MsgFlow.in vs SlideDM
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 MsgFlow.in, Oct 13, 2026 for SlideDM.
The short answer
- Only SlideDM lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $1/month for MsgFlow.in and $9.99/month for SlideDM.
Head to head
Basic Activation
Free
Pro monthly
Pro yearly
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureConnect your Shopify store with the WhatsApp Business API and automate customer notifications. Send instant WhatsApp order confirmations, payment updates, shipping notifications, delivery updates and real-time tracking information. MsgFlow helps Shopify merchants automate WhatsApp communication, reduce support queries and keep customers informed throughout the order journey.
SlideDM connects your Shopify store to your Instagram DMs so order questions get answered instantly, in your brand's voice. When a customer asks "where's my order?", SlideDM looks it up by order number and email and replies with live status, tracking, and expected delivery. Every reply is verified before details are shared, and access is read-only, so your store is never changed.
- Automated order notifications - new orders, payments, shipping, cancellations
- Abandoned cart recovery - automatically remind customers to complete purchases
- Pre-approved message templates - get started quickly with ready-to-use templates
- Real-time delivery tracking - customers receive tracking info via WhatsApp
- Answers "where's my order?" in Instagram DMs automatically
- Pulls live order status, fulfillment, and tracking from Shopify
- Verifies order number and email before sharing any details
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 |  MsgFlow.in |  SlideDM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MsgFlow.in | SlideDM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MsgFlow.in | SlideDM |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | MsgFlow.in | SlideDM |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #120(ahead) | #365 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | We Digital Services | Sliding into DMS LLP |
FAQ
MsgFlow.in and SlideDM: common questions
- Is MsgFlow.in or SlideDM cheaper?
- Only SlideDM lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $1/month for MsgFlow.in and $9.99/month for SlideDM. 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 Oct 14, 2026 for MsgFlow.in, Oct 13, 2026 for SlideDM; 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 MsgFlow.in, Oct 13, 2026 for SlideDM. 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.