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STOQ vs Essential Upsell
STOQ has a free plan and paid plans from $10/mo, and has a larger review base (3,887 reviews); Essential Upsell has a free plan and paid plans from $9.99/mo, and is a newer build (launched 2024).Last checked Oct 30, 2026. From public Shopify App Store listings. How we rank
What makes each one different
STOQ
- has a larger review base (3,887 reviews)
- has a longer track record (since 2021)
Best for: merchants who want a widely used, well reviewed option.
Essential Upsell
- has a lower starting paid price ($9.99/mo)
- is a newer build (launched 2024)
Best for: stores that want a low monthly cost as they grow.
Both are top-rated upsell and bundles apps. This read is generated only from differences in their public listings, not from opinions.
Full lineup
| STOQ App CardApp Store Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ | Essential Upsell App CardApp Store Essential Upsell & Cross Sell | |
|---|---|---|
| Pack Rating | 96 | 92 |
| Stars | 5.0★ | 5.0★ |
| Reviews | 3,887 | 2,463 |
| Rating breakdown | 5★97% 4★2% 3★0% 2★0% 1★0% | 5★97% 4★2% 3★0% 2★0% 1★0% |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid (real monthly cost) | $10/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
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| Integrations only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Features only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Languages | Not listed | Not listed |
| Built for Shopify | Not listed | Not listed |
| Launched | November 1, 2021 | June 10, 2024 |
| Developer | Artos Software | Essential Bundles & Upsells |
| Source | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 |