Poptin vs Pop Convert
Two Shopify popups & forms apps compared.
Verdict
Poptin is the cheaper match and Pop Convert is the budget pick. If price is the only question, Pop Convert. If you want the fuller feature set without the leader's bill, Poptin.
Poptin (Best Match)
Cheaper alternative to Privy for smart popups
Free plan · from ~$25/mo
Poptin is a popup specialist with the same targeting Privy offers (exit intent, scroll depth, cart rules, traffic source, country), gamified formats and A/B testing. It sends to your existing email tool instead of replacing it.
Pros
- Same targeting depth as Privy
- Works alongside your existing email platform
- Gamified formats and A/B tests
- Triggers by country and traffic source
Cons
- Smaller Shopify-specific install base
- Some templates feel generic
Skip it if: You want email sending built in. Poptin captures; it does not send campaigns.
Pop Convert (Cheapest)
Free-plan popups, banners and smart bars
Free plan available
Pop Convert is free-plan popups, banners and announcement bars with cart and checkout targeting and a drag-and-drop editor. It syncs captured emails to your email tool. For a new store building a list from zero, it costs nothing and does the job.
Pros
- Free plan does the core job
- Popups, banners and bars in one
- Syncs to your email platform
- Drag-and-drop editor
Cons
- Fewer targeting options than the specialists
- No A/B testing on the free plan
Skip it if: You are optimising an already large list. The specialists' targeting earns its fee there.
Spec sheet
| Poptin | Pop Convert | |
|---|---|---|
| Our pick | Best Match | Cheapest |
| Price | Free plan · from ~$25/mo | Free plan available |
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Best for | Stores that mainly need capture popups, not a full email platform. | New stores that need list building at zero cost. |
Frequently asked
Is Pop Convert cheaper than Poptin?
Poptin: Free plan · from ~$25/mo. Pop Convert: Free plan available.
Poptin or Pop Convert: which should most stores choose?
Poptin is the cheaper match and Pop Convert is the budget pick. If price is the only question, Pop Convert. If you want the fuller feature set without the leader's bill, Poptin.
Does Pop Convert have a free plan?
Yes. Free plan available.