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Skio vs Stay AI
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.
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Skio brings subscription management, retention journeys, analytics, and customer controls together for Shopify brands. Its pricing is paid-only, with transaction fees applying to subscription orders.
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Stay AI combines Shopify subscription operations with retention, analytics, and customer-management tools. Its listed Pro price is substantial, while Enterprise adds custom services and strategic support.
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| Skio | Stay AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Scale (annually): $499 a month | Pro Plan: $499 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | skio.com | stay.ai |
| On subscription ecommerce software | #27 of 33 | #31 of 33 |
Skio: what it does well
- Self-service portal supports skips, pauses, swaps, and payment updates
- No-code cancellation journeys can trigger targeted offers
- Subscription analytics includes segmentation and churn-risk tracking
- Scale includes webhooks and API access
- No extra integration fees from Skio
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Annual Scale costs $499 a month
- Subscription orders carry a 1% + 20¢ transaction fee
- Connected apps may charge their own fees
Stay AI: what it does well
- AI cancellation and win-back flows
- Shopify and 100-plus technology integrations
- Supports prepaid plans and subscriber skips
- Dedicated account manager on every plan
- Payment recovery and smart dunning tools
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Pro costs $499 per month
- Pro also charges 1% and ¢19 per transaction
- Enterprise pricing is custom