Shopify bundle app pricing usually follows a few billing patterns: a flat monthly fee, a fee that steps up with bundle revenue or order volume, an order or usage cap on a free or lower tier, or a free first-party tool with a narrower feature set. Before you install, read what triggers the next tier and whether an unused install still bills—wording varies by vendor. This guide explains those shopify bundle app cost structures so you can compare offers without guessing from a marketing page.
tnova: Build Your Own Box is a fixed-price mix-and-match gift box app for Shopify Online Store. It is currently in App Store review, so public installation is not available yet. When installation opens, the stated plan is $19.90 USD per store per month with a 30-day free trial; there is no free plan and no annual plan. The subscription price does not rise with box sales.
Why Shopify bundle app pricing feels confusing
Bundle tools sit on top of Shopify products, carts and checkout. Merchants often expect one simple number, then meet different definitions of “order,” “bundle sale,” or “usage” across vendors. A listing that says “free” may still cap monthly orders. A listing that says “from $X” may jump when bundle revenue crosses a threshold. Two apps can both say “subscription” and still bill for different events.
The confusion is structural, not a failure of reading carefully once. Bundle app charges can depend on:
- Whether the meter counts every order that contains a bundled line, only paid orders, or only orders above a value
- Whether trial days convert to a paid plan automatically
- Whether uninstall stops the next invoice or leaves a period still open
- Whether higher Shopify plans (for example Advanced or Plus) change which features sit behind a higher tier—stated generally by some vendors, not as a universal Shopify rule
Treat the pricing page as a checklist of triggers, not as a slogan. The sections below map the common models without naming other apps or listing their dollar amounts.
Common billing models (no brand names)
Most Shopify bundle apps fall into one of the patterns below. Use the pattern to frame questions; do not assume every vendor implements the same meter.
Flat monthly subscription
You pay one fixed amount per store per billing period. Bundle volume does not change that subscription fee. Growth in box sales does not raise the app bill by itself. You still pay Shopify’s own platform fees separately; those are outside the app subscription.
Questions that still matter on a flat plan: what the trial does at day 30, whether multiple stores each need their own subscription, and whether pausing the offer (without uninstall) still bills.
Revenue-tiered pricing
The app fee steps up when bundle revenue or related sales cross defined bands. The next band is usually published as a range or a threshold. Merchants who expect a quiet off-season bill can be surprised when a holiday spike pushes them into a higher tier for the next period.
Clarify what counts as “bundle revenue”: parent product sales only, expanded component lines, discounts after the fact, refunds, or draft orders. Ask whether the tier resets each billing cycle and whether a one-day spike locks a higher tier for the whole month.
Order- or usage-capped free or lower tiers
A bundle app free plan—or a low entry plan—often limits how many bundled orders, active offers, or SKUs you can run before the next paid level. “Free” here means free until the cap, not free forever at unlimited volume.
Check what happens on the order that exceeds the cap: soft warning, hard block at checkout, or automatic upgrade. Confirm whether test orders and cancelled orders consume the quota.
Free first-party tool with a narrower feature set
Shopify provides a first-party Bundles feature for merchants who need native fixed or mix-and-match style offers within that product’s documented scope. It is free as part of Shopify’s product tooling, not a third-party subscription. Capability boundaries (which bundle types, which channels, which admin flows) are defined in Shopify’s own docs—not in this article’s marketing voice. See Shopify Help Center: Bundles.
A free first-party option can be enough when your offer fits that scope. It is not a substitute for every third-party builder. Fixed-price shopper-picked gift boxes with custom pickers, rule checks and packing-oriented component lines may still need a dedicated app. For the product-shape difference between locked sets and shopper-filled boxes, see fixed bundles vs mix-and-match gift boxes.
Model mechanics at a glance
| Model | What you typically pay for | What usually raises the bill | Questions to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat monthly | One store subscription | Rarely volume; more often multi-store or add-ons | Trial end; uninstall timing; per-store vs organization |
| Revenue-tiered | Subscription band tied to sales | Crossing a revenue or sales threshold | What counts as revenue; refunds; reset period |
| Order / usage cap | Free or low tier until a quota | Extra orders, offers or SKUs over the cap | Cap definition; overage behavior; test orders |
| First-party free | No third-party app fee | N/A for the app line; platform fees still apply | Feature scope vs your box design |
None of these rows is a recommendation. They are lenses for reading a pricing page before you commit an install.
Questions to ask before installing any bundle app
Use this checklist against the vendor’s public pricing and terms. Prefer written answers over chat summaries.
- Billable event. What counts as a billable order or sale—every cart that contains a bundle, only paid checkouts, only Online Store, or also draft and POS channels if the vendor supports them?
- Trial end. Does the trial convert automatically? What is the first charge date if you do nothing?
- Uninstall and billing. When does billing stop relative to uninstall? Is there a remaining period on the current invoice?
- Caps and tiers. What number moves you to the next band—orders, revenue, active boxes, or variants? Is the meter visible in-app?
- Plan exclusions. Does the vendor state that some features require a higher Shopify plan in general terms? Confirm against your own plan before you depend on that feature.
- Scope vs your offer. Does the tool support fixed-price mix-and-match with the item counts and limits you need, or only pre-set fixed bundles?
Run the same questions for every candidate so you compare mechanics, not slogans. For how tnova describes its own product surface, see the features page. Pricing context for the category also lives on the tnova home page under the pricing section.
Where tnova sits (facts only)
tnova: Build Your Own Box states one plan: $19.90 USD per store per month. That subscription does not rise with box sales. There is a 30-day free trial. There is no free plan and no annual plan. Billing, when installation opens, is expected through Shopify’s app subscription flow.
Current status: the app is in Shopify App Store review. Public installation is not available yet. This article does not include an install link.
Product scope that belongs next to pricing (so you do not confuse bill with capability): Online Store only—no POS. Boxes are fixed-price mix-and-match (shopper fills within your rules), not tiered-price or subscription bundles. Cart drawer support has been verified on Dawn’s Drawer mode; do not assume every theme. Full capability and limit lists are on features and the home pricing section.
If you are still choosing between a locked fixed bundle and a shopper-picked box, the shape decision usually comes before the fee model: fixed bundles vs mix-and-match gift boxes.
FAQ
What is a revenue-tiered bundle app fee?
A revenue-tiered fee is an app subscription that increases when bundle-related sales cross published thresholds. The meter definition (what counts as revenue, how refunds work, when the band resets) is set by the vendor. Ask for that definition in writing before you rely on a “from $X” headline.
What should I check on a free plan?
On a bundle app free plan, check the order or usage cap, what happens when you exceed it, whether test orders count, and whether uninstall leaves an open billing period if you later upgrade. “Free” usually means free under a limit, not unlimited forever.
Does a flat fee change when my boxes sell more?
Under a true flat monthly subscription, higher box sales do not raise the app fee by themselves. You still pay Shopify platform fees separately. Confirm there are no hidden volume add-ons or multi-store charges on the same listing.
How does tnova charge?
tnova charges $19.90 USD per store per month when installation opens. The price does not rise with box sales. There is a 30-day free trial, no free plan, and no annual plan. The app is currently in App Store review; public installation is not available yet.
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