Parcelis Shipping Protection vs ShipTection
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 Parcelis Shipping Protection, Nov 8, 2026 for ShipTection.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Parcelis Shipping Protection 5.0 from 2 reviews and ShipTection 4.8 from 39 reviews.
- Parcelis Shipping Protection lists 3 features ShipTection’s listing doesn’t mention, including Cart page, Request form, Shipping.
Head to head
Shipping Protection Platform
- United States
- Canada
- France
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Usage-Based
- · Automatic Billing
- · Custom Rate Setting
- · No Monthly Fees
- · No Setup Fees
- · Profit Tracking
- · Real-Time Analytics
Free
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureParcelis lets merchants offer shipping protection for lost, damaged, or stolen orders directly at checkout. Policies are created automatically based on your settings, with no manual work required. Claims are handled by Parcelis, not the merchant, helping reduce refunds, chargebacks, and customer support time.
ShipTection charges customers a small percentage to purchase shipping insurance. Customers purchasing ShipTection have peace of mind that they're covered if an item is lost, damaged, or stolen. As a merchant, you'll generate additional revenue and reduce your shipping liability.
- Instantly issue shipping insurance policies when orders are placed
- Track earnings and profit margins on every insurance policy sold
- Handle customer claims with built-in tracking and resolution tools
- Set fixed or percentage-based insurance rates for different order values
- Simple Claims Process
- Revenue Share
- Seamless Integration
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 |  Parcelis Shipping Protection |  ShipTection |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 429 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 5 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 11% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, Canada, France |
Reviews
| Measure | Parcelis Shipping Protection | ShipTection |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 2 | 39(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Parcelis Shipping Protection | ShipTection |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Parcelis Shipping Protection | ShipTection |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #63 | #20(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #2 in Warranties and insurance |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Parcelis | RevUp Technology |
FAQ
Parcelis Shipping Protection and ShipTection: common questions
- Which has better reviews, Parcelis Shipping Protection or ShipTection?
- On the Shopify App Store: Parcelis Shipping Protection 5.0 from 2 reviews and ShipTection 4.8 from 39 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Parcelis Shipping Protection lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Cart page, Request form, Shipping. ShipTection lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Percentage pricing, Revenue sharing. 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 Nov 6, 2026 for Parcelis Shipping Protection, Nov 8, 2026 for ShipTection; 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 Parcelis Shipping Protection, Nov 8, 2026 for ShipTection. 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.