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Head to headAs of October 2026
Bulk Store Credit vs Koin Store Credit (2026)
Short answer
Bulk Store Credit scores 95 and Koin scores 65 in our October 2026 scoring. Choose Bulk Store Credit for CSV bulk issuing with flat $49 Pro pricing. Choose Koin for cashback and rewards on Shopify-native credit with 182 reviews at 5.0, five languages and ready-made Flow templates. Both carry the Built for Shopify badge.
Pick by situation
Credit a list from a CSV
Bulk Store Credit. The listing states CSV upload with a downloadable template.
Cashback and rewards
Koin. Cashback, rewards and Flow templates, with 182 reviews.
Need clear pricing first
Bulk Store Credit. Koin's listing shows only Free and no plan table, so paid tiers cannot be verified.
| Feature | Bulk Store Credit | Koin |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating (reviews) | 5.0 (21) | 5.0 (182) |
| Launched | September 2024 | December 2024 |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| 1 and 2 star reviews | None | None |
| Pricing shown | Free, Pro $49, Client $1,000 | Listing shows Free only |
| Bulk method | CSV upload (template, column mapping) | Bulk or single edit of credit or debit |
| Campaigns | Post-purchase credit, percentage or fixed | Cashback and rewards, Flow templates |
| Languages | English | English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal) |
| B2B store credit | Not listed | Listed for Shopify Plus |
Koin is the best reviewed store credit app on the site's list and the closest peer to Bulk Store Credit on trust. The difference is the job each is built for.
Score sheet
| Check | Bulk Store Credit | Koin Store Credit & Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk issuing listed (10 pts) | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSV import listed (10 pts) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Campaigns, automation or Flow listed (10 pts) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer balance widget or page listed (10 pts) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free plan includes the core feature (10 pts) | ✓ | ✓ |
| No % of value, per-order or overage fee listed (10 pts) | ✓ | ✓ |
| All plan prices shown on the listing (5 pts) | ✓ | ✗ |
| A paid plan with no cap on the core action (10 pts) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Built for Shopify badge (10 pts) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rated 4.5 or higher with 10+ reviews (10 pts) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Track record: 100+ reviews or launched by Oct 2023 (5 pts) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Total score | 95 of 100 | 65 of 100 |
Koin loses points on four unstated items: CSV import, a customer balance widget, plan prices and an uncapped paid plan. We count a feature as present only when the listing says so. If Koin's team states them, the score would rise. Koin wins the trust points: it has the track record check that Bulk Store Credit misses.
Where Koin wins
- Social proof. 182 reviews at 5.0 and no 1 or 2 star reviews as of October 2026.
- Rewards. The listing is built around cashback and rewards, with pre-built Shopify Flow templates and templates to migrate old loyalty points.
- Languages and B2B. Five languages and B2B store credit on Plus.
Where Bulk Store Credit wins
- A stated CSV method. The upload screen lists Email, Amount, Currency, Expiration Date and Reason per row. Koin lists bulk or single edit without naming the method.
- Visible pricing. Three plans with prices and a stated free tier.
- Customer balance display. A floating widget that works with all themes, or an inline header display.
A fair note on reviews
Neither app has a 1 or 2 star review as of October 2026. Bulk Store Credit's sample is smaller (21 against 182). One Bulk Store Credit reviewer in July 2026 hit failures at about 5,000 rows and split the file. If your list is that large, test with a copy first. See the full Bulk Store Credit review and the Rise.ai head to head.
Questions people ask
What is the best Koin store credit alternative?
For bulk CSV issuing, Bulk Store Credit. For cashback with a free plan, Dollarback or Store Credit Cashback Redeemly. See the full list on our Koin alternatives page.
Does Koin have paid plans?
The Koin listing we read in October 2026 shows only the word Free and no plan table. Paid tiers are unverified, so check the listing before you rely on a price.
Do both apps use Shopify's native store credit?
Both listings say they use Shopify-native store credit. Koin's listing says it replaces discounts with it. Bulk Store Credit's says no points app and no discount codes.
