Kakao Alimtalk Notifications vs Whatomation‑Order Notification
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Kakao Alimtalk Notifications, Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Kakao Alimtalk Notifications 5.0 from 1 reviews and Whatomation‑Order Notification 4.7 from 238 reviews.
- Only Whatomation‑Order Notification lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Kakao Alimtalk Notifications and $3/month for Whatomation‑Order Notification.
- Kakao Alimtalk Notifications lists 3 features Whatomation‑Order Notification’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom tracking link, Multi-carrier, SMS.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 300 KakaoTalk messages included.
Growth
- · Send up 1000 KakaoTalk messages
Plus
- · 2000 KakaoTalk messages
Enterprise
- · 30,000 kakaoTalk messages included
Free
- · 50 Messages Free
- · Connect Your Own Device / Number
- · Message Customization
- · Multiple WhatsApp Gateway
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
- · Order Notifications
Basic
- · Abandoned Cart Recovery
- · Meta Shared Number - Default
- · No Template Customization
- · Official WhatsApp WABA API
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
- · Order Notifications
Pro
- · 2500 msgs free, $0.01/msg after
- · Connect Your Own Device
- · Message Customization
- · Multiple WhatsApp Gateway
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
- · Order Notifications
Standard
- · 7500 msgs free, $0.03/msg after
- · Abandoned Cart Recovery
- · Connect Your Own Device
- · Message Customization
- · Multiple WhatsApp Gateway
- · Order Confirmation / Verification
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSend real-time KakaoTalk notifications to your Korean customers with Kakao Alimtalk. Automate order, shipping, delivery, and refund updates to reduce support and boost satisfaction. Fully customizable templates, your own Kakao Business profile, and seamless setup inside Shopify no extra accounts needed. Refreshed UX for 2026
Whatomation puts your whole order flow on WhatsApp. Send automatic updates at every step, placed, confirmed, shipped, out for delivery, and delivered, so shoppers always know their status. Cut fake COD orders and RTO with one-tap order confirmation that auto-tags orders. Recover sales with abandoned cart reminders and discount codes. Reach buyers in 14 languages with custom branded templates.
- Real-time KakaoTalk order updates – Keep customers informed instantly.
- Custom templates and profiles – Create unique messages from your brand
- Fully integrated with Shopify – Easy setup, no extra accounts or websites needed
- Use ready-made message templates or customize them as per your business needs.
- Send real-time order updates after scanning and connecting your number.
- Send real-time order notifications to customers about their order status.
- Recover abandoned carts with automated, personalized reminders.
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 |  Kakao Alimtalk Notifications |  Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Kakao Alimtalk Notifications | Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.7 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 238(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 1% |
Pricing
| Measure | Kakao Alimtalk Notifications | Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $3/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Kakao Alimtalk Notifications | Whatomation‑Order Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #124 | #3(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Dec 3, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 13 |
| Developer | Seoul Commerce | H3 Technologies |
FAQ
Kakao Alimtalk Notifications and Whatomation‑Order Notification: common questions
- Is Kakao Alimtalk Notifications or Whatomation‑Order Notification cheaper?
- Only Whatomation‑Order Notification lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Kakao Alimtalk Notifications and $3/month for Whatomation‑Order Notification. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Kakao Alimtalk Notifications or Whatomation‑Order Notification?
- On the Shopify App Store: Kakao Alimtalk Notifications 5.0 from 1 reviews and Whatomation‑Order Notification 4.7 from 238 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Kakao Alimtalk Notifications lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom tracking link, Multi-carrier, SMS. Whatomation‑Order Notification lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Automated workflows, Automations, SMS notifications. 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 for Kakao Alimtalk Notifications, Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification; 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 for Kakao Alimtalk Notifications, Nov 8, 2026 for Whatomation‑Order Notification. 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.