Sublyra
Sublyra vs Subi vs Recharge vs Appstle
An honest look at where Sublyra fits. Every app on this page can run a subscription program — the differences are what you pay, and how much of the retention toolkit you get without an enterprise plan.
What each app costs
Monthly plan prices and per-transaction fees on subscription orders. Competitor figures are from their public pricing at the time of writing — always confirm on their current listing before deciding.
| App | Free plan | Paid plans | Transaction fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sublyra | Up to 300 subscribers, retention tools included | Pro $39/month or $390/year Yearly billing = 2 months free · 30-day free trial |
None — 0% + $0.00 on every plan |
| Subi | Free plan available | From $39/month and $99/month tiers | Varies by plan — check their current listing |
| Recharge | No free plan | Standard $99/month · Pro $499/month · Enterprise custom | 1.25% + $0.19 on Standard · 1% + $0.19 on Pro |
| Appstle | Free up to $500/month in subscription revenue | $10 / $30 / $100 per month | No transaction fee on Premium |
Sublyra charges no transaction fees on any plan — subscription orders and one-time purchases alike. Add-ons ($14.99–$19.99/month, or a one-time $149 migration) unlock single features without a full plan upgrade.
Where the retention tools live
The question that matters most: which plan do you need before the churn-fighting features switch on?
| Feature | Sublyra | Subi | Recharge | Appstle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 300 subscribers | Yes | No | Up to $500/mo revenue |
| Product page widget | All plans | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customer portal | All plans | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bundles / build-a-box | All plans — free included | From $39 plan | Yes | Yes |
| Smart retries / dunning | All plans — free included | — | Yes | Yes |
| Cancellation flows | All plans — free included | — | Pro plan only | No |
| Win-back campaigns | All plans — free included | — | Yes | No |
| Loyalty & referrals | Pro ($39/mo) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Cohort analytics | Pro ($39/mo) | — | Yes | Basic analytics |
| API access | Pro ($39/mo) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Free migration help | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
"—" means we could not verify it from public information and won't guess. Competitor plan lineups change; check their current listings. Sublyra features marked "Pro" can also be unlocked individually as add-ons on the free plan.
When each app is the right choice
We'd rather lose a sale to the right app than win one to the wrong fit.
Choose Recharge if…
You're an enterprise brand doing $50K+/month in subscription revenue and you need the deepest feature set, 100+ integrations and B2B tooling — and the budget to match. It's the market leader for a reason. The trade-offs are price, setup complexity, and transaction fees that add up at volume.
Choose Appstle if…
Budget is the deciding factor. Its free tier is generous, Premium has no transaction fees, and for straightforward replenishment subscriptions it's genuinely good value. The trade-offs are basic analytics and a thinner retention toolkit — cancellation flows and win-backs aren't its focus.
Choose Subi if…
You want a polished, modern subscription experience and its plan lineup fits your size. We respect the product — Sublyra's blurred live previews of locked features and per-feature add-ons were inspired by patterns Subi popularised. Compare its $39/$99 tiers against our free plan and $39 Pro plan on the features you actually need.
Choose Sublyra if…
Retention is the point. Sublyra is the only app in this comparison that bundles cancellation flows, smart retries and win-back campaigns into its free plan — the tools that usually sit behind enterprise pricing. Pro adds loyalty, referrals, cohorts and API access for a flat $39/month with unlimited subscribers, and no plan ever charges a transaction fee.
Try the retention-first option
Start free with up to 300 subscribers. If the retention stack doesn't pay for itself, you haven't lost anything.
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