Flow Companion and SupaEasy: AI Functions creator are both Shopify apps in the workflow automation category, but they cater to different needs. Flow Companion enhances Shopify Flow by providing custom triggers and actions, enabling merchants to create more complex and integrated workflows leveraging external APIs, AI text generation, and GraphQL. This app is positioned for merchants who are already using Shopify Flow and need to extend its capabilities with more advanced technical options. SupaEasy, on the other hand, is designed to help merchants transition from Shopify Scripts to the new Shopify Functions, offering an AI-powered solution to generate customizations for discounts, payments, delivery, and validation, even for those without coding experience. It aims to simplify checkout customization, especially for merchants affected by the deprecation of Scripts.
3 reviews
162 reviews
Extend the Flow capabilities with custom triggers and actions
Generate discounts, shipping, payment & validation functions. ShopTank winner at Editions 25.
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Rating Flow Companion5/5 SupaEasy: AI Functions creator5/5 | ||
| Reviews | 3 | 162 |
Reviews Flow Companion3 SupaEasy: AI Functions creator162 | ||
| Focus | Extending Shopify Flow with custom triggers/actions | Generating Shopify Functions (discount, shipping, payment, validation) |
Focus Flow CompanionExtending Shopify Flow with custom triggers/actions SupaEasy: AI Functions creatorGenerating Shopify Functions (discount, shipping, payment, validation) | ||
| Target Audience | Shopify merchants already using Flow seeking advanced integrations | Shopify merchants transitioning from Scripts to Functions (Shopify Plus or any plan) |
Target Audience Flow CompanionShopify merchants already using Flow seeking advanced integrations SupaEasy: AI Functions creatorShopify merchants transitioning from Scripts to Functions (Shopify Plus or any plan) | ||
| AI Usage | AI-powered text generation (Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude) | AI assistant to generate Shopify Functions |
AI Usage Flow CompanionAI-powered text generation (Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude) SupaEasy: AI Functions creatorAI assistant to generate Shopify Functions | ||
| Technical Proficiency Required | Higher (GraphQL, API knowledge beneficial) | Lower (No coding required) |
Technical Proficiency Required Flow CompanionHigher (GraphQL, API knowledge beneficial) SupaEasy: AI Functions creatorLower (No coding required) | ||
| Primary Value Proposition | Unlocking custom workflows and integrations beyond standard Flow | Simplifying checkout customization and Script migration to Functions |
Primary Value Proposition Flow CompanionUnlocking custom workflows and integrations beyond standard Flow SupaEasy: AI Functions creatorSimplifying checkout customization and Script migration to Functions | ||
| Shopify Editions.dev Recognition | No Mention | ShopTank winner at Editions 25 |
Shopify Editions.dev Recognition Flow CompanionNo Mention SupaEasy: AI Functions creatorShopTank winner at Editions 25 | ||
For Shopify merchants heavily invested in Shopify Flow and needing custom integrations with external services, APIs, and AI text generation, Flow Companion offers powerful extensibility. Its flexibility makes it suitable for those with technical proficiency. However, for merchants looking to customize their checkout experience after the deprecation of Scripts, or those seeking an easier, no-code solution for creating discount, payment, and shipping functions, SupaEasy: AI Functions creator is the better choice. The AI-powered function generation and Script migration tool make it a more accessible option for a wider range of merchants, particularly those without coding expertise.
SupaEasy: AI Functions creator is designed for non-technical merchants with its AI assistant and no-code approach to function generation. Flow Companion is more technical and benefits from API and GraphQL familiarity.
Flow Companion primarily extends workflow capabilities and can indirectly affect checkout by triggering relevant actions. SupaEasy directly creates functions to customize discounts, payments, shipping & validation.
No, SupaEasy works with all Shopify plans, including non-Shopify Plus stores. One of its stated aims is to help all merchant types transition from Scripts, especially with migration
Flow Companion offers more direct integration capabilities with external services through its HTTP request and GraphQL features. SupaEasy's integrations are implicitly via checkout functions that interact with payment/shipping
The app could be newer or target a niche audience of Shopify merchants already heavily invested in Flow. A smaller, highly targeted audience can still result in a 5-star rating, however higher review counts are typically preferred for social proof and confidence.
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