FormGuard ‑ Spam Blocker vs Gatekeeper: Bot Protection
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for FormGuard, Nov 1, 2026 for Gatekeeper.
The short answer
- Only FormGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for FormGuard and $19/month for Gatekeeper.
Head to head
- United States
- Australia
- Belgium
Free
- · Spam dashboard with block reasons
- · Stops automated contact form spam
- · Up to 10 blocked keywords
Pro
- · AI filter for sales pitches
- · Blocked messages inbox, kept 30 days
- · Everything in Free
- · Up to 200 blocked keywords
Starter
- · 250 protected orders included
- · Bot protected orders
- · Bot protected raffles
- · Fully managed releases and pre-orders
- · Set min customer account requirements
- · Stops bots from purchasing stock
Growth
- · 2,500 protected orders included
- · Bot protected orders
- · Bot protected raffles
- · Fully managed releases and pre-orders
- · Set min customer account requirements
- · Stops bots from purchasing stock
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFormGuard stops spam on your Shopify contact form without adding a captcha, so real customers fill it in as usual. Every submission is checked in the visitor's browser for a hidden honeypot field, forms filled too fast, no real typing, repeat submits, and your own blocked keywords and email addresses.
Stop bots from snatching limited inventory during hype drops and high-demand launches. Gatekeeper combines human verification with server-side Shopify checkout validation so automated purchases are blocked at checkout—not just on product pages. Schedule timed releases, cap quantities, run fair raffles, enforce customer eligibility, and monitor every attempt from your Shopify admin.
- Honeypot detection catches bots with invisible form fields
- Time-based filtering blocks instant automated submissions
- Custom keyword blocking for specific words and email addresses
- Server-side checkout validation blocks bots from completing purchases
- Timed releases with go-live windows, inventory control, and qty caps
- Built-in raffles with automated winner draws and draft order invoicing
- Customer eligibility rules: login, account age, spend, and order history
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 |  FormGuard |  Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 32 | 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Australia, Belgium | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | FormGuard | Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 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 | FormGuard | Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $7.99/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | FormGuard | Gatekeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #15(ahead) | #67 |
| Shopify App Charts | #3 in Security - Other | #2 on Pricing moves in Security - Other |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 4, 2026 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | NS Labs | Jon's Apps Ltd |
FAQ
FormGuard and Gatekeeper: common questions
- Is FormGuard or Gatekeeper cheaper?
- Only FormGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for FormGuard and $19/month for Gatekeeper. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- 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 9, 2026 for FormGuard, Nov 1, 2026 for Gatekeeper; 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 9, 2026 for FormGuard, Nov 1, 2026 for Gatekeeper. 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.