Recharge and Stay AI are both subscription app tools compared here on pricing verified 2026-07-16, published plans, App Store standing, and themes from recent merchant reviews. Recharge starts cheaper ($99/mo vs $499/mo); neither offers a free tier. Recharge: These reviews suggest the app fits Shopify merchants running subscriptions or bundles who want a mature platform with hands-on support for setup, migration, and technical questions. — from tracked pricing and recent App Store review analysis.
Processing fees: 1.49% + $0.19 per transaction. 60-day free trial available. Usage fees apply to all transactions processed by Recharge per month.
Plus
$499
Processing fees: 1.34% + $0.19 per transaction, with scalable transaction rates. Concierge SMS: +$0.03 US & Canada / +$0.06 International per message segment. Plus plans run on 12-month terms.
Custom
—
Volume-based rates. Shopify Plus merchants may be eligible for discounted pricing. Custom plans run on 12-month terms.
Prices shown in USD per month; SMS add-on/message prices shown in USD.
Extracted from each vendor's App Store listing (2026-07-16);
"—" = not stated there. Verify tier availability on vendor pricing pages.
What do merchants say about them?
Recharge
Recent identifiable sentiment is strongly positive, with most written reviews focusing on customer support quality rather than only the app itself. Merchants especially value quick responses, expert help with technical or migration issues, and confidence during complex subscription setups.
＋Responsive support — Merchants repeatedly highlight fast, helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable assistance from named support staff.
＋Migration guidance — Several reviewers describe complex subscription-platform migrations as organized, well-supported, and smoother than expected.
＋Feature depth — Reviewers praise the platform as flexible and capable, with useful subscription, bundle, widget, and AI chatbot functionality.
＋Technical problem solving — Support is credited with resolving detailed issues involving widgets, shipping, and high-volume subscription setups.
－Migration hiccups — Even positive migration reviews mention that moving subscription platforms can involve expected challenges along the way.
Watch out: Subscription migrations may still involve some complexity even when support is viewed positively.
Synthesized from the 20 most recent App Store
reviews (2026-07-16); themes paraphrased.
No review analysis yet for Stay AI.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Recharge or Stay AI?
Recharge starts lower at $99/mo, vs $499/mo for Stay AI (verified 2026-07-16).
Does Recharge or Stay AI have a free plan?
Neither publishes a free tier.
Which is rated higher on the Shopify App Store?
App Store ratings are shown in the table above where available.
How we compare: pricing and plans are collected automatically
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Recharge
Stay AI