RentalFlow ‑ Product Rentals vs ShopSTR ‑ Book Everything
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 2, 2026 for RentalFlow, Oct 23, 2026 for ShopSTR.
The short answer
- Only ShopSTR lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $39/month for RentalFlow and $19.99/month for ShopSTR.
- ShopSTR lists 33 features RentalFlow’s listing doesn’t mention, including Appointments, Block dates, Booking pages.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
RentalFlow Pro
- · Calendar sync (Google/Apple/Outlook)
- · Delivery and return confirmation flow
- · Mobile-responsive dashboard
- · No separate booking app needed
- · Own stock count, Shopify stock unchanged
- · Prevents double-booking automatically
Free
- · Create & preview unlimited listings.
Starter
- · Integrated chat & automated messages
- · Standard integrations (PriceLabs & more)
- · Unlimited bookings
- · Unlimited live listings
Advanced
- · Advanced integrations
- · Integrated chat & automated messages
- · Standard integrations (PriceLabs & more)
- · Unlimited bookings
- · Unlimited live listings
Plus
- · Advanced integrations
- · Integrated chat & automated messages
- · Standard integrations (PriceLabs & more)
- · Unlimited bookings
- · Unlimited live listings
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMost rental businesses use separate apps for booking, delivery scheduling, inventory tracking, and calendar management. RentalFlow combines all four into one tool. Customers select delivery and pickup dates on your product pages. RentalFlow keeps its own count of what you own, so your Shopify stock never changes. Manage deliveries and returns from your phone. Syncs with Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars.
With ShopSTR you can run your own booking website how you want. Manage your listings and sell to your guests directly on your terms. Create unlimited listings for your rentals, hotels and experiences to book directly. Manage date availability and assign pricing with flexible pricing controls. Provide duration discounts and more! Sync calendars with iCal; never double book and always show up to date availability.
- Date-range inventory tracking prevents double-booking across all rental periods
- Delivery and return confirmation with automatic Shopify inventory sync
- Calendar feed integration for Google Calendar Apple Calendar and Outlook
- Dual address collection with zip code service area validation
- Manage your listings & manage your bookings
- Control pricing with date specific rates, add fees & set duration discounts
- Sync with iCal to avoid double bookings and keep availability updated
- Book everything. Support for everything from vacation rentals to daily rentals
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 |  RentalFlow |  ShopSTR |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | RentalFlow | ShopSTR |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 8 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | RentalFlow | ShopSTR |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $39/month | $19.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | RentalFlow | ShopSTR |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #83 | #57(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Mar 6, 2026 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | James Builds | Minion |
FAQ
RentalFlow and ShopSTR: common questions
- Is RentalFlow or ShopSTR cheaper?
- Only ShopSTR lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $39/month for RentalFlow and $19.99/month for ShopSTR. 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?
- RentalFlow lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Dashboards, Order lookup page, Real-time tracking. ShopSTR lists 33 the others don’t mention, such as Appointments, Block dates, Booking pages, Branding. 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 2, 2026 for RentalFlow, Oct 23, 2026 for ShopSTR; 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 2, 2026 for RentalFlow, Oct 23, 2026 for ShopSTR. 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.