Shopify stores designed and launched
A careful Recurly and Shopify build
Recurly Shopify App, Priced Up Front, Built With Care
A Recurly Shopify app setup brings subscriptions into your store: auto-ship, mixed carts, free trials, coupons and a customer portal. Recurly's no-code app flows plans and purchases to Recurly and links customers by email. The docs list cancel, pause and expire as the changes that sync back for that release, and customers get two portals. We configure, check direction and test, from $390.
- Recurly's Shopify app installed and plans configured
- Customer matching by email checked
- Two-portal experience designed clearly
- Test log and a recorded handover
From$690
Delivery3 to 16 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Our track record
Launched 450+ Shopify Stores Since 2015. Now We Connect Them to the Tools You Run.
A store is only as useful as the systems around it. Our integration work grows out of years spent inside Shopify, so we know what a clean order looks like long before it reaches Recurly.
Average rating from verified clients
Building Shopify stores since
Secure checkout
Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.
Two revision rounds
Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.
Backup before changes
We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.
Who this is for
Is Our Recurly Shopify App Right for You? Six Typical Cases
Subscriptions in a Shopify store need clear rules. These are the cases we build for.
You are a good fit if
- Your store runs on Shopify
- You have, or will open, a Recurly account
- You want a fixed price and a written scope
- You can share the access we ask for
Brands adding auto-ship
Subscription plans and purchases flow into Recurly automatically.
Brands with existing Recurly accounts
A matching email links a new Shopify customer to the existing account.
Teams expecting full two-way sync
The docs list cancel, pause and expire as the changes that sync back for that release.
Brands offering trials
Free trials and customisable coupons are part of the app.
Brands confusing customers
Shopify keeps its portal for orders while Recurly's handles subscriptions; we explain the split.
Teams wanting more sync
Stacksync and Tray.ai advertise bi-directional sync; we compare.
Problems solved
Recurly Shopify App: Six Faults We Fix First
Subscription setups fail on direction and portals. These are the six faults we fix.
The problem
Edits do not sync back
The outcome
Changes stay in one system. We test each change.
The problem
Duplicate customers
The outcome
Emails differ. We match.
The problem
Two portals confuse buyers
The outcome
Customers cannot find things. We design the journey.
The problem
Coupons misapplied
The outcome
Discounts stack wrongly. We test.
The problem
Trial rules wrong
The outcome
Billing starts early. We check.
The problem
No handover
The outcome
Rules are unwritten. We document them.
What we can do
How We Build Your Recurly Integration
How we set up Recurly and Shopify, in order.
Install
Recurly's Shopify app.
Plans
Auto-ship, trials, coupons.
Matching
Email links.
Portals
Customer journey.
Tests
Purchase, pause, cancel.
Handover
Notes and recording.
What is included
The Recurly Integration Checklist, Group by Group
Six groups, four checks each. Set them beside any quote you have and see which ones it names.
Connection
- Account roles reviewed with you
- Recurly linked through an API key with read and write on subscriptions
- Shopify access limited to what the flow needs
- Live read confirmed before any build
Triggers
- Tag, country and value filters
- Sequence of events tested
- Every trigger proven separately
- Event handled: an invoice is paid
Mapping
- Account code and billing date mapped with formats
- Custom field mapping where required
- Mapping table in the handover notes
- Status covered, blanks included
Safety
- You hear about failed runs
- Idempotent writes throughout
- Throttling within limits
- Consent and opt-outs respected
Testing
- We watch the first live runs
- Scenario tested: a new subscriber
- Tests recorded in a log
- Tested with a paid invoice
Handover
- Post-launch questions answered
- Diagram of what moves where
- Two rounds of changes included
- Ownership with you
Your part is access, a short brief and a ruling on conflicts. Ours is the build, the test and the handover.
How the link works
Recurly and Shopify: How the Connection Is Wired
Each connection follows the same path. The store sends an event, we check it against what Recurly already holds, the right record is written and the change is logged where your finance team can see it. This map shows the pieces we connect and test before handover.
