Edge Subscription vs Recurly Commerce Subscriptions
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Edge Subscription, Nov 3, 2026 for Recurly Commerce Subscriptions.
The short answer
- Only Edge Subscription lists a free plan.
- Recurly Commerce Subscriptions lists 16 features Edge Subscription’s listing doesn’t mention, including Access subscriptions, Curated subscriptions, Custom pricing.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
Basic
Enterprise
Custom
- · Everything in Core
- · No platform / transaction fees
- · Premium support
- · Volume-based discounts
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEdge Subscriptions helps merchants create and manage recurring orders, subscription plans, and memberships directly in Shopify. Offer flexible billing intervals, automate recurring payments, and give customers a self-service portal to manage subscriptions. Track active subscriptions, recurring revenue, and churn from one dashboard while improving retention and increasing repeat purchases.
Recurly Commerce is built for Shopify brands that have outgrown basic subscription apps. Launch sophisticated programs, reduce churn with intelligent retention tools, and gain the insights your team needs to make smarter decisions—all with Shopify-native checkout and a partner committed to helping your business grow.
- Create and manage recurring orders and repeat billing plans
- No transaction fees with automated billing and invoicing
- Flexible subscription rules, discounts, and dunning management
- Shopify-First: Seamless setup with Shopify Checkout and Shopify Payments
- Fast Setup & Migration: Launch with low-code tools and automated migrations
- Modular Backend & APIs: Flexible infrastructure to scale and customize
- Powerful Automation: Enable free trials, loyalty rewards, and tiered discounts
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 |  Edge Subscription |  Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2 |
| 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 | Edge Subscription | Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 31 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Edge Subscription | Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $14.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Edge Subscription | Recurly Commerce Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #95 | #71(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 22, 2026 | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Edgecoms | Recurly, Inc. |
FAQ
Edge Subscription and Recurly Commerce Subscriptions: common questions
- Is Edge Subscription or Recurly Commerce Subscriptions cheaper?
- Only Edge Subscription 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?
- Recurly Commerce Subscriptions lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as Access subscriptions, Curated subscriptions, Custom pricing, Digital products. 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 14, 2026 for Edge Subscription, Nov 3, 2026 for Recurly Commerce Subscriptions; 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 14, 2026 for Edge Subscription, Nov 3, 2026 for Recurly Commerce Subscriptions. 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.