WhatFlow: Whatsapp Automation vs SL: WhatsApp Chat + Marketing
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 3, 2026.
The short answer
- SL is detected on 3.2× as many Shopify stores as WhatFlow: 1,521 vs 480 as of Nov 3, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: WhatFlow 4.0 from 529 reviews and SL 3.5 from 1,094 reviews.
- Only SL lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for WhatFlow and $9.99/month for SL.
- WhatFlow lists 15 features SL’s listing doesn’t mention, including APIs, Chat buttons, Chat flows.
Head to head
Automated Cart Recovery, WhatsApp Chat & Share,Notifications
- Pakistan
- India
- Egypt
- Italy
- India
- Mexico
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Abandoned Checkout Recovery
- · Automated Order Tag Updates
- · Automated WhatsApp Order Confirmations
- · Connect WhatsApp using "Link a Device"
- · Customizable Message Templates
- · Order Cancellation Notifications
Starter
- · Abandoned Checkout Recovery
- · Automated Order Tag Updates
- · Connect WhatsApp using "Link a Device"
- · Customizable Message Templates
- · Order Cancellation Notifications
- · Order Fulfillment Notifications
Growth
- · Abandoned Checkout Recovery
- · Automated Order Tag Updates
- · Automated WhatsApp Order Confirmations
- · Connect WhatsApp using "Link a Device"
- · Customizable Message Templates
- · Order Cancellation Notifications
Professional
- · Abandoned Checkout Recovery
- · Automated Order Tag Updates
- · Automated WhatsApp Order Confirmations
- · Connect WhatsApp using "Link a Device"
- · Customizable Message Templates
- · Order Cancellation Notifications
Enterprise
- · Abandoned Checkout Recovery
- · Automated Order Tag Updates
- · Automated WhatsApp Order Confirmations
- · Connect WhatsApp using "Link a Device"
- · Customizable Message Templates
- · Order Cancellation Notifications
Ultimate
- · Abandoned Checkout Recovery
- · Automated Order Tag Updates
- · Connect WhatsApp using "Link a Device"
- · Customizable Message Templates
- · Order Cancellation Notifications
- · Order Fulfillment Notifications
Free
- · 50+ chat widget styles and options
- · Analytics and reporting
- · Built-in customer CRM
- · Manual cart & order recovery messages
- · Multiple agents in chat widget
- · Phone number capture widgets
Automate
- · Abandoned Cart Recovery Automation
- · COD Confirmation Message Automation
- · Everything in Free, plus
- · Order Confirmation and Delivery Updates
Scale
- · Abandoned cart, shipment & COD messages
- · Custom Automation -Webhook/Shopify Flow
- · Onboarding setup meeting & live support
- · Use API and WhatsApp Business App
- · WhatsApp API for your brand
- · WhatsApp inbox for customer support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureWhatFlow helps Shopify merchants automate customer communication through WhatsApp with a no code 5 minute setup. It automates order confirmations, shipping updates, abandoned cart reminders, back in stock alerts, and bulk messaging. Automatic Shopify order tagging based on customer responses streamlines fulfillment.
SuperLemon helps Shopify merchants use WhatsApp for sales and support. Merchants can recover abandoned carts, send order updates, and run marketing campaigns through WhatsApp. A chat widget lets customers reach the store instantly. Merchants using WhatsApp API get an inbox for customer conversations. Those on a personal number can use a Chrome extension that shows order history inside WhatsApp Web.
- Automatically send confirmation messages to customers via WhatsApp.
- Reach out to customers who abandoned their checkouts with automated reminders.
- Keep customers informed with real-time updates on shipping and delivery status.
- Manage orders and track customer responses directly from your Shopify dashboard.
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 |  WhatFlow |  SL |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 480 | 1,521(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | −10 | +18 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 18 | 54(ahead) |
| Big-brand share | 15% | 19% |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Pakistan, India, Egypt | Italy, India, Mexico |
Reviews
| Measure | WhatFlow | SL |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.0 ★(ahead) | 3.5 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 529 | 1,094(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 6% | Not enough data |
FAQ
WhatFlow and SL: common questions
- Which is more popular, WhatFlow or SL?
- SL is detected on 3.2× as many Shopify stores as WhatFlow: 1,521 vs 480 as of Nov 3, 2026.
- Is WhatFlow or SL cheaper?
- Only SL lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for WhatFlow and $9.99/month for SL. 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, WhatFlow or SL?
- On the Shopify App Store: WhatFlow 4.0 from 529 reviews and SL 3.5 from 1,094 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- WhatFlow lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as APIs, Chat buttons, Chat flows, COD verification. 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 3, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
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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 3, 2026. 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.