Sendcore vs Shopify Messaging
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Sendcore, Nov 3, 2026 for Shopify Messaging.
The short answer
- Shopify Messaging is detected on 9.1× as many Shopify stores as Sendcore: 82 vs 9 as of Oct 13, 2026 for Sendcore, Nov 3, 2026 for Shopify Messaging.
- On the Shopify App Store: Sendcore 5.0 from 5 reviews and Shopify Messaging 4.8 from 6,282 reviews.
- Only Sendcore lists a free plan.
- Shopify Messaging lists 21 features Sendcore’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom campaigns, Custom code, Discounts.
Head to head
Email marketing made for commerce
- Italy
- United States
- India
- Japan
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
- · Email marketing + templates
- · Essential automations
- · Popups and signup forms
- · Up to 250 contacts, 500 emails/month
STANDARD
- · 6,000 emails/month
- · A/B testing, AI subject lines
- · Advanced segments (RFM / behavior)
- · EVERYTHING in Free plan, plus:
- · Pre-built workflows and automations
- · Scale up as your list grows
PRO
- · AI email writing matching your branding
- · Deliverability audit + warm-up
- · EVERYTHING in Standard plan, plus:
- · Priority support
- · Recommended products in emails
- · Unlimited email & push
ENTERPRISE
- · AI customer health and churn insights
- · Assign customers to team members
- · Customer statuses, follow-ups, reminders
- · Everything in Pro, plus our full CRM
Free
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSendcore eliminates fragmented marketing by unifying Email and WhatsApp into one automated workflow. Most merchants lose revenue due to low email open rates; Sendcore fixes this by triggering instant WhatsApp reminders for abandoned carts and promotions.
Create customized email, SMS, and WhatsApp campaigns all in one place. Use Sidekick to personalize emails to match your brand, or choose from ready-made email, SMS, and WhatsApp templates. Track performance to see which channels customers prefer, and segment your list to reach just the right audiences. Create, send, and track all within Shopify, with flexible pricing that scales with your business needs.
- AI email generations based on your store tone of voice and branding
- Reach customers via Email and WhatsApp with powerful, automated marketing flows.
- Recover lost sales instantly with automated WhatsApp and Email reminders.
- Target your audience using real-time data and personalized messaging.
- Send branded emails to segments of customers directly from Shopify.
- Send personalized emails and SMS to segments of customers directly from Shopify.
- Use email templates for products, sales, restock, holidays, events, and more.
- Use templates for timely updates, exclusive offers, product tips, and more.
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 |  Sendcore |  Shopify Messaging |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 9 | 82(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −1 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 10 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Electronics |
| Top store countries | Italy | United States, India, Japan |
Reviews
| Measure | Sendcore | Shopify Messaging |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.8 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 5 | 6,282(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 45% |
Pricing
| Measure | Sendcore | Shopify Messaging |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $16/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Sendcore | Shopify Messaging |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #63 | #12(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 14, 2026 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Languages | 2 | 20 |
| Developer | LAIONF LLC | Shopify |
FAQ
Sendcore and Shopify Messaging: common questions
- Which is more popular, Sendcore or Shopify Messaging?
- Shopify Messaging is detected on 9.1× as many Shopify stores as Sendcore: 82 vs 9 as of Oct 13, 2026 for Sendcore, Nov 3, 2026 for Shopify Messaging.
- Is Sendcore or Shopify Messaging cheaper?
- Only Sendcore 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.
- Which has better reviews, Sendcore or Shopify Messaging?
- On the Shopify App Store: Sendcore 5.0 from 5 reviews and Shopify Messaging 4.8 from 6,282 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Sendcore lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing, APIs and webhooks, Back-in-stock emails, Bulk editing. Shopify Messaging lists 21 the others don’t mention, such as Custom campaigns, Custom code, Discounts, Drip campaigns. 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 13, 2026 for Sendcore, Nov 3, 2026 for Shopify Messaging; 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 13, 2026 for Sendcore, Nov 3, 2026 for Shopify Messaging. 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.