Ealyx vs Second Loop
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Apr 30, 2026 for Ealyx, Oct 14, 2026 for Second Loop.
The short answer
- Only Second Loop lists a free plan.
- Ealyx lists 4 features Second Loop’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automations, Checkout discounts, Cross-sell discounts.
Head to head
free plan
Basic
- · 5 Trade ins
Starter
- · 30 Trade Ins
Growth
- · 100 Trade ins
Pro
- · Unlimited Trade Ins
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTrade-in is built directly into the storefront, so customers can offset new purchases with the value of products they already own. They select a used item, receive a real-time valuation, and apply it as a discount on the new order. Valuations follow rules each merchant configures. Customer payment is released once the used item is shipped and verified.
Second Loop provides a complete trade-in management system. Customers can submit trade-in requests through a simple form, select products, and upload images. Merchants can review requests in one dashboard, approve or reject them, and issue gift cards, discount codes, or COD. Merchants can also customize the form design. This helps manage trade-ins and handle used items efficiently.
- Real-time trade-in valuation during the shopping journey
- Trade-in value reflected as discount on new purchases
- Configurable rules to control eligible products and values
- Customers can easily submit trade-in requests with product details and images.
- Merchants can review, approve, or reject requests from a single dashboard.
- Merchants can issue gift cards, discount codes, or COD after approval.
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 |  Ealyx |  Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ealyx | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ealyx | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Ealyx | Second Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1116 | #979(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 3 | 1 |
| Developer | Ealyx | Matt Burnett |
FAQ
Ealyx and Second Loop: common questions
- Is Ealyx or Second Loop cheaper?
- Only Second Loop 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Ealyx lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, Checkout discounts, Cross-sell discounts, Rewards. Second Loop lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Cart discounts, Coupons, Gifts. 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 Apr 30, 2026 for Ealyx, Oct 14, 2026 for Second Loop; 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 Apr 30, 2026 for Ealyx, Oct 14, 2026 for Second Loop. 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.