Pagsmile PIX Onsite vs PayPal Payments Studio
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 15, 2026 for Pagsmile PIX Onsite, Nov 9, 2026 for PayPal Payments Studio.
The short answer
- Pagsmile PIX Onsite lists 2 features PayPal Payments Studio’s listing doesn’t mention, including Widget design, Widget placement.
Head to head
- Hong Kong
- Australia
- Germany
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurePagsmile is a payment gateway helping merchants handle all transactions. We support local payment methods and payouts for businesses expanding globally. Our mission is to build a universal, secure, and efficient payment ecosystem. The Pagsmile PIX app brings Brazil's popular instant payment method to your Shopify store. Customers complete transactions instantly, 24/7, via QR code or PIX Copia e Cola.
Guide customers from discovery to purchase with relevant PayPal messaging and express checkout options at key moments, building confidence and driving conversion.
- Accept instant Pix transactions from Brazilian customers, 24/7.
- Onsite checkout keeps customers in your store for a seamless experience.
- Intelligent routing improves checkout success and reduces failures.
- Express checkout with PayPal
- Flexible PayPal installment options
- PayPal rewards and benefits
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 |  Pagsmile PIX Onsite |  PayPal Payments Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 339 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 18% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Sporting Goods |
| Top store countries | Not published | Hong Kong, Australia, Germany |
Reviews
| Measure | Pagsmile PIX Onsite | PayPal Payments Studio |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Pagsmile PIX Onsite | PayPal Payments Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Pagsmile PIX Onsite | PayPal Payments Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #81 | #14(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #4 in Payment experience |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 16, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Pagsmile | PayPal, Inc. |
FAQ
Pagsmile PIX Onsite and PayPal Payments Studio: common questions
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Pagsmile PIX Onsite lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Widget design, Widget placement. 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 15, 2026 for Pagsmile PIX Onsite, Nov 9, 2026 for PayPal Payments Studio; 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 15, 2026 for Pagsmile PIX Onsite, Nov 9, 2026 for PayPal Payments Studio. 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.