimited bandwidth and no file size limits. Customers get instant access via checkout, email, customer accounts, or a branded download page. Attach files or links to products and orders, schedule releases, and notify buyers when files change.
Solara File Delivery makes selling digital products simple and stress-free. Whether you want to send the same eBook to thousands of buyers, or give each customer a totally unique voucher, or PDF, Solara File Delivery does it automatically. It is built to handle large files and big sales volumes without lagging or crashing. Easily upload your files and let the app handle instant delivery right after checkout.
- Sell any size or any kind of digital product file: PDF, eBook, JPEG, Zip etc.
- Show digital downloads on a download page, customer accounts, checkout & email
- Unlimited free bandwidth, products, and orders. No hidden limits or charges
- See email tracking & download data to confirm customers are telling the truth
- Automatically email digital files immediately post-purchase.
- Deliver a distinct, unique PDF for every single item ordered.
- Real-time tracking prevents selling the same unique file twice.
- Easily bulk upload thousands of unique PDF files in a few clicks.
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 |  Digital Downloads |  Solara File Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 146 | 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 | Media, Arts & Entertainment, Apparel & Accessories | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Canada, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Digital Downloads | Solara File Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 202(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 15 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 53% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Digital Downloads | Solara File Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Digital Downloads | Solara File Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #9 | #136 |
| Shopify App Charts | #5 in Digital products | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Aug 27, 2020 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Kestrel | Solara Apps |
FAQ
Digital Downloads and Solara File Delivery: common questions
- Is Digital Downloads or Solara File Delivery cheaper?
- Only Digital Downloads 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.
- Which has better reviews, Digital Downloads or Solara File Delivery?
- On the Shopify App Store: Digital Downloads 4.9 from 202 reviews and Solara File Delivery 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Digital Downloads lists 25 the others don’t mention, such as Amazon S3 storage, Analytics, Audio, Bulk upload. Solara File Delivery lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Custom triggers, Custom workflows, Email responses, Inventory levels. 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 Nov 5, 2026 for Digital Downloads, Aug 3, 2026 for Solara File Delivery; 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 Nov 5, 2026 for Digital Downloads, Aug 3, 2026 for Solara File Delivery. 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.