Nudge ‑ Checkout Optimizer vs Pulse Checkout
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 Nudge, Oct 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout.
The short answer
- Only Pulse Checkout lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Nudge and $3.99/month for Pulse Checkout.
Head to head
Spark
- · Analytics dashboard included
- · Banners, upsells, trust and payments
- · Full layout and style customization
- · Post-purchase game, 500 sessions
- · Unlimited checkout blocks always on
Lift
- · Have AI decide when blocks are shown
- · Have AI rewrite content per shopper
- · Post-purchase game, 1,000 sessions
- · Unlimited checkout blocks always on
- · Use your own AI API key for Nudge Assist
Drive
- · Fully managed Nudge Assist AI
- · Post-purchase game, 2,500 sessions
- · Priority support included
- · Real-time personalization per shopper
- · Unlimited checkout blocks always on
Momentum
- · AI adapts at scale automatically
- · Dedicated onboarding and support
- · Managed AI with highest limits
- · Post-purchase game, 6,000 sessions
- · Unlimited checkout blocks always on
Free
- · 1 active customization
- · Add extra fees to Cash on Delivery order
- · Hide, rename, or reorder payment methods
- · Hide, rename, or reorder shipping method
Pulse Unlimited
- · 25 payment & shipping customizations
- · Access to all 30+ rule conditions
- · Add extra fees to Cash on Delivery order
- · Block repeat fake COD orders
- · Combine rules with AND/OR logic
- · Hide, rename, or reorder payment methods
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureNudge helps you improve checkout performance with AI-powered blocks that adapt to each shopper’s behavior. It adjusts offers, messaging, and product suggestions in real time based on how customers interact throughout the checkout experience. After purchase, a built-in swipe game collects direct customer feedback on products. Customers can quickly like or dislike items, giving you clear signals on preferences.
Control your checkout with rule-based customization. Add fees to Cash on Delivery (COD) orders and customize payment and shipping methods by hiding, renaming, or reordering them. Apply changes based on conditions like customer details, cart value, location, or discounts. This helps you manage how options are shown at checkout and tailor the experience for different scenarios.
- AI checkout blocks that adapt offers, messaging, and products per shopper.
- Real-time personalization based on how customers interact at checkout.
- Post-purchase swipe game to collect direct like or dislike feedback.
- Test products and offers with real shoppers to identify data-backed winners.
- Highlight key store values and policies with a customizable trust block
- Add a flexible message section to share unique value propositions or store info
- Let customers opt into a delivery or product add-on
- Easily switch between draft and live checkout configurations
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 |  Nudge |  Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nudge | Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 3 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Nudge | Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $49/month | $3.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Nudge | Pulse Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #395 | #89(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 8, 2026 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | TACTECH LLC | Pulse Commerce |
FAQ
Nudge and Pulse Checkout: common questions
- Is Nudge or Pulse Checkout cheaper?
- Only Pulse Checkout lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Nudge and $3.99/month for Pulse Checkout. 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 13, 2026 for Nudge, Oct 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout; 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 Nudge, Oct 14, 2026 for Pulse Checkout. 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.