| Sam Shipping Protection | Navidium | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9★ (107) | 4.7★ (396) |
| Who keeps the protection fee | Self-funded: you keep the fees | Self-funded: you keep the fees |
| Share of fees you keep | 100% | 100% |
| App cost | Starter Free · Standard $9/month · Plus $29/month | Free up to 50 orders/mo, then $29.99 (500), $49.99 (1,000), $99.99 (unlimited) per month |
| Built for Shopify |
Sam and Navidium follow the same model: both are self-funded, so you keep 100% of the protection fees your customers pay and you decide how to resolve claims. The differences are in price at higher order volumes, the Shopify Plus checkout option, integrations and track record.
All listing data below was checked on the Shopify App Store on October 5, 2026. Sam is our app, so we have kept this comparison to published facts.
How are Sam and Navidium the same?
- Self-funded. Both state that you keep 100% of fees, with no revenue share.
- Free to start. Both are free up to 50 orders a month.
- Cart and checkout widgets with your own pricing.
- Claims portal with refunds and reorders.
- Auto-fulfillment of the protection item.
- Built for Shopify status.
If you are choosing between the two, you are not choosing between business models. You are choosing on cost, features and support.
How much do Sam and Navidium cost?
| Orders per month | Sam | Navidium |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | Free | Free |
| Up to 500 | $9 | $29.99 |
| Up to 1,000 | $9 | $49.99 |
| Unlimited | $9 | $99.99 |
| Shopify Plus checkout widget | $29 (Plus plan) | $99.99 (Enterprise - Plus) |
Each app defines its order limits on its own listing; check both before you decide. Over a year, a store with 1,000 orders a month would pay $108 for Sam Standard and $599.88 for Navidium Growth at these listed prices.
How do their features compare?
| Sam | Navidium | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing models | Flat, percentage (with min/max), price bands by cart value | Custom price, currency and branding (per listing) |
| Placements | Cart, cart drawer, thank-you page, checkout on Plus | Cart and checkout |
| Claims | Claims page; refund in full or in part, store credit, reorder | Claims portal; one-click refunds and reorders |
| Pick-up orders | Checkout rule blocks protection on pick-up | Not stated on listing |
| App languages | 13 | English |
| Integrations named on listing | UpCart, iCart, Snap Cart Drawer, One Click Upsell, BUCKS Currency Converter | Recharge, Rebuy, Bold, Slide Cart, Tapcart, Skio, Klaviyo and more |
| Rating | 4.9★ (107 reviews) | 4.7★ (396 reviews) |
Navidium lists more subscription and upsell integrations, and it has a longer review history. Sam is newer (live since February 2025), costs less at higher volumes and includes a thank-you page placement and a pick-up blocker.
Which should you choose?
Choose Navidium if:
- You rely on subscription apps such as Recharge or Skio and want an integration named on the listing.
- You want free expert installation, which Navidium lists on its paid plans.
- Review volume matters most to you.
Choose Sam if:
- You ship more than 50 orders a month and want unlimited orders for $9.
- You are on Shopify Plus and want the checkout extension for $29 instead of $99.99.
- You want a thank-you page offer, store credit claims and a pick-up blocker.
- You run a multi-language store.
Not sure the model is right for you? Read our shipping protection guide or run your numbers in the shipping protection calculator.
How do you switch from Navidium to Sam?
- Install Sam Shipping Protection and set your price.
- Turn on the cart widget and any other placements you want.
- Rename and hide Sam’s protection product, and add the claims page.
- Turn off the Navidium widget so customers only see one offer.
- Place a test order and file a test claim.
Claims on orders placed before the switch stay in Navidium until they are resolved. For more options, see all Route alternatives or our best shipping protection apps roundup.
Frequently asked questions
Is Navidium self-funded?
Yes. Navidium's App Store pricing says "No Rev Share. Keep 100% fees collected." Like Sam, you collect the protection fee and pay claims yourself.
Which is cheaper, Sam or Navidium?
At listed prices, Sam is cheaper above 50 orders a month: $9/month for unlimited orders versus Navidium's $29.99 (up to 500 orders), $49.99 (up to 1,000) or $99.99 (unlimited). Both are free up to 50 orders a month.
Can I switch from Navidium to Sam?
Yes. Install Sam, set your price and placements, then turn off the Navidium widget so customers only see one offer. Claims on orders placed before the switch stay in Navidium.
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