Magical Fees & Tariffs and UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge both cater to Shopify merchants needing to add fees, surcharges, and tariffs to their orders. Both apps offer the core functionality of adding fixed-amount and percentage-based fees, location-based fees, and conditions for triggering them. However, they differ slightly in their perceived ease of use and target audience. Magical Fees & Tariffs emphasizes a 'simple fee builder' and 'friendly support,' suggesting a focus on user-friendliness and ease of setup, likely appealing to merchants who prioritize a straightforward experience. In contrast, UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge, while also offering similar functionalities, positions itself with features like 'unlimited product fees' and Shopify Plus integration for payment/shipping method-based fees, hinting at a focus on merchants with more complex requirements or larger operations and who may have a Shopify Plus plan. The main difference is the Shopify Plus support for payment & shipping fees, which is exclusively offered by UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge. Also, Magical Fees emphasizes display on product pages, the cart and checkout for transparency. It is difficult to tell if UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge supports this feature from the description. Finally, Magical Fees has higher ratings with positive reviews, and that may be a benefit. Overall both are for merchants wanting to add fees to their store, but UpCharge has more benefits for Shopify Plus users.
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Everything you need to add additional fees and surcharges to products in your shop.
Add fees, surcharges & tariffs to orders. Charge additional fees for handling, add-ons, or services.
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.4/5 |
Rating Magical Fees & Tariffs4.8/5 UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge4.4/5 | ||
| Reviews | 64 | 108 |
Reviews Magical Fees & Tariffs64 UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge108 | ||
| Shopify Plus Support | No | Yes (Payment & Shipping Method Fees) |
Shopify Plus Support Magical Fees & TariffsNo UpCharge Fees Addons SurchargeYes (Payment & Shipping Method Fees) | ||
| Fee Display on Product Page | Yes | Unclear |
Fee Display on Product Page Magical Fees & TariffsYes UpCharge Fees Addons SurchargeUnclear | ||
| Focus | Simplicity & Support | Unlimited fees and Shopify Plus Integration |
Focus Magical Fees & TariffsSimplicity & Support UpCharge Fees Addons SurchargeUnlimited fees and Shopify Plus Integration | ||
| Unlimited product fees, surcharges and tariffs | Limited by implication | Yes |
Unlimited product fees, surcharges and tariffs Magical Fees & TariffsLimited by implication UpCharge Fees Addons SurchargeYes | ||
| Order Subtotal Fees | Yes | Yes |
Order Subtotal Fees Magical Fees & TariffsYes UpCharge Fees Addons SurchargeYes | ||
| Target Merchant | Small to medium businesses seeking ease of use | Shopify Plus merchants or those needing unlimited fees and surcharges |
Target Merchant Magical Fees & TariffsSmall to medium businesses seeking ease of use UpCharge Fees Addons SurchargeShopify Plus merchants or those needing unlimited fees and surcharges | ||
For smaller businesses or those prioritizing ease of use and clear fee display on product pages, Magical Fees & Tariffs is likely the better choice due to its higher rating and focus on simplicity and friendly support. The description strongly suggests a user-friendly experience. However, if the merchant is on Shopify Plus and requires the ability to implement payment and shipping method-based fees, or needs 'unlimited' fees across a broad product catalog, UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge is the more suitable option. UpCharge is also suitable if you do not need to display the fees on the product page, and do not mind the slightly lower reviews/ratings.
Magical Fees & Tariffs explicitly emphasizes ease of use and friendly support, suggesting a simpler setup process, while UpCharge may be slightly more complex due to its advanced features.
No, only UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge supports payment method-based fees, and that is exclusively for Shopify Plus users.
Yes, both apps explicitly mention 'bottle deposits' and 'Pfand' as use cases, indicating they are suitable for this purpose.
UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge, with its claim of 'unlimited product fees', would likely be better suited for a high-volume store with a large product catalog, offering more scalability.
While UpCharge Fees Addons Surcharge has more reviews overall (108 vs 64), Magical Fees & Tariffs has a higher average rating (4.8/5 vs 4.4/5).
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