FP1 ‑ Postcode Shipping Guard vs PlantGuard
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Only FP1 lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for FP1 and $14.99/month for PlantGuard.
- FP1 lists 2 features PlantGuard’s listing doesn’t mention, including Address validation, Shipping rules.
Head to head
Free
- · 1 postcode rule
- · Exact or prefix blocking
- · Optional cart notice
Unlimited
- · Exact or prefix blocking
- · Optional cart notice
- · Unlimited postcode rules
PlantGuard
- · 143+ species, 5,600+ restrictions
- · 7-day free trial included
- · Automatic checkout blocking
- · Block, Warn, or Log Only modes
- · No customer data stored
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFP1 - Postcode Shipping Guard blocks restricted Postcode, Postal Code, and ZIP Code areas without changing your Shopify shipping zones. Block exact codes, use * to cover wider areas (such as SW1A*), or enter postcode ranges using a dash (such as 1000-1999). When a checkout address matches a saved rule, available shipping methods are removed until the postcode changes.
Live plant merchants face a compliance maze: every state has its own rules about which plants can be shipped in, and regulations change frequently. PlantGuard helps you manage this risk with checkout validation that flags tagged products shipping to restricted states. Access a reference database of 143+ species and 5,600+ state restrictions from USDA APHIS and state sources.
- Block restricted Postcode/Postal/ZIP codes inside your shipping zones.
- Block exact codes, or block a whole area using * (for example, SW1A*).
- Apply rules globally or restrict a rule to a specific country.
- Manage rules in the app—no editing shipping profiles or zones required.
- Blocks orders for tagged products shipping to states with listed restrictions.
- 143+ species, 5,600+ state restrictions from USDA APHIS and state agencies.
- Choose Block, Warn, or Log Only. Customize the customer message at checkout.
- Validates orders using only shipping state. No customer personal data stored.
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 |  FP1 |  PlantGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FP1 | PlantGuard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | FP1 | PlantGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month(ahead) | $14.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | FP1 | PlantGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #289(ahead) | #944 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 10, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Fixpoint One | KB Consulting |
FAQ
FP1 and PlantGuard: common questions
- Is FP1 or PlantGuard cheaper?
- Only FP1 lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for FP1 and $14.99/month for PlantGuard. 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?
- FP1 lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Address validation, Shipping rules. PlantGuard lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Order updates. 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; 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. 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.