Essential Upsell & Cross Sell and UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell both aim to boost AOV through upsells and cross-sells, but they target slightly different needs and use cases. Essential Upsell focuses on a broad range of upsell opportunities across the product page, cart, and post-purchase, leveraging features like 'frequently bought together' suggestions, product bundles, and automatic discount promotions. This makes it a more comprehensive solution for merchants seeking diverse upsell strategies throughout the customer journey. UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell differentiates itself by offering direct checkout integration via Shopify Checkout extensions, a feature explicitly highlighted in its description, and customization of the thank you page. The Shopify Plus exclusive feature of modifying the checkout page is a significant differentiator. UpsellPlus's focus on checkout optimization and A/B testing suggests a target audience that prioritizes conversion rate optimization in the critical final stages of the purchasing process, and those leveraging Shopify Plus's extended capabilities. The much lower number of reviews suggests it may be newer, or focused on a smaller segment, like Shopify Plus users.
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One click upsell and cross sell. Show frequently bought together product upsell & related products.
Boost your AOV with checkout upsells, product & post purchase offers & thank you page editing
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Rating Essential Upsell & Cross Sell5/5 UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell5/5 | ||
| Reviews | 1004 | 103 |
Reviews Essential Upsell & Cross Sell1004 UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell103 | ||
| Checkout Upsells | No direct checkout upsell mentioned | Yes, via Shopify Checkout extensions (Shopify Plus for modification) |
Checkout Upsells Essential Upsell & Cross SellNo direct checkout upsell mentioned UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellYes, via Shopify Checkout extensions (Shopify Plus for modification) | ||
| Post-Purchase Upsells | Yes | Yes, one-click upsell & downsell |
Post-Purchase Upsells Essential Upsell & Cross SellYes UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellYes, one-click upsell & downsell | ||
| Product Page Upsells | Yes, one-click upsell & cross-sell products & BOGO bundles | Yes |
Product Page Upsells Essential Upsell & Cross SellYes, one-click upsell & cross-sell products & BOGO bundles UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellYes | ||
| Cart Upsells | Yes, in cart drawer | Yes, cart page & cart drawer |
Cart Upsells Essential Upsell & Cross SellYes, in cart drawer UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellYes, cart page & cart drawer | ||
| Thank You Page Customization | No mention | Yes, with reviews, upselling, cross-selling |
Thank You Page Customization Essential Upsell & Cross SellNo mention UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellYes, with reviews, upselling, cross-selling | ||
| A/B Testing | No mention | Yes, for checkout upsells |
A/B Testing Essential Upsell & Cross SellNo mention UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellYes, for checkout upsells | ||
| Target Merchant | General Shopify merchants | Merchants, especially Shopify Plus users, focused on checkout optimization |
Target Merchant Essential Upsell & Cross SellGeneral Shopify merchants UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellMerchants, especially Shopify Plus users, focused on checkout optimization | ||
| Key Strength | Broad range of upsell opportunities across different pages | Direct checkout integration and post-purchase optimization |
Key Strength Essential Upsell & Cross SellBroad range of upsell opportunities across different pages UpsellPlus Checkout UpsellDirect checkout integration and post-purchase optimization | ||
For merchants seeking a comprehensive, all-in-one upsell solution spanning product pages, carts, and post-purchase, Essential Upsell & Cross Sell is likely the better choice, especially given its established user base (indicated by the higher number of reviews). Its features are geared towards increasing average order value through various upsell techniques.
However, for Shopify Plus merchants specifically looking to optimize the checkout process directly using Shopify Checkout extensions and customize the thank you page, UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell provides a more targeted and powerful solution. Its A/B testing capabilities also make it ideal for merchants focused on data-driven optimization of their checkout flow. Smaller stores without the Plus plan may not be able to leverage the full potential of UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell.
Both offer upsells on product pages, carts and post-purchase, but UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell provides checkout upsells via Checkout extensions.
Without user interface details, it's hard to say. However, Essential Upsell & Cross Sell's broader scope might require more setup initially, while UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell's focus on checkout could be more streamlined.
Essential Upsell & Cross Sell explicitly mentions BOGO bundles, while UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell does not, based on the provided descriptions.
UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell specifically mentions real-time analytics, suggesting potentially more robust tracking and reporting capabilities compared to Essential Upsell & Cross Sell.
UpsellPlus Checkout Upsell is explicitly beneficial for Shopify Plus users as it offers features to modify the checkout page that require Shopify Plus.
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