reCAPTCHA spambuster vs SpamShield
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 4, 2026 for reCAPTCHA spambuster, Nov 2, 2026 for SpamShield.
The short answer
- Only SpamShield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for reCAPTCHA spambuster and $4.99/month for SpamShield.
- reCAPTCHA spambuster lists 4 features SpamShield’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI-powered detection, Bot detection, Bots.
Head to head
Get invisible reCAPTCHA v3 on blog comments and contact forms
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Basic Plan
- · Enable Google reCAPTCHA v3 on forms
- · Remove reCAPTCHA icon form your store
- · Spam flagging on blog comments
Free
- · 2,500 spam checks per month
- · 7-day message retention
- · Contact, newsletter, and blog forms
- · Decision reasons and spam signals
Starter
- · 10,000 spam checks per month
- · 30-day message retention
- · AI checks using your own AI key
- · Webhook notifications
Pro
- · 50,000 spam checks per month
- · 90-day message retention
- · AI checks using your own AI key
- · CSV export for message reviews
- · Public API and webhook notifications
Enterprise
- · 365-day message retention
- · AI checks using your own AI key
- · CSV export and custom integrations
- · Public API and webhook notifications
- · Unlimited spam checks
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featurereCAPTCHA Spambuster protects your Shopify store from bots and spam in just minutes. Our setup wizard gets you running in under 2 minutes with invisible Google reCAPTCHA v3 or puzzle-based v2. Protects contact, login, newsletter, registration, and comment forms without disrupting real customers.
SpamShield filters unwanted submissions before they reach your inbox. It checks sender reputation, content patterns, bot behaviour, and optional AI signals, then explains each decision. Enable the app embed in your current theme to protect supported storefront forms. Review blocked and quarantined messages, tune sensitivity and custom rules, run safe tests in Shopify admin, and receive activity summaries.
- Invisible Protection with reCAPTCHA v3. No image clicks.
- Easy Integration applied to existing forms. No extra setup.
- Advanced Spam Flagging with accurate spam detection for blogs.
- Effortless Installation get set up and secure in minutes.
- AI-powered spam detection blocks bots and fraud without CAPTCHAs, so real custom
- Smart quarantine lets you review flagged messages and release false positives wi
- Detailed analytics dashboard and weekly email digests keep you informed about sp
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 |  reCAPTCHA spambuster |  SpamShield |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 122 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 6 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | reCAPTCHA spambuster | SpamShield |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 2.7 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 8 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | reCAPTCHA spambuster | SpamShield |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | reCAPTCHA spambuster | SpamShield |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #112 | #27 |
| Shopify App Charts | #19 in Fraud | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 8, 2020 | May 7, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Jola Pty Ltd | JMS Dev Lab |
FAQ
reCAPTCHA spambuster and SpamShield: common questions
- Is reCAPTCHA spambuster or SpamShield cheaper?
- Only SpamShield lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $3/month for reCAPTCHA spambuster and $4.99/month for SpamShield. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- reCAPTCHA spambuster lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as AI-powered detection, Bot detection, Bots, Suspicious activity. 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 4, 2026 for reCAPTCHA spambuster, Nov 2, 2026 for SpamShield; 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 4, 2026 for reCAPTCHA spambuster, Nov 2, 2026 for SpamShield. 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.