| Sam Shipping Protection | Simply Shipping Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9★ (107) | 4.6★ (131) |
| Who keeps the protection fee | Self-funded: you keep the fees | Self-funded: you keep the fees |
| Share of fees you keep | 100% | 100% (no revenue share stated) |
| App cost | Starter Free · Standard $9/month · Plus $29/month | Free tier, then $4.99 (50 insured orders), $19.99 (200), $49.99 (500) per month |
| Built for Shopify |
Sam and Simply Shipping Protection run the same model: both are self-funded, so the protection fee your customers pay goes to your store and you decide how to settle claims. The real difference is pricing. Simply caps each plan by the number of protected orders; Sam has one flat plan for unlimited orders.
All listing data below was checked on the Shopify App Store on October 5, 2026. Sam is our app, so we stick to published facts about Simply.
How do Sam and Simply compare?
| Sam | Simply Shipping Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Self-funded | Self-funded |
| Plans | Free to 50 protected orders/mo, $9 unlimited, $29 Plus | Free tier, $4.99 (50), $19.99 (200), $49.99 (500) |
| Revenue share | None | None listed |
| Placements | Cart, cart drawer, thank-you page, checkout on Plus | Cart, side cart, checkout, post-purchase |
| Pricing rules | Flat, percentage with min/max, price bands by cart value | Fixed or percentage, with an opt-in popup |
| Claims | Claims page; full or partial refund, store credit, reorder | Claim widget on any page; refunds, reorders, credits |
| Works with | UpCart, iCart, Snap Cart Drawer, One Click Upsell | Rebuy, Slide Cart, iCart, Growave, Yotpo |
| App languages | 13 | English |
| Rating | 4.9★ (107) | 4.6★ (131) |
Which one costs less at your volume?
| Protected orders/month | Sam | Simply |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | $0 | Free tier or $4.99 |
| Up to 200 | $9 | $19.99 |
| Up to 500 | $9 | $49.99 |
| Over 500 | $9 | Not listed |
Simply’s free tier does not state an order limit on its listing, so we show both its free and $4.99 options at 50 orders. Over a year, a store protecting 400 orders a month would pay $108 on Sam Standard and $599.88 on Simply Advance at these listed prices.
What does Simply do well?
Simply has been on the App Store since January 2021 and has more reviews (131). It lets customers file claims from a widget you can place on any page, shows an opt-in popup, and lists integrations with Rebuy, Slide Cart, Growave and Yotpo. If you rely on one of those, check how each app works with it.
What does Sam add?
- No order caps: one $9 plan covers any volume, so the cost does not jump as you grow.
- Price bands and min/max: set different fees by cart value, or a percentage with a floor and ceiling.
- Thank-you page offer on every paid plan, plus checkout on Shopify Plus for $29/month.
- Pick-up blocker so protection is not charged on store pick-up orders.
- 13 app languages for multi-language stores.
See Sam Shipping Protection for details.
Which should you choose?
Choose Simply if you protect fewer than 50 orders a month and want its claim widget or its listed integrations.
Choose Sam if you protect more than 50 orders a month, expect to grow, or want price bands, a thank-you page offer or a multi-language widget.
To see what your fees could earn after claims, use the shipping protection calculator. For more options, see the best shipping protection apps or start with the shipping protection guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Simply Shipping Protection cost?
Its App Store listing shows a free tier, then Starter at $4.99/month (up to 50 protected orders), Basic at $19.99 (200) and Advance at $49.99 (500). It lists no revenue share.
Is Sam cheaper than Simply Shipping Protection?
Above 50 protected orders a month, yes at every listed tier: Sam is $9/month for unlimited orders, against $19.99 for up to 200 and $49.99 for up to 500 on Simply. At 50 orders or fewer, both have a free option.
Do both apps let me keep the protection fee?
Yes. Both are self-funded: the fee goes to your store and you resolve claims with refunds, reorders or store credit.
How do I switch from Simply to Sam?
Install Sam, set your fee and placements, then turn off the Simply widget so customers see one offer. Claims on orders protected under Simply stay in Simply.
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