Curobi vs Appstle
Appstle has a genuinely good free tier and advertises no transaction fees. Curobi's edge is a flat price with 0% transaction fees that never moves with your revenue. Here's an honest comparison — including when Appstle's free plan is the right call.
| Feature | Curobi | Appstle |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction fees | 0% transaction fees, always | Advertises no transaction fees |
| Entry price | Free to install; $29.99/mo paid | Free tier available |
| Pricing model as you scale | Flat — never moves with your revenue | Steps up as you scale |
| Billing rails | Shopify-native Subscription Contracts | — |
| Build-your-own & curated boxes | On the $69.99 Pro plan | Gated behind higher-priced plans |
| Migration | CSV import on Pro, no interruption | — |
Cells marked “—” are where we don’t publish a verified figure for Appstle. We only state competitor facts we can stand behind.
When Appstle's free plan is the right call
Appstle's free tier is a real option if you're starting out and need basic recurring plans, and it advertises no transaction fees — it's popular for good reason. If you'll stay small, free is hard to beat.
A flat price that never moves with your revenue
Curobi's price stays flat as you grow: $29.99 or $69.99 per month with 0% transaction fees at any volume, so a percentage of each recurring charge never leaves your account and your bill doesn't rise with your subscription revenue. Every recurring charge settles on Shopify's own native billing rails, with no per-transaction fee or revenue share layered on top.
The honest verdict
If you'll stay small, Appstle's free tier is hard to beat. If you're building a real subscription business and want a bill that stays flat with 0% transaction fees no matter how much you grow, Curobi is the safer bet. Migration to Curobi is included on the Pro plan.
Questions merchants ask
- Appstle has a free plan — why pay for Curobi?
- Appstle's free tier is a real option if you're starting out and need basic recurring plans, and it advertises no transaction fees — it's popular for good reason. Where Curobi stands apart is a bill that stays predictable as you grow: a flat $29.99 or $69.99 per month with 0% transaction fees at any volume, so a percentage of each recurring charge never leaves your account no matter how much you sell, and every charge settles on Shopify's own native billing rails. If you'll stay small, free is hard to beat; if you're building a real subscription business and want a price that doesn't move with your revenue, a flat rate is the safer bet.
See the full FAQ, the Curobi vision, or compare other tools: Curobi vs Recharge, Curobi vs Loop, Curobi vs Seal, Curobi vs Skio.
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The first 50 stores to install Curobi get 6 months of full access — every feature and 0% transaction fees — completely free. No card required, no catch.
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