CategoryAs of October 2026
Method, Data and Guides
Short answer
This section explains how Stackgrade scores Shopify apps out of 100, holds the full comparison dataset, lists which free plans are really free and explains percentage of value fees on gift card apps. All data is as of October 2026.
Read the methodology first, then the data. The free plan guide and the fee explainer help with cost. See also the about page.
All reports in this section
- PageAbout Stackgrade and How We Review AppsWho runs Stackgrade, how we review Shopify apps, what we weigh (price, fees, free plan limits, bulk, code export, currency) and our disclosure.
- GuideHow Stackgrade Scores Shopify Apps (Methodology)The exact checks, point weights, tiebreak rules and data sources behind every Stackgrade score out of 100, plus where our own apps lose points. October 2026.
- GuideShopify App Comparison Data (October 2026)The full Stackgrade dataset: score matrices, prices, free plans, fees, ratings and review counts for 50 Shopify apps in five categories, as of October 2026.
