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Appstle Subscriptions vs Bold Subscriptions
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for ecommerce subscriptions. Appstle Subscriptions has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Appstle Subscriptions $0/mo vs Bold Subscriptions $24.99/mo — Appstle Subscriptions is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Appstle Subscriptions Yes; Bold Subscriptions No.
- HIPAA: Appstle Subscriptions —; Bold Subscriptions —.
Side by side
| Appstle Subscriptions | Bold Subscriptions | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Free) | $24.99/mo (Launch) |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | Yes |
| Best for | small Shopify merchants starting subscriptions | Shopify merchants wanting native checkout |
Sources — Appstle Subscriptions: apps.shopify.com (verified 2026-06-18). Bold Subscriptions: boldcommerce.com (verified 2026-06-18).
Key features
Appstle Subscriptions: 0% transaction fees on all plans including free; Revenue-based tier limits instead of per-seat pricing; Forever-free plan with live 24/7 support; 20% annual discount across all paid tiers
Bold Subscriptions: Native Shopify Checkout integration; Shopify Plus Certified partner; White-glove free migration; ROI satisfaction guarantee on Ultimate Retention