Recharge vs Bold vs Seal Subscriptions: 2026 Comparison

Recharge, Bold Subscriptions and Seal Subscriptions all sell recurring orders on Shopify. The difference is in how they charge you and what you get at each tier: a percentage of every order, a flat fee, or a price set by your number of subscribers.

This comparison uses each app’s own pricing at the time of writing: Recharge’s pricing page and Shopify App Store listing, and the App Store listings for Bold Subscriptions and Seal Subscriptions, checked in October 2026.

Recharge vs Bold vs Seal: what is the difference?

Recharge charges a monthly fee plus a percentage and a per-order fee on every subscription order. Bold Subscriptions charges a monthly fee plus a percentage that drops on higher plans. Seal Subscriptions charges no transaction fee at all and prices its plans by the number of active subscriptions.

How much does each one cost at $50,000 a month?

On $50,000 of monthly subscription revenue at $40 per order (1,250 orders), Recharge Starter costs about $1,082 a month, Recharge Plus about $1,407, Bold Scale about $525 and Bold Grow about $550. Seal’s published tiers stop at 500 subscriptions, so a store this size needs one of its larger plans.

The math: Recharge Starter is $99 + 1.49% of $50,000 ($745) + 19¢ × 1,250 ($237.50). Bold Scale is $74.99 + 0.9% of $50,000 ($450). For comparison, Subscribfy’s Standard Subscription plan is $49 + 0.49% + 19¢ per subscription order, about $532 at the same volume, according to its pricing page.

Fees aren’t the only cost. Recharge’s help center lists bundles, rewards and referrals on Recharge Plus, so compare the plan that matches the features you need, not just the fee.

Which subscription app fits which store?

1. Seal fits small and growing stores that want to start free and avoid any percentage of revenue.

2. Bold Subscriptions fits stores with steady volume that want a lower percentage than Recharge and prepaid or convertible plans.

3. Recharge fits high-volume brands that want its integration ecosystem and add-on modules. It now also owns Skio, which Recharge announced in April 2026; see Recharge alternatives.

If your product isn’t a natural reorder, look beyond subscriptions. A paid membership charges a monthly fee and returns it as store credit, so customers buy what they want instead of the same box. At Nailboo, 62% of shoppers joined and members bring 60% of total revenue (case study).

Comparing subscription apps for your store? Bring your monthly subscription orders and average order value to a 30-minute call and we’ll run the fee math with your numbers. Book a call with Subscribfy.

Frequently asked questions

Which subscription app has no transaction fee?

Seal Subscriptions lists a 0% transaction fee on every plan, including the free one. Recharge and Bold both charge a percentage.

Is Bold Subscriptions cheaper than Recharge?

At $50,000 a month in subscription orders, yes: about $525 on Bold Scale versus about $1,082 on Recharge Starter, based on published pricing.

Can I migrate from Recharge to Bold or Seal?

Bold’s listing offers complimentary white-glove migration from other subscription apps. Plan any migration outside your peak season.

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