Head-to-head · Subscription Ecommerce Software
Loop Subscriptions vs Bold Subscriptions
Loop Subscriptions leads on 1 check, Bold Subscriptions on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLoop Subscriptions · 7.8/10
- Lowest starting priceBold Subscriptions · $24.99/mo
- Free planonly Loop Subscriptions
- Free trialboth
Loop Subscriptions scores higher on our rubric for subscription ecommerce software: 7.8 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #30.
Loop Subscriptions offers free plan; Bold Subscriptions doesn't. Bold Subscriptions is cheaper to start at $24.99/mo against $99/mo.
Loop Subscriptions is the better fit for brands wanting broad subscription features. Bold Subscriptions is the better fit for growing Shopify subscription brands.
- Loop Subscriptions fits best
Brands wanting broad subscription features
- Bold Subscriptions fits best
Growing Shopify subscription brands
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Side by side
| Feature | Loop Subscriptions 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Bold Subscriptions 6.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 6.2 |
| Ranking | #14 in Subscription Ecommerce Software | #30 in Subscription Ecommerce Software |
| Best for | Brands wanting broad subscription features | Growing Shopify subscription brands |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $99/mo | $24.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | Docs |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Loop Subscriptions 5/5 · Bold Subscriptions 5/5 | ||
| Subscriber portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pause or skip | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prepaid plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native storefront | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Product types | Both | Both |
| Billing intervals | Custom | Custom |
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| Our verdict | Loop Subscriptions is a Shopify app for direct-to-consumer brands selling recurring products, memberships, prepaid plans, gifts, and bundles. It combines subscription selling plans, customizable storefront widgets, a self-service customer… Read the review → |
Bold Subscriptions is a Shopify app for merchants selling recurring physical products and digital subscriptions through supported integrations. It supports standard, prepaid, and convertible subscriptions, along with customizable billing… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Loop Subscriptions — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 50 subscriptions
- Prepaid, gift, trial, membership, and bundle options
- Dunning, cancellation flows, analytics, APIs, and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Starter begins at $99 per month
- Transaction fees apply in addition to monthly plan fees
- Enterprise pricing is volume-based rather than published
Bold Subscriptions — where it wins
- Supports standard, prepaid, and convertible subscriptions
- Includes customer portals, skipping, swapping, and cancellation flows
- Offers Shopify Checkout, API, webhooks, analytics, and CSV reports
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days
- Plans charge both a monthly fee and a transaction fee
- Ultimate Retention costs $399.99 per month
- Loop Subscriptions7.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Broad subscription capabilities with a free entry plan and paid growth tools.
Visit LoopFull verdict → - Bold Subscriptions6.2/10 · 30-day trial
A mature Shopify subscription app with prepaid, retention, dunning, and API features.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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