Recharge vs Appstle
Appstle costs less in 4 of the 4 store sizes we priced. Where a vendor publishes only a starting price, we do not count it as a win.
At 100 subscribers
Starter: $99 + 100 renewals × (1.49% of $45.00 + $0.19) = $86.05 in fees.
AppstleCheaper
STARTER: $10 (Up to $5,000/month in subscription revenue; 0% transaction fee. 14-day trial).
At every store size
✓ marks the lower monthly price.
| Your store | Recharge | Appstle |
|---|---|---|
| 30 subscribers | $25 | $10 |
| 100 subscribers | $185.05 | $10 |
| 250 subscribers | $314.13 | $30 |
| 500 subscribers | $529.25 | $100 |
Assumes one renewal per subscriber per month at a $45 average order.
Which one to pick
Built for scale, priced for it: the per-renewal fee is the real cost once you pass 50 subscribers.
Priced by subscription revenue, not subscribers, with no transaction fee: very cheap for small and mid-size programs.
Questions merchants ask
Which is cheaper, Recharge or Appstle?
Appstle costs less in 4 of the 4 store sizes we priced. Where a vendor publishes only a starting price, we do not count it as a win.
Does Recharge have a free plan?
No. The cheapest plan is Entry plan at $25 a month (No transaction fee for the first 50 subscribers).
Does Appstle have a free plan?
Yes. The FREE plan costs $0: up to $500/month in subscription revenue.