Which free gift app features are locked to higher plans?
Collection and tag triggers, audience targeting, progress bars, checkout gifts, headless APIs and A/B tests are the features most often reserved for higher gift-app plans; Monk Commerce states all features are on every plan.
Find the plan that can run your exact promotion before comparing starting prices. Monk Commerce describes order bands with the same app features, while other apps make changes such as collection triggers, better targeting, a progress bar or checkout placement a reason to upgrade. Separate the app’s feature gate from any Shopify plan requirement.
Which documented features can change the app plan you need?
| Vendor | Gift rules or targeting | Progress or cart display | Checkout or channel condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Commerce | Product says all app features are included; help lists location, locale and tag rules | Tiered progress bar included in the described feature set | Confirm Shopify Plus for checkout surfaces |
| BOGOS | Multiplier gifts on Basic and higher | Progress bar listed on Free | Checkout upsell and Headless/Hydrogen API on Plus |
| EasyGift | Collections, product tags and country targeting on Unlimited | Shopper popup on Standard; goal bar plan not documented in the sources reviewed | Checkout gift code on Enterprise, Shopify Plus only |
| Kite | Market and cart targeting on Starter; tags and segments on Pro | Goal-based progress bars on Starter | Add gifts at checkout on Pro, Shopify Plus only |
| AppHero | Location and customer segment targeting on Starter and higher | Tiered progress bar on paid tiers and all features on dev stores | Not documented in the sources reviewed |
| AOV.ai | Segments and Markets on Free; limits, multipliers and A/B testing on paid tiers | Tiered reward box is documented; check the exact display and plan | Developer lists checkout features for Shopify Plus |
| Gift Box | Spend, collection and Buy X Get Y templates | Popup and optional auto-add documented | Not documented in the sources reviewed |
| Fokkio | Limited triggers on Free; expanded triggers and geolocation on Basic | Customizable widget listed on Free | Not documented in the sources reviewed |
What does each vendor document?
- Monk Commerce. The developer publishes order-volume bands and says both include all features. Check Shopify plan requirements separately for any in-checkout placement. (Monk Free Gift BOGO & Upsell — Monk Commerce, How to set up a free gift pop up offer using the progress bar? — Monk Help Center)
- BOGOS. The developer lists progress bars on Free but puts specific channel features higher. Ask which pricing tier your current Shopify subscription can use. (BOGOS: Free Gift Bundle Upsell — Shopify App Store)
- EasyGift. The developer separates rule count from trigger and targeting options. Confirm the lowest tier that supports both your trigger and your intended placement. (EG Auto Add to Cart Free Gift — Shopify App Store)
- Kite. The developer lists customizable widgets on Free and goal bars on Starter. Verify the exact widget you need and plan eligibility before installing. (Kite Discount, Free Gift, BOGO — Shopify App Store)
- AppHero. The developer repeats the core gift features across paid tiers. Check the monthly gift allowance and ask about any in-checkout requirement. (AppHero: Free Gifts BOGO Offer — Shopify App Store)
- AOV.ai. The developer documents a free-plan targeting feature and paid rules for gift limits and multipliers. Confirm both the app tier and the checkout surface. (AOV.ai Free Gifts BOGO Offer — Shopify App Store, AOV.ai Free Gift)
- Gift Box. The developer repeats the main gift features across the listed paid order bands. Check whether a desired template or combination is available in your checkout. (Gift Box • Free Gift Purchase — Shopify App Store, Gift Box — Digismoothie)
- Fokkio. The developer separates the no-cost order allowance and limited triggers from paid targeting. Check the exact trigger configuration before pricing an upgrade. (Fokkio Free Gift With Purchase — Shopify App Store)
A documentation gap means the cited sources do not settle that detail.
How do you find the plan you actually need?
Write down the one feature without which the campaign fails, for example “gift only for customers tagged VIP” or “gift must appear inside checkout.” Find the first plan that lists it for each candidate, then compare those plans rather than the entry plans. A feature that is unlisted on every plan is a question for the developer, not an assumption.
Which locked features matter most for growth campaigns?
- Collection triggers matter when the gift should reward a category rather than a single product.
- Audience targeting matters for VIP, wholesale or first-order gifts.
- Progress bars matter for tiered offers; without one, shoppers rarely know a tier exists.
- Checkout gifts matter mainly for Shopify Plus stores running code-based campaigns.
- A/B tests matter if you plan to compare two gift offers rather than rely on before-and-after reporting.
What should you confirm with the developer?
Ask whether downgrading later disables live campaigns, whether trial periods include the higher-plan features, and whether a feature listed for a plan also requires a specific Shopify plan. Plan-tied apps can add a second condition on top of the app plan.
Limits of this map
The listing may omit a feature or describe a broader capability without naming its plan. Confirm plan eligibility and the current upgrade path directly with the developer. No app was installed to confirm feature gating.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Monk Commerce plan includes all features?
- Monk Commerce states that all features are available on every plan, so its plans differ by monthly order volume rather than by feature.
- Which gift app plan unlocks collection triggers in EasyGift?
- EasyGift’s listing places collection and tag triggers on the Unlimited plan.
- Does Kite include a progress bar on its free plan?
- Kite’s listing lists goal-based progress bars from the Starter plan; the free plan lists customizable storefront widgets.
Sources
- Monk Free Gift BOGO & Upsell — Monk Commerce (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- How to set up a free gift pop up offer using the progress bar? — Monk Help Center (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- EG Auto Add to Cart Free Gift — Shopify App Store (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- Kite Discount, Free Gift, BOGO — Shopify App Store (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- BOGOS: Free Gift Bundle Upsell — Shopify App Store (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- AOV.ai Free Gifts BOGO Offer — Shopify App Store (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- Fokkio Free Gift With Purchase — Shopify App Store (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- AppHero: Free Gifts BOGO Offer — Shopify App Store (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- AOV.ai Free Gift (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- Gift Box • Free Gift Purchase — Shopify App Store (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- Gift Box — Digismoothie (checked Nov 11, 2026)
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More research on pricing & plan limits
- How do Shopify free gift app pricing models compare?
Shopify gift apps use six different billing meters (store orders, app orders, gifts, live rules, app-attributed revenue or Shopify plan), so compare the meter that grows with your store, not the starting price.
- What would a Shopify gift app cost at 50, 500 and 1,000 orders a month?
Use total orders for Monk Commerce, online-store orders for Gift Box and app orders for Fokkio; the other apps need more inputs before you can price 50, 500 or 1,000 store orders.