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StackBack vs Appstle: subscriptions for Shopify brands in India
Appstle Subscriptions is built for stores on Shopify's subscription gateways, none of which are available in India. StackBack is built for brands selling in India. Here's the difference.
- Works for brands selling in India
- AutoPay on UPI and cards
- Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU, PhonePe
- India's quick checkouts
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The short answer
Choose Appstle if your store runs on Shopify Payments.
Choose StackBack if you sell in India and want to run AutoPay subscriptions and renewals on UPI and cards through Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU or PhonePe, plus prepaid and pay-as-you-go plans on any checkout.
Appstle vs StackBack for brands selling in India
| Appstle | StackBack | |
|---|---|---|
| Works for brands selling in India | No | Yes |
| AutoPay on UPI and cards | No | Yes |
| Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU and PhonePe | No | Yes |
| Prepaid and pay-as-you-go plans for Indian brands | No | Yes |
| India's quick checkouts (GoKwik, Shopflo, Shiprocket Checkout, Razorpay Magic Checkout, FlexyPe) | No | Yes |
| Every type of bundle on every plan | No: build-a-box from the Business plan | Yes |
| Billed in rupees on your Shopify invoice | No: billed in USD | Yes |
| Set up by our team, live in 2 days | No: self-serve | Yes |
Appstle facts from its Shopify App Store listing, pricing page and help centre, checked 12 Oct 2026.
Why Appstle doesn't work in India
Appstle supports only Shopify's subscription gateways: Shopify Payments, PayPal Express, Authorize.net, Adyen and Stripe. Its own help centre says other gateways aren't supported for subscriptions. None of these gateways are available to brands selling in India.
SHOPIFY'S OWN RENEWALS
- Shopify Payments
- Stripe
- PayPal
Not available to brands selling in India
STACKBACK RENEWALS
AutoPay on UPI and cards
How StackBack works in India
AutoPay on UPI and cards. The customer buys on StackBack's subscription checkout through your Razorpay account, paying for the first delivery and setting up AutoPay in one step. Every renewal after that is charged automatically, with a notice before each charge.
Prepaid and pay-as-you-go. These plans go into the cart like any product and check out on your Shopify checkout or any quick checkout, with your connected gateway.
Shopify-native. Every order and renewal lands in Shopify as a normal order, so inventory, shipping and reports keep working.
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Switching from Appstle
Our team moves your plans and subscribers from Appstle right away, with no gap in deliveries. Your subscribers then move to AutoPay on UPI and cards.
Live in 2 days, with no gap in deliveries
DAY 1
- Plans, subscribers and delivery dates imported
- Widgets and customer portal set up
DAY 2
- Renewals run on StackBack
- Subscribers move to AutoPay on UPI and cards
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Appstle work in India?
No. Appstle supports only Shopify's subscription gateways, and none of them are available to brands selling in India.
Does Appstle support Razorpay or UPI AutoPay?
No. StackBack runs AutoPay on UPI and cards through Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU or PhonePe.
Can I move my Appstle subscribers to StackBack?
Yes. Our team moves them right away, with no gap in deliveries.
Moving off Appstle? We move your subscribers with no gap in deliveries.
Our team takes you live in 2 days.