FastSpring vs Loop Subscriptions
FastSpring
fastspring.com
Loop Subscriptions
loopwork.coSide by side
| Figure | FastSpring | Loop Subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Subscription Ecommerce Software | 8.8 (#4) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Founded | FastSpring says it was founded in 2005. | 2021 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Google Tag Manager, Zapier, Nalpeiron, LicenseSpot, Soraco QLM, SoftwareKey, Drip, AdRoll, Bing Ads and multiple licensing services. | The integrations page lists tools including Klaviyo, Postscript, Attentive, Yotpo, Gorgias, Zendesk, Rebuy, and Google Analytics. |
| Support | FastSpring directs sellers to its Support & Documentation resources and provides developer documentation and a support case portal. | The pricing page lists email support for all plans, a dedicated CSM and Slack channel for Pro, and phone and chat support for Enterprise. |
| What it does | FastSpring is a merchant-of-record platform for SaaS, software, games and other digital products that handles checkout, payments, taxes, subscriptions and compliance. | Loop is a Shopify subscription app for managing recurring subscriptions and growing subscriber retention. |
Plans
FastSpring
- Free test modeFree
- Custom quotePriced on request
- Custom revenue-sharePriced on request
Loop Subscriptions
- FreeFree
- Starter$99 a month
- Pro$399 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
FastSpring
FastSpring has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Loop Subscriptions
Loop Subscriptions is a Shopify app for managing recurring subscriptions and supporting subscriber retention. Merchants can offer subscription bundles and build-a-box options, while customer portals, cancellation flows, and failed-payment recovery address ongoing subscriber management. Loop Flows lets merchants create subscription workflows with IF-THEN logic without code. The app lists integrations including Klaviyo, Postscript, Attentive, Yotpo, Gorgias, Zendesk, Rebuy, and Google Analytics. Installation takes place through a Shopify account and selected store. The Free plan costs nothing and covers 50 active subscriptions, with a mobile-friendly customer portal, subscription alerts, and growth and revenue analytics. Starter costs $99 a month, billed every 30 days, and lists a 1.0% per-transaction rate; Pro costs $399 a month, billed every 30 days, and lists 0.75% per transaction. Both list a 14-day free trial. Admin API access and webhooks are included in Pro and Enterprise. Loop says migration and onboarding have no fees. Checkout upgrades require Shopify Plus.