JSON Based Discount Builder vs PowerX ‑ Functions Creator
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Only PowerX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for JSON Based Discount Builder and $39/month for PowerX.
- PowerX lists 26 features JSON Based Discount Builder’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automations, BOGO, Bulk discounts.
Head to head
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Premium
- · Advanced JSON Rule Engine
- · Premium Email Support
- · Reusable JSON Templates
- · Stack Multiple Discounts
- · Unlimited Order Discounts
- · Unlimited Product Discounts
Starter
- · + 3 campaigns per functions
- · + 3 rules per functions
- · + Basic support
- · + Discount functions
- · + Only for development stores & testing
- · + Payment functions
Professional
- · + 10 campaigns per functions
- · + 10 rules per functions
- · + Discount & Cart Transform functions
- · + Fast email support
- · + Payment functions
- · + Shipping functions
Premium
- · + Discount & Cart Transform functions
- · + Payment functions
- · + Priority email support
- · + Shipping functions
- · + Unlimited campaigns & rules
- · + Validations functions
Enterprise
- · + Dedicated developer
- · + Discount functions
- · + Payment functions
- · + Priority email & chat support
- · + Scripts to Functions migration support
- · + Shipping functions
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBuild Product, Order, and Shipping discounts using a flexible JSON rule engine powered by Shopify Functions. Configure discount logic with JSON to create custom discount scenarios that match your business requirements. Support multiple discount types, conditional rules, variables, loops, and reusable configurations without modifying function code.
PowerX helps Shopify merchants create powerful discount rules and customize their checkout experience without coding. As the modern replacement for Shopify Scripts, our app makes it easy to build complex promotional strategies, customize shipping methods, and optimize payment options - all through a user-friendly interface. Create up to 50 automatic discounts per function, manage complex discount combinations.
- Create Product, Order, and Shipping discounts with JSON rules.
- Configure custom discount logic using Shopify Functions.
- Support variables, conditions, loops, and reusable JSON rules.
- Apply percentage and fixed amount discounts with flexible logic.
- Create up to 50 automatic discounts per function with complex combinations
- Customize shipping rates display - rename, hide, or reorder delivery options
- Optimize checkout flow by customizing payment methods and their presentation
- Migrate scripts to functions without any limit. Available on all Shopify plans
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 |  JSON Based Discount Builder |  PowerX |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 8 |
| 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 | Animals & Pet Supplies, Electronics |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States |
Reviews
| Measure | JSON Based Discount Builder | PowerX |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 37 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | JSON Based Discount Builder | PowerX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $39/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | JSON Based Discount Builder | PowerX |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #885 | #90(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jul 28, 2026 | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Aumento Infoway Pvt. Ltd. | CodeInspire.io |
FAQ
JSON Based Discount Builder and PowerX: common questions
- Is JSON Based Discount Builder or PowerX cheaper?
- Only PowerX lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for JSON Based Discount Builder and $39/month for PowerX. 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?
- JSON Based Discount Builder lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Custom code. PowerX lists 26 the others don’t mention, such as Automations, BOGO, Bulk discounts, Bulk editing. 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 13, 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 13, 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.