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Skio Alternatives in 2026 (Now That Recharge Owns It)
Recharge acquired Skio for $105M in April 2026. The honest read on whether you should move, and the independent Shopify subscription alternatives worth a look: Loop, Stay AI, Smartrr, Appstle, Seal and Gro.
Natalie
Best Shopify subscription app in 2026
The most-installed subscription app isn't the same as the best one. Gro is the modern, delivery-first alternative built by operators with years in subscription billing and ops. The honest read on Recharge, Loop, Smartrr, Appstle and where each one fits.
Natalie
Fresh product subscriptions on Shopify: the platform fresh, frozen and refrigerated brands actually need
Fresh products break generic subscription tools. The fix is to stop treating billing as the centre and start treating the delivery as the centre. Here's what to look for in a platform built for perishables.
Natalie
Delivery-first subscriptions: a better model for brands that ship perishables
Most subscription tools treat billing as the source of truth. Delivery-first flips that. Here's why the next wave of Shopify subscription brands will be built around the box, not the charge.
Natalie
Why We're Building Gro (And Why Shopify Stores Deserve Better Tools)
Natalie