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Best sticky.io alternatives in 2026
sticky.io is a solid option, and for some stores it's still the right one. If it doesn't fit yours on price, fees or payment providers, these are the checkouts worth a look, starting with ours. Each card shows what it costs, where it runs and its trade-offs.
Updated for 2026 · prices checked October 2026
Quick comparison
- 1Settl34,99 $/monthShopify stores that want their own branded checkout on their own payment provider, with 0% per orderShopify
- 2sticky.iofrom $499/month + 1% per orderHigh-volume continuity merchants that need payment orchestrationHeadless / API (see their site)
- 3CheckoutChamp$300/month + 1% per orderEnterprise sellers that need gateway routing, subscriptions and a CRMShopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, and more
- 4Lasso$199/month + 1% per orderHigh-volume merchants that need payment orchestrationShopify, WooCommerce, Webflow
- 5Tagada$75/week + 1.25% + $0.29 per orderMerchants that want checkout, CRM and subscriptions in oneShopify, WooCommerce
- 6ElasticFunnelsfrom $97/month + 0.5% per orderAffiliate and VSL funnels that need gateway routing and a CRMStandalone, Shopify
- 7PayKickstart$79/monthSaaS and info-product sellers that need subscriptions and affiliatesStandalone, Shopify
How we ranked
Settl is our product, so it's first. sticky.io is second because it remains a strong choice for some stores; we say which ones. The rest are ordered by how close they are to what sticky.io does.
Competitor details come from their public pricing pages and app listings, checked October 2026. Prices and plans change, so check each tool's own site before you decide. All names are trademarks of their owners; Settl isn't affiliated with them.
1. Settl
Our pick · Our productBest for: Shopify stores that want their own branded checkout on their own payment provider, with 0% per order
- Starting price
- 34,99 $/month
- first month 5,99 $ · 0% per order
- Platforms
- Shopify
Your own checkout on your own domain, paid through your own Whop, Stripe, Mollie, PayPal, Revolut, Airwallex or other account. Every paid checkout becomes a normal Shopify order.
Why stores pick Settl over sticky.io
- A self-serve Shopify checkout you set up yourself, no demo
- A fraction of the price, and 0% per order
- Failover to a backup provider and subscriptions on Stripe and Mollie, without an enterprise contract
Cons
- – No subscription billing
- – No Shop Pay: buyers pay on your own checkout, not Shopify's
2. sticky.io
Best for: High-volume continuity merchants that need payment orchestration
- Starting price
- from $499/month + 1% per order
- Platforms
- Headless / API (see their site)
Enterprise CRM, subscription billing, checkout and funnel builder with routing across 160+ gateways, sold through a demo.
What sticky.io does well
- 160+ payment gateways with routing and multi-processor redundancy
- Continuity billing with trials, proration and smart dunning
- Decline-code, BIN and MID-health reporting, and 17+ years of track record
Stay with sticky.io if…
- You run continuity offers at high volume across many MIDs.
- You need deep decline reporting and recovery on hundreds of gateways.
Cons
- From $499/month plus 1% of gross sales and a fee per decline
- Sales-led: you book a demo; a Shopify connector isn't shown on their site
3. CheckoutChamp
Best for: Enterprise sellers that need gateway routing, subscriptions and a CRM
- Starting price
- $300/month + 1% per order
- Platforms
- Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, and more
Enterprise funnel, checkout and CRM platform with subscriptions, multi-store and routing across hundreds of gateways.
Pros
- 270+ gateways with redundancy and routing
- Subscription billing, CRM and multi-store
- A/B/C split testing and unlimited domains
Cons
- Growth is $300/month plus 1%
- Starts with a demo call
4. Lasso
Best for: High-volume merchants that need payment orchestration
- Starting price
- $199/month + 1% per order
- Platforms
- Shopify, WooCommerce, Webflow
Commerce platform with a cart and checkout builder, upsells, subscriptions and routing across 20+ payment processing solutions.
Pros
- Smart routing across 20+ processing solutions, including their own
- Subscriptions, split testing, fraud and chargeback tools
- Works on Shopify, WooCommerce and Webflow
Cons
- $199 per store/month ($149 billed yearly) plus 1% per transaction
- No free trial shown; you get started or book a call
5. Tagada
Best for: Merchants that want checkout, CRM and subscriptions in one
- Starting price
- $75/week + 1.25% + $0.29 per order
- Platforms
- Shopify, WooCommerce
Checkout and CRM platform with funnels, subscriptions, multi-processor routing and server-side tracking, priced per transaction.
Pros
- 50+ gateways with multi-processor routing
- Subscriptions, dunning, email, SMS and CRM
- Server-side tracking for Meta, Google and TikTok, plus A/B testing
Cons
- 1.25% + $0.29 per successful transaction
- A $75 weekly platform fee until you pass their volume threshold
6. ElasticFunnels
Best for: Affiliate and VSL funnels that need gateway routing and a CRM
- Starting price
- from $97/month + 0.5% per order
- Platforms
- Standalone, Shopify
Funnel builder, checkout and CRM for affiliates, VSL sellers and ecommerce, with NMI multi-MID routing, subscriptions and a call center. Shopify is an optional order mirror.
Pros
- Every feature on every plan, and a 14-day trial without a card
- Stripe, PayPal, NMI with weighted multi-MID routing, and affiliate networks
- Bumps, upsells, downsells, subscriptions and same-URL A/B variants
Cons
- It replaces your store instead of plugging into it; Shopify becomes an order mirror
- $97/month plus 0.5% on checkouts it runs, with page-view caps
7. PayKickstart
Best for: SaaS and info-product sellers that need subscriptions and affiliates
- Starting price
- $79/month
- Platforms
- Standalone, Shopify
Checkout, subscription billing, affiliate management and retention platform, mainly for SaaS and digital products. Shopify is listed as a fulfilment integration.
Pros
- Mature subscription billing with dunning and cancellation flows
- Strong built-in affiliate system
- 1-click upsells, order bumps, coupons and exit intent
Cons
- Not built around the Shopify cart; Shopify only receives orders for fulfilment
- Current prices aren't readable on their pricing page; see their site
Questions
What is the best sticky.io alternative in 2026?+
For most Shopify stores that want their own branded checkout on their own payment providers, we think Settl: 34,99 $ a month and 0% per order. Settl is our product, so weigh that. The other checkouts on this page are good picks for specific needs.
Why is sticky.io ranked second?+
Because for some stores it's still the best fit. We list what sticky.io does well and who should stay with it, so you can decide for yourself.
How do I switch from sticky.io to Settl?+
Connect your own payment provider accounts, style your checkout and add one line to your Shopify theme. Every paid checkout becomes a normal Shopify order, so stock and fulfilment keep working as they do now.
Where do the prices on this page come from?+
From each tool's public pricing page, checked October 2026. Prices change, so check their own site before you decide.
How much does Settl cost?+
The checkout is 34,99 $ a month (first month 5,99 $), or 54,99 $ a month with 99,9% Tracking included. 0% per order from Settl; your payment provider's own fees apply.