Portfolio
Our Store Work Behind Your Recurly Integration
A clean connection works best on a tidy store. Browse stores we have designed and launched, and picture each one with Recurly wired in behind it.
Rechargeable Lamp One-Product Store
Home lighting
Paws & Polish Pet grooming Shopify Visual
Pet grooming
Noor Glow Beauty creator Shopify Visual
Beauty creator
Verdant Supply Co Garden supplies Shopify Visual
Garden supplies
Origin Day Coffee Shopify Visual
Coffee
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OutdoorProcess and timeline
Six Stages From Brief to Live Recurly Sync
A fixed order of work keeps the project predictable. You know what happens next at every point.
- 1
Brief and scope
We ask what you sell, how Recurly is used and which events matter. A short review of your orders and subscriptions shows where the flow should start and what it must never do.
- 2
Access and connection
We ask for the smallest access that works, via an API key with read and write on subscriptions. A live read confirms it before we build on top of it.
- 3
Map and rule
The map covers plan code, account code, billing date and status; we put the conflict winners and blank rules in writing.
- 4
Build in a copy
A copy comes first: test data only, a visible plan and, where helpful, a recorded run.
- 5
Test on real cases
We test a new subscriber, a paid invoice and an expired card, plus refunds and edits, then compare the results with what Shopify shows.
- 6
Go live and hand over
After your approval we turn the flow on, follow the first live runs, then hand over notes, a diagram and a short recorded tour.
Compare your options
Four Ways to Connect Recurly and Shopify, Compared
There are four common ways to connect Shopify and Recurly. This table compares the checks that decide whether the data stays right, whether failures are noticed and whether you can hand it over.
| What matters | Do it yourself | No-code platform | Freelancer | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careful field-by-field mapping | Defaults | When you set it up | Varies | Yes |
| Duplicates blocked by a unique key | Easy to overlook | Possible | Not usually | Yes |
| Alerts when something breaks | No | If you add it | Seldom | Yes |
| Refunds and edits included in testing | Seldom | If you test | Depends | Yes |
| Fixed price up front | Just plan fees | Plan fees and your time | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation and video handover | No | No | Not usually | Yes |
| Ownership stays with you | Yes | Yes | Check first | Yes |
| Questions answered after launch | Help desk of the vendor | Help desk of the platform | Varies | Included for a period |
Inside every project
What Keeps Your Store and Recurly Data Safe
None of these costs extra. They are simply how we work.
A written definition of done
We call it complete when a new subscriber, a paid invoice and an expired card work as agreed and the log proves it.
Counts compared, not assumed
Every load ends with a count against the source, which catches gaps and doubles quickly.
Plain scope, two revision rounds
Price first, then two structured revision rounds for anything in scope, so no tweak becomes a surprise charge.
Narrow access, in your name
The smallest workable access, set up through an API key with read and write on subscriptions, with all accounts in your name.
Failures raise a flag
A named person receives an alert, with the order and the reason, whenever a run fails.
Nothing sent without approval
No message to a customer goes live until you have read and approved it.
Interactive price calculator
Build Your Recurly Integration Package
Choose a package, tell us about your order volume, data direction and existing Recurly data, then pick a speed. The fixed price and delivery window update with each selection.
Request a custom quote
Custom objects, unusual authentication, several Shopify stores feeding one Recurly account, stores above 10,000 orders a month, and builds that need your own servers are quoted separately at a fixed price.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Single Workflow, Core Workflows or Full Integration above to return to the instant calculator.
