Shopify Subscriptions vs Voodux Simple Subscriptions
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Shopify Subscriptions, Oct 13, 2026 for Voodux Simple Subscriptions.
The short answer
- Only Voodux Simple Subscriptions lists a free plan.
- Voodux Simple Subscriptions lists 3 features Shopify Subscriptions’s listing doesn’t mention, including Recurring payments, Replenishment subscriptions, Services.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
- · 0% transaction fees
- · Customers manage subscriptions
- · One-time & subscriptions
- · Up to 50 subscriptions
STARTER
- · 0% transaction fees
- · Customers manage subscriptions
- · One-time & subscriptions
- · Up to 200 subscriptions
GROWTH
- · 0% transaction fees
- · Customers manage subscriptions
- · One-time & subscriptions
- · Up to 1000 subscriptions
PROFESSIONAL
- · 0% transaction fees
- · Customers manage subscriptions
- · One-time & subscriptions
- · Unlimited subscriptions
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGive your customers the option to receive the products they love on a regular basis by offering subscriptions on your store. Whether you sell all your products as a subscription or just a few, Shopify Subscriptions makes it easy to set up and launch subscriptions, directly from Shopify admin.
Create flexible subscription plans to turn one-time buyers into predictable recurring revenue. No coding required, 0% transaction fees, and a simple setup. Automate recurring orders and let customers manage their subscriptions through a built-in customer portal.
- Offer auto-billed subscriptions (renew weekly, monthly or yearly) with discounts
- Allow your customers to cancel, skip, or pause subscriptions
- Use customizable email templates for order confirmations or payment reminders
- Access reporting to analyze your store’s subscription performance
- Add recurring purchase options to any product
- Customers can pause, skip or cancel themselves anytime
- Keep one-time and recurring purchases available
- Fully integrated into the Shopify order workflow
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 |  Shopify Subscriptions |  Voodux Simple Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3,975 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −1 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 10% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Shopify Subscriptions | Voodux Simple Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.8 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 896 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 44 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 24% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Shopify Subscriptions | Voodux Simple Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 30 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Shopify Subscriptions | Voodux Simple Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #8(ahead) | #129 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Languages | 18 | 1 |
| Developer | Shopify | Voodux |
FAQ
Shopify Subscriptions and Voodux Simple Subscriptions: common questions
- Is Shopify Subscriptions or Voodux Simple Subscriptions cheaper?
- Only Voodux Simple Subscriptions 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Shopify Subscriptions lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Custom pricing, Digital products. Voodux Simple Subscriptions lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Recurring payments, Replenishment subscriptions, Services. 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 8, 2026 for Shopify Subscriptions, Oct 13, 2026 for Voodux Simple Subscriptions; 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 8, 2026 for Shopify Subscriptions, Oct 13, 2026 for Voodux Simple Subscriptions. 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.