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Shopify Subscriptions vs Recharge vs Loop: The 2026 Comparison

Loop · loopwork.co Free Intermediate

A direct pricing and feature breakdown of the three subscription options every DTC founder ends up considering, including the fee-structure difference that actually moves your margin at volume - not just a features checklist.

  • Recharge fits enterprise-scale subscription programmes; Loop is positioned as the cheaper, retention-focused option.
  • Fee structures differ meaningfully at volume - per-order fees versus flat percentage - numbers change, verify current pricing.
  • Loop bundles loyalty into the same app, which can mean one bill instead of two.
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  1. Are subscription and loyalty apps worth adding, and which ones should I look at?

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