Packages and comparison
Recurly Integration Package Comparison
Here is each package line by line. When you compare our fee with a marketplace listing for Recurly Shopify app, count how many of these checks the cheaper offer actually names.
| What is included | Single Workflow $690 | Core Workflows $1,390Recommended | Full Integration $2,690 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurly authorised through an API key with read and write on subscriptions | Included | Included | Included |
| One trigger built: when a subscription starts | Included | Included | Included |
| Mapping for plan code, account code and billing date | Included | Included | Included |
| Every write protected from duplicates | Included | Included | Included |
| Test log plus a recorded walkthrough | Included | Included | Included |
| Three triggers: a subscription starts; an invoice is paid; a card expires | Not included | Included | Included |
| Status and custom fields mapped | Not included | Included | Included |
| Tag, country and value filters | Not included | Included | Included |
| Retries, plus an alert when a run fails | Not included | Included | Included |
| Two-way updates with per-field winners | Not included | Not included | Included |
| History load of previous subscriptions | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Two weeks of monitoring after go-live | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Runbook with the rules and the fixes | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Typical delivery | 3 to 6 days | 6 to 10 days | 9 to 16 days |
The calculator above is the source of truth for your final price and delivery estimate.
Why Store Design Expert
What You Get From Us That a Template Does Not
Most of this job is clicking, and you could do it. People hire us because the unglamorous parts, ids, timing and edge cases, decide whether the connection helps or hurts.
Safety designed in
Retries, alerts, unique keys and narrow access are in every build, not offered as extras.
A direct line to the builder
Your messages reach the builder who has your flow open, so trigger and field questions get clear answers.
A price you can plan around
The calculator shows the price and extra days for every package and option. Recurly bills its own plan fees, so check its current pricing page.
Tested on your real cases
We test the cases your store actually has, such as a new subscriber, a paid invoice and an expired card.
We live inside Shopify
Orders, refunds, edits and metafields are what we handle every day, which is a different skill from knowing Recurly's menus.
Notes a colleague can follow
Our handover records what moves where and which settings were chosen, so a future developer will not have to guess.
What we need to get started
What We Need From You to Begin
Three things get the work moving: safe access, a few answers and a decision-maker. Here is the detail.
Approve a collaborator request
If the store is live, send us its address and approve our request. Ownership stays with you, our role is limited, and removal takes one click.
Starting from nothing? We build first
No store yet? We build it in our Partner account, connect Recurly there and transfer the whole store to you, so you choose a plan only at the end.
Or share a staff login
A staff login works if that is easier. We still recommend the collaborator route, since it can be revoked in one click and leaves no password in circulation.
Your Recurly access
You can create the account and invite us, or we can create it with your email. In both cases you hold the owner role, and we connect using an API key with read and write on subscriptions.
Sample records
Send two or three typical records from each side, or tell us where to find them. Real examples show us how your data is actually shaped.
A decision-maker
Name the person who approves the plan and the test, and tell us which system should win when Recurly and Shopify disagree.
We never need your owner password or payment details. Access is limited, logged and removable at any time.
Testimonials
What Store Owners Say After Working With Us
Verified clients describe the brief, the build and the handover in their own words.
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Very impressed with the build-out. My store is ready to get started, and I am sure I will reach out for edits down the road, but this is everything I could ask for to get the party started. Thanks again, and I will be in touch for future projects.
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FAQ
Recurly Integration FAQs
Answers on cost, timing, access, data and what to do when the connection misbehaves.
How much does Recurly Shopify app cost?
Single Workflow costs $690, Core Workflows $1390 and Full Integration $2690. Order volume, data direction, existing Recurly data and add-ons change the total, and the calculator shows it before you pay. Most projects land between about $690 and $3770, with delivery from 3 to 16 working days.
How long does the Recurly integration take?
Single Workflow takes 3 to 6 working days, Core Workflows 6 to 10 and Full Integration 9 to 16. The usual variables are how much history you want loaded and how quickly you approve the test results. The Sooner and Fastest options shorten the schedule when a launch date is fixed.
Does Recurly have a Shopify app?
Yes, a no-code app.
What does it add?
Auto-ship, mixed carts, free trials, coupons and a portal. Another way to phrase it: "recurly auto ship shopify"; the same build answers that too.
How are customers matched?
By email to an existing Recurly account. Searches like "shopify to