Subscriptions · compared 26 Oct 2026

Recharge vs Seal: the real monthly cost

Seal 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.

Monthly cost

Side by side at 4 store sizes

Price it with your own numbers →
Your storeRechargeSeal
30 subscribers$25.00$0.00
100 subscribers$185.05$5.95
250 subscribers$314.13$9.95
500 subscribers$529.25$24.95

Assumes one renewal per subscriber per month at a $45 average order.

  • 30 subscribers: Seal is cheaper ($0.00 vs $25.00).
  • 100 subscribers: Seal is cheaper ($5.95 vs $185.05).
  • 250 subscribers: Seal is cheaper ($9.95 vs $314.13).
  • 500 subscribers: Seal is cheaper ($24.95 vs $529.25).
Plans

Every plan, as listed

Recharge Subscriptions

★ 4.8 · 3,146 reviews
Entry planNo transaction fee for the first 50 subscribers$25
Starter+ 1.49% + $0.19 per transaction. 60-day trial$99
Plus+ 1.34% + $0.19 per transaction$499

Built for scale, priced for it: the per-renewal fee is the real cost once you pass 50 subscribers.

The listing does not name the $25 entry plan.

Read 26 Oct 2026 · Shopify App Store listing

Seal Subscriptions

★ 4.9 · 3,155 reviews
FreeUp to 50 subscriptions$0
PaidUp to 100 subscriptions$5.95
Rising StarUp to 250 subscriptions$9.95
LegendUp to 500 subscriptions$24.95

No transaction fee on any plan and unlimited revenue: hard to beat under 500 subscribers.

Plans above 500 subscriptions exist, but the listing does not publish their prices.

Read 26 Oct 2026 · Shopify App Store listing
Verdict

Which one to pick

Pick Recharge if this matters most: Built for scale, priced for it: the per-renewal fee is the real cost once you pass 50 subscribers.

Pick Seal if this matters most: No transaction fee on any plan and unlimited revenue: hard to beat under 500 subscribers.

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