Stay AI
"Top Shopify Subscription App" — fuel subscription growth with retention intelligence.
Tiers: Monthly Plan $499/mo + 1% transaction fee + $0.19 per subscription order (single published tier on Shopify App Store); custom for higher volume Pricing gotchas: Single-tier published structure (no lower-priced paid tier shown); transaction fee on subscription GMV + per-order fee; positions as no overage/no lock-in but standard rate is steep ($499 minimum); 30-day free trial; high-touch CSM included; pricing parity with Skio's annual rate but Skio charges $0.20/order vs Stay's $0.19 Free plan: No—30-day free trial Verified 2026-05-30
Overview
A Shopify subscription app focused on retention intelligence: AI-powered ExperienceEngine for promotions and RetentionEngine for churn prediction and cancel-flow personalization. Includes a no-code customer portal and 100+ integrations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- AI-driven RetentionEngine — OLIPOP reduced active churn by 26% and grew subscription revenue 35% after leaving Recharge, per Stay AI case study
- Drag-and-drop no-code customer portal
- High-touch white-glove migration team
Cons
- Single $499/mo + transaction fee plan — high floor
- No multi-tier pricing for smaller brands
- Smaller ecosystem vs. Recharge
Features
ExperienceEnginenot included
Personalizes subscriber experience: dynamic carousels, in-portal banners, A/B tests
RetentionEnginenot included
AI-personalized cancel flows: pauses, discounts, surprise gifts to save churners
WinbackEnginenot included
Automated reactivation campaigns triggered by churn-risk signals
Predictive Churn Alertsnot included
Identifies high-risk subscribers before cancellation
Digital Punch Cardsnot included
Gamified milestone-based rewards built into subscription program
Self-Optimizing A/B Testingnot included
A/B tests that auto-optimize over time as winners emerge
LTV / Revenue Forecastingnot included
Predictive LTV and subscription revenue forecasts for planning
Drag-and-Drop No-Code Portal Buildernot included
Customize subscriber portal without code
High-Touch Migration (500+ done)not included
Over 500 zero-downtime migrations from Recharge / Skio / Loop / Ordergroove
Proprietary ML/Reinforcement Modelsnot included
Built on proprietary reinforcement learning models (not generic AI)
Pricing
Integrations
Best for / Not for
Best for
Shopify and Shopify Plus DTC brands wanting AI-driven retention experiments, advanced cancel flows, and a hands-on customer success team.
Not for
Brands not yet running subscriptions; merchants seeking the lowest-cost subscription option (Stay AI lists at $499/mo + 1% + $0.19/transaction per its Shopify App Store listing); non-Shopify stores.
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