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Shopify vs Sticky.io

Both stand on subscription ecommerce software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Shopify

Free trial Web

Shopify brings hosted commerce, inventory tools, and sales-channel support together. Check plan-dependent staff limits and transaction fees, and note the difference between the introductory offer and yearly paid-plan starting price.

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Sticky.io

Paid APIWeb

Sticky.io brings billing, checkout, payment routing, and recovery into one platform, with a broad integrations directory and developer access. Buyers should account for the starting monthly price and additional usage fees.

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The facts

ShopifySticky.io
Free planA free trialNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAPI, Web
Lowest paid planBasic: $29 a monthCRM + Checkout: $499 a month
Plans published52
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteshopify.comsticky.io
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Shopify: what it does well

  • Runs on web and mobile without coding.
  • Supports digital products and abandoned-cart recovery.
  • Plans include secure hosting and unlimited bandwidth.
  • Free three-day trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

  • There is no free plan.
  • Third-party transaction fees may apply.
  • Paid plans start at ₹1,499 per month when paid yearly.

Sticky.io: what it does well

  • Supports flexible subscription billing options.
  • Routes payments across 160+ gateways.
  • Includes a subscriber portal and native storefront.
  • Offers API, webhook, and headless access.
  • Provides dedicated onboarding and support.

What to know first

  • No free plan or free trial.
  • CRM + Checkout starts at $499/mo.
  • The plan also charges sales and decline fees.
  • Recovery plan pricing is available on request.

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