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Smartrr vs Stay AI: which fits your store?

Last verified 2026-07-16

Smartrr 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. Smartrr starts cheaper ($99/mo vs $499/mo); neither offers a free tier. Smartrr: These reviews suggest the app fits Shopify merchants that want a managed, support-heavy subscription platform with a simple customer portal and room for custom subscription programs. — from tracked pricing and recent App Store review analysis.

How do Smartrr and Stay AI compare?

SmartrrStay AI
App Store rating5 ★ (69 reviews)
Price from$99/mo$499/mo
Free tier ✗ no ✗ no
Published plans42
Data confidencehighhigh
Detected on 3,797 tracked DTC storefronts
Smartrr 37 brands
Stay AI 99 brands
→ Stay AI leads among brands we track

What would you actually pay?

Smartrr plans

PlanMonthlyLimits / notes
Launch $99 + 1% subscriber GMV
Grow $299 + 1% subscriber GMV
Excel $499 + 1% subscriber GMV
Custom Pricing Model Negotiated volume-discount pricing and flat fee agreements for larger merchants.

Verified 2026-07-16 from vendor pricing page.

Stay AI plans

PlanMonthlyLimits / notes
Pro Plan $499 Base price is $499/month plus 1% + $0.19 per transaction.
Enterprise Custom flat-rate pricing tiers for larger brands; not tied to a forecast.

Prices shown in USD.

Verified 2026-07-16 from vendor pricing page.

Which features does each include?

FeatureSmartrrStay AI

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?

Smartrr

Recent merchant sentiment is strongly positive, with support quality dominating the feedback. Reviewers also value the app's usability, smooth setup or migration experience, and ability to support subscription growth, including more complex B2B and custom flows.

  • Responsive support — Merchants repeatedly say the team replies quickly, resolves issues, and is patient and helpful during requests.
  • Ease of use — Several reviews highlight that both merchant teams and subscribers find the app or account portal simple and intuitive.
  • Setup and migration help — Merchants describe onboarding, platform switches, and configuration work as smooth with hands-on help from the team.
  • Subscription growth and retention — Some merchants connect the app to more subscription revenue, higher retention, and fewer customer service contacts.

Synthesized from the 19 most recent App Store reviews (2026-07-16); themes paraphrased.

No review analysis yet for Stay AI.

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Smartrr or Stay AI?

Smartrr starts lower at $99/mo, vs $499/mo for Stay AI (verified 2026-07-16).

Does Smartrr 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 from vendor pages on a schedule and shown with verification dates; ratings come from the Shopify App Store; merchant sentiment is synthesized from the most recent App Store reviews (paraphrased, never quoted). We currently have no affiliate relationship with either vendor. Found an error? The data snapshot behind this page is dated — check the vendor's page for same-day changes.

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