Shopaliz vs Tapcart: a Shopify mobile app without the enterprise price tag
Tapcart is the best-known name in Shopify mobile apps, built for large DTC brands with plans from $500 a month. Shopaliz delivers the same core, a native iOS and Android app with unlimited push notifications, from $69 a month, with a free plan to get started.
At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
Prices in US dollars, excluding taxes, billed monthly. Sources: public Shopify App Store listings and tapcart.com/pricing, October 9, 2026.
| Criteria | Shopaliz | Tapcart |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Shopaliz SAS, France (EU) | Tapcart, United States |
| On the Shopify App Store since | April 2026 | April 2017 |
| Free plan | Yes, no time limit, to build and preview your app | 7-day trial plan |
| Free trial on paid plans | 30 days (Starter, Silver) | Not mentioned |
| Entry plan | $69/mo (Starter) | $500/mo (Growth) |
| Mid-tier plan | $99/mo (Silver) | $1,250/mo (Scale) |
| Top plan | $229/mo (Gold) | $2,850/mo (Enterprise+) |
| Annual billing | About 2 months free | Annual price to be confirmed with Tapcart |
| Native iOS and Android app | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited push notifications | Yes, from Starter | Yes, from Growth |
| Back-in-stock notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled notifications | From Silver ($99) | Yes |
| Klaviyo integration | From Silver ($99) | Yes, from Growth ($500) |
| Product reviews in the app | Yotpo from Starter, Judge.me and Trustpilot from Silver ($99) | Yotpo, from Growth ($500) |
| Loyalty program | Smile, from Gold ($229) | Not listed on the Shopify listing |
| Customer service integration | Gorgias, Baback from Starter | Gorgias |
| App Store and Google Play publishing | Included from Starter | Managed developer portal; Apple ($99/yr) and Google Play ($25) accounts required |
| Languages (Shopify listing) | French, English | English |
| Support | Email, team based in France, reply within 24 to 48 hours | Real-time 24/7 from Growth, team based in the US |
What Shopaliz brings
7 to 12 times cheaper
Starter at $69 vs Growth at $500, Silver at $99 vs Scale at $1,250, Gold at $229 vs Enterprise+ at $2,850. Over 12 months on the entry plan: $828 vs $6,000.
Klaviyo and product reviews from $99
Your email marketing and your reviews (Judge.me, Trustpilot, Yotpo) connect to the app from the Silver plan, a level of integration that starts at $500 a month with Tapcart.
A free plan with no time limit
Take the time to build and preview your app, then subscribe when you are ready to publish. Tapcart's free plan is a 7-day trial.
A French, European provider
Shopaliz SAS is a French company subject to EU law, including GDPR. The app and its interface are available in French and English, and the team is based in France.
When Tapcart may be the better fit
Tapcart has been on the market since 2017 and works with many large direct-to-consumer brands. Its plans include real-time 24/7 support, A/B testing, user segmentation, advanced analytics, AI features (as a $250 monthly add-on), subscription and personalization integrations such as Recharge, Nosto and Rebuy, and, at the top tier, a dedicated account manager and SOC 2 compliance. For a brand whose app already generates significant revenue, with a team to run it, these tools can justify the price. For every other store, Shopaliz covers the essentials for seven to twelve times less.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shopaliz a good alternative to Tapcart?
For small and medium Shopify stores, yes. Shopaliz offers the core of a mobile app (native iOS and Android app, unlimited push notifications, real-time catalog sync, Klaviyo and review integrations) from $69 per month, compared with $500 for Tapcart's entry plan.
How much does Tapcart cost compared with Shopaliz?
Tapcart plans cost $500, $1,250 and $2,850 per month, plus a $250 monthly add-on for AI features. Shopaliz plans cost $69, $99 and $229 per month, with a free plan to get started.
Is Tapcart free?
Tapcart offers a free plan that works as a 7-day trial to build an app. Shopaliz offers a free plan with no time limit to build and preview your app before choosing a paid plan.
Can I switch from Tapcart to Shopaliz?
Yes. Your products, stock and orders stay in Shopify, so the new app syncs automatically. Contact the Shopaliz team to plan the switch and the update of your app on the stores.
Build your app for free, publish when you are ready
Design and preview your mobile app on the free plan, with no time limit. Paid plans start at $69 per month, with a 30-day free trial on Starter and Silver.
Comparison based on public information available on the Shopify App Store and tapcart.com on October 9, 2026. Tapcart is a trademark of its respective owner. Prices and features may change: check each provider's listing before subscribing.