Recharge vs Bold
Bold costs less in 3 of the 4 store sizes we priced. Where a vendor publishes only a starting price, we do not count it as a win.
At 100 subscribers
Starter: $99 + 100 renewals × (1.49% of $45.00 + $0.19) = $86.05 in fees.
BoldCheaper
Grow: $49.99 + 100 renewals × 1% of $45.00 = $45.00 in fees.
At every store size
✓ marks the lower monthly price.
| Your store | Recharge | Bold |
|---|---|---|
| 30 subscribers | $25 | $51.99 |
| 100 subscribers | $185.05 | $94.99 |
| 250 subscribers | $314.13 | $162.49 |
| 500 subscribers | $529.25 | $274.99 |
Assumes one renewal per subscriber per month at a $45 average order.
Which one to pick
Built for scale, priced for it: the per-renewal fee is the real cost once you pass 50 subscribers.
No free plan, and every renewal pays a fee: compare its total with fee-free apps once you pass a few dozen subscribers.
Questions merchants ask
Which is cheaper, Recharge or Bold?
Bold costs less in 3 of the 4 store sizes we priced. Where a vendor publishes only a starting price, we do not count it as a win.
Does Recharge have a free plan?
No. The cheapest plan is Entry plan at $25 a month (No transaction fee for the first 50 subscribers).
Does Bold have a free plan?
No. The cheapest plan is Launch at $24.99 a month (+ 2% transaction fee; unlimited subscribers. 30-day trial).