Folio: Subscriptions vs PayWhirl 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 Folio, Nov 9, 2026 for PayWhirl Subscriptions.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $5/month for Folio and $9/month for PayWhirl Subscriptions.
- PayWhirl Subscriptions lists 28 features Folio’s listing doesn’t mention, including Access subscriptions, Conversion rates, Curated subscriptions.
Head to head
Sell subscriptions and offer recurring payments to customers
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Monthly Plan
FREE
- · Analytics & Data Exports
- · Cancellation Prevention Flows
- · Expert Installation Included
- · Hassle-Free Migration
- · Unlimited Subscriptions & Orders
PRO
- · - Automatic Address Updating
- · - Customizable Email Templates
- · - Faster Support
- · ALL FREE FEATURES, PLUS...
TRACTION
- · - API & Webhooks
- · - Failed Payment Actions
- · - Inventory Management
- · - Klaviyo Integration
- · - Workflow Automation Suite
- · ALL PRO FEATURES, PLUS...
SCALE
- · - Dedicated Account Manager
- · - First Priority Support
- · - High Volume Transaction Rate
- · ALL TRACTION FEATURES, PLUS...
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThis app provides recurring payments through Shopify API with a user-friendly interface and seamless recurring options with customized duration options. Additionally, with the app, Merchants can adjust their selling plans. Futhermore, analytics dashboards give app owners a way to see their app's statistics.
PayWhirl is a powerful Shopify subscription app built to grow recurring revenue. Create flexible subscription plans, sell subscriptions on product pages and carts, and manage subscriptions in customer accounts with no coding required. Advanced tools include APIs, webhooks, and custom workflows. Get expert US-based support by phone, chat, or email.
- By implementing our app, you can give discounts on recurring purchase products.
- Merchant can manage subscriptions easily from admin portal.
- Your customer recurrent orders will be automatically charged.
- Customers can manage subscriptions within shopify my account.
- Built for Shopify, the highest level of recognition that an app can achieve.
- Leverage over a decade of Shopify experience with free US-based support.
- Optimize revenue w/ automation, analytics, churn stats, reports & data exports.
- Reduce churn with intelligent cancelation flows, and automatic payment retries.
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 |  Folio |  PayWhirl Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 136 |
| 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 | Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Health & Beauty, Arts & Entertainment |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Folio | PayWhirl Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 192 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Folio | PayWhirl Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $9/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Folio | PayWhirl Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #129 | #23(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #15 in Subscriptions |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jan 15, 2024 | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Folio3 Software Inc. | PayWhirl Inc. |
FAQ
Folio and PayWhirl Subscriptions: common questions
- Is Folio or PayWhirl Subscriptions cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $5/month for Folio and $9/month for PayWhirl Subscriptions. 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?
- PayWhirl Subscriptions lists 28 the others don’t mention, such as Access subscriptions, Conversion rates, Curated subscriptions, Custom pricing. 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 Folio, Nov 9, 2026 for PayWhirl 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 Folio, Nov 9, 2026 for PayWhirl 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.