Outlink External Links Button vs Subtotal Connect
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 6, 2026 for Outlink External Links Button, Apr 18, 2026 for Subtotal Connect.
The short answer
- Only Outlink External Links Button lists a free plan.
Head to head
External button links | Affiliate link | Amazon Walmart Ebay..
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free plan
- · For stores on the Shopify trial period
- · Unlimited links.
Basic plan
- · Bulk Editor
- · Button Customization Free Support
- · CSV Import
- · Click Tracking
- · Links on Collection Pages
- · Unlimited Links
Pro Plan
- · Basic Plan +
- · Chrome Extension Product Importer
- · Comparison Table Links
- · Multiple Links per Product
- · Sticky Button
- · Variant Level Links
Gold Plan
- · In-App Stats
- · Link Masking
- · Pro Plan +
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureReplace the ‘Add to Cart’ button with the Outlink button for any product. Redirect users to desired external / affiliate pages. Add custom text such as 'View on Amazon' or 'Buy on eBay'. Show on any page. Link out to an affiliate product & earn affiliate commissions. You can also sell digital products - apps, music, files, data, software, services, coupons, etc.
Subtotal Connect helps merchants add account-linking entry points to their Shopify storefront without custom development. The app provides ready-to-use theme blocks that place “Link account” buttons on any page, making it easy for shoppers to start the Subtotal Link flow.
- Add external links in 1-click. Edit button text. Customize styling possible.
- Replace 'Add to Cart' button with Outlinks / Keep both buttons / Any one button.
- Bulk edit links. Show Outlinks on product, collection, search, cart & homepage.
- Multiple external links per product. Variant level external links.
- Add Link account buttons to any Shopify page with theme blocks
- Launch Subtotal Link so shoppers can securely connect retailer accounts
- Let shoppers manage, disconnect, or reauthenticate their connections
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 |  Outlink External Links Button |  Subtotal Connect |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Outlink External Links Button | Subtotal Connect |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 146 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Outlink External Links Button | Subtotal Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Outlink External Links Button | Subtotal Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #32 | #91 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 1, 2017 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Thalia | Subtotal, Inc. |
FAQ
Outlink External Links Button and Subtotal Connect: common questions
- Is Outlink External Links Button or Subtotal Connect cheaper?
- Only Outlink External Links Button lists a free plan. 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 Nov 6, 2026 for Outlink External Links Button, Apr 18, 2026 for Subtotal Connect; 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 Nov 6, 2026 for Outlink External Links Button, Apr 18, 2026 for Subtotal Connect. 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.