DPA Cart Guide vs Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell
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 DPA Cart Guide, Nov 8, 2026 for Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell.
The short answer
- Only DPA Cart Guide lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for DPA Cart Guide and $4.99/month for Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell.
- Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell lists 20 features DPA Cart Guide’s listing doesn’t mention, including Announcements, Bundles, Buy more, save more.
Head to head
Upsell, Cross sell & Bundle on Add-to-cart & Checkout
- United States
- Australia
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1,000 monthly API requests included
- · No usage billing
- · Powered by DPA branding
Basic
- · 5,000 monthly API requests included
- · No DPA branding
- · Usage billing: $1.00 per 1,000 requests
Pro
- · 50,000 monthly API requests included
- · No DPA branding
- · Usage billing: $1.00 per 1,000 requests
Trial & Dev Shops
- · Bundle enforcer
- · Cart bar notifications
- · Checkout offers
- · Email & live chat support
- · Unlimited offer views
- · Unlimited offers
Shopify Basic
- · Bundle enforcer
- · Cart bar notifications
- · Checkout offers
- · Email & live chat support
- · Unlimited offer views
- · Unlimited offers
Shopify
- · Bundle enforcer
- · Cart bar notifications
- · Checkout offers
- · Email & live chat support
- · Unlimited offer views
- · Unlimited offers
Shopify Plus
- · Bundle enforcer
- · Cart bar notifications
- · Checkout offers
- · Email & live chat support
- · Unlimited offer views
- · Unlimited offers
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureDPA Cart Guide helps merchants guide customers at the most critical moment — inside the cart. The app automatically detects Shopify discounts and shows messages like “Only X more” or “Add 1 more item” to clarify what customers should do next. By making discount conditions visible, it reduces hesitation and encourages customers to continue their purchase. No manual setup is required.
Boost your store's average order value by offering targeted upsell and cross-sell opportunities with Propel Upsell & Cross-sell. Showcase relevant add-ons and discounts to shoppers during the add-to-cart and checkout process, boosting both customer satisfaction and your revenue! Propel Upsell & Cross-sell is designed to help merchants effortlessly grow their sales.
- Show remaining amount or quantity to unlock discounts in cart
- Automatically detect and use Shopify automatic discounts
- Encourage additional purchases by showing discount progress
- Guide customers in cart to reduce hesitation and clarify next actions
- Offer a variety of upsells including BOGO, buy one get 50% off and more!
- Works out-of-the-box with most themes - no installation or coding required
- Target your offers by product page, cart value, items in cart and more
- Extensive customization options let you match your offer's design to your theme
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 |  DPA Cart Guide |  Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 91 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −10 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Australia, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | DPA Cart Guide | Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 90 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | DPA Cart Guide | Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | DPA Cart Guide | Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1165 | #415(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 6, 2026 | May 16, 2019 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | DPA | Propel Commerce |
FAQ
DPA Cart Guide and Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell: common questions
- Is DPA Cart Guide or Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell cheaper?
- Only DPA Cart Guide lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for DPA Cart Guide and $4.99/month for Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell. 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?
- DPA Cart Guide lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Cart discounts, Custom rules, Free shipping, Quantity breaks. Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell lists 20 the others don’t mention, such as Announcements, Bundles, Buy more, save more, Cart drawer. 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 for DPA Cart Guide, Nov 8, 2026 for Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell; 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 DPA Cart Guide, Nov 8, 2026 for Propel Upsell & Cross‑sell. 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.