SMARTRR VS. APPSTLE

What's the best Appstle alternative for Shopify Subscriptions?

Built for brands serious about subscriptions, Smartrr delivers the functionality to scale your subscriber base and the flexibility to create subscriptions tailored to your brand.

APPSTLE
Pricing
$499/mo
+ 1% GMV
$100/mo
The Subscription Basics
Custom Subscription Journeys
Expert Subscription Guidance
Loyalty Rewards 
& Referrals
Advanced Subscription Programs
Best Account Portal on Shopify
Join the 100+ brands who  have made the switch to Smartrr
Why is Smartrr the best APPSTLE alternative?

Appstle handles the basics. Smartrr powers subscriptions that scale.

Serious about subscriptions? Smartrr goes beyond the basics with advanced subscription programs, integrated loyalty rewards, and expert guidance to help your subscription business thrive. It's everything you need to scale and customize your subscription strategy.

Three* Ways We'll Make Your Life Better

*There are more, but let's start with the big ones.

1
Support you can 
actually count on

With a dedicated implementation team, a named CSM and 24/7 support, Smartrr has real people behind its product you can actually speak to and rely on.

2
Loyalty and subscriptions integrated into one platform

Consolidate your tech stack, integrate the subscription & loyalty customer experience and do more of what matters most—increase repeat purchases.

3
A better customer 
portal experience

The Smartrr subscriber portal is unrivaled when it comes to branding and customer engagement. Delight customers, reduce support tickets and increase revenue.

1
The functionality you need to scale

The Smartrr platform is flexible enough to handle any subscription use case without custom code and powerful enough to scale with you no matter how big you get.

2
Subscriptions + Loyalty, on one platform

Consolidate your tech stack, integrate the subscription & loyalty customer experience and do more of what matters most—increase repeat purchases.

3
A better customer account exprience

The Smartrr subscriber portal is unrivaled when it comes to branding and customer engagement. Delight customers, reduce support tickets and increase revenue.

Three Results that will get you promoted

Acquire, delight and retain more subscribers.

acquisition

360%

Merchants leveraging Smartrr see 360% growth in subscribers and a 443% increase in subscription revenue within their first year.
Engagement

185%

Smartrr Subscribers have 185% higher CLTV compared to one-time shoppers.
RETention

<10%

Smartrr Retention Actions successfully recover 10% of subscribers who attempt to cancel or pause their subscriptions.

Don’t just take our word for it

“Smartrr is pushing the needle and always trying to improve the customer experience, which is our greatest priority. If we’re not continually improving for our customers, then they’re going to move onto another brand.’

Thor Kellin
CEO, Xendurance
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Why Smartrr is the best Appstle Alternative

Smartrr
APPSTLE
Why Smartrr?
Pricing
$499 / mo
+ 1% GMV
$100 / mo

The Subscription Basics
Things every platform has--subscribe & save, integrations and subscription flows.
Analytics Dashboard
Understand what drives your business, manage your inventory and turn subscription data into actionable strategies.
Custom Subscription Journeys
Smartrr makes it easy to set up, manage and edit custom subscription journeys with dynamic discounting, loops & more, all with no-code.
Expert Subscription Guidance
Dedicated implementation & migration teams to get you set up for success, 24/7 support and regular subscription consults to help you grow.
Loyalty Rewards & Referrals
Simply enough, Smartrr has a native Loyalty Rewards solution. Recharge doesn’t. Consolidate your tech stack and do more of that matter most–increase repeat purchases.
Advanced Subscription Programs
Create advanced subscription types to provide your shoppers with flexibility and control over their choices.
Best Account Portal on Shopify
The Smartrr subscriber portal is unrivaled when it comes to customer engagement. Delight customers, reduce support tickets and increase revenue.
Smartrr Intel
Taking analytics to the next level, get weekly subscriptions insights delivered straight to your inbox.

A proven process to take the headache out of migration.

We’ve successfully migrated hundreds of brands from other vendors onto the Smartrr 
platform without any disruption to their business operations or subscriber experience.
 Here’s how we do it.

How it works
1
Meet your dedicated migration team

At kickoff, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM) and Migration Engineer who works on nothing but migrations. They’ll be with you every step of the process to ensure it goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.

2
Configure your subscriptions in Smartrr

You let us know exactly how you want to set up your subscription programs, and we’ll take care of the heavy lifting. This includes subscription type, discounts, shipping frequencies, bundles, and the front end design of your subscription widget and customer portal.

3
Prepare and import customer data to Smartrr

We’ll create a mapping from your existing subscription data to your new programs that have been configured in Smartrr. All we’ll need from you is access to request data from your existing subscription provider via API or data export.

4
Test and validate your programs

After configuration is complete and all necessary data has been imported to the Smartrr platform, we put you in the driver’s seat. You’ll have a chance to review and validate that everything is working properly in a test environment before anything is activated on our end.

5
Make the switch

Once you are satisfied everything is ready to go, we’ll deactivate your old platform and activate your subscription programs on Smartrr. This switch will occur with no disruption to you or your subscribers and you will officially be live on Smartrr!

Frequently Asked Questions

How easy is it to switch from Appstle to Smartrr?

Having worked with hundreds of clients, we are experienced in migrating clients to Smartrr. All we need from you is a willingness to meet with our team and access to request subscriber data from your current provider via API or data export. We take care of the rest!

How long does the migration process take?

For simple subscription builds, migration can be done in just one day. For more complex subscription programs and larger subscriber bases, we typically estimate 1-2 weeks.

What is the cost of switching to Smartrr?

Smartrr is the only subscription app to offer a native loyalty & rewards solution for subscribers, giving you one less app to worry about. Smartrr also does not charge a per transaction fee, potentially eliminating thousands of dollars in costs compared to other advanced subscription apps.

Does Smartrr integrate with my current tech stack?

Smartrr integrates with the best tech partners across a variety of e-commerce categories and is compatible with any tech stack.

Will my subscribers experience any disruptions during the migration?

No! Once you are satisfied everything is ready to go, we’ll deactivate your old platform and activate your subscription programs on Smartrr. This switch will occur with no disruption to you or your subscribers and you will officially be live on Smartrr!

Top Appstle Alternatives

If you’re looking to switch your subscription software, there are a few options out there. Along with Smartrr, here are the other options that you can consider.

Skio

A Shopify-focused subscription management platform that leverages native checkout and passwordless login to simplify subscription processes for merchants and customers.
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Stay.ai

An AI-powered subscription optimization platform for Shopify that uses AI tools to personalize experiences, reduce churn, and increase customer lifetime value.
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Loop

A subscription management app offering customizable rewards, flexible customer portals, and retention tools to help brands grow and retain their subscriber base.
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Yotpo

A subscription solution that integrates with Yotpo's broader e-commerce suite to provide customizable subscription experiences, analytics, and retention tools.
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Recharge

Recharge is a robust Shopify app that automates recurring deliveries for online stores, enabling businesses to manage subscriptions, boost customer loyalty, and drive recurring revenue.
Learn more

Bold

An established subscription management app for creating, managing, and optimizing subscription offerings.
Learn more

Ordergroove

A subscription platform focused on enabling seamless recurring revenue and customer lifecycle optimization for brands.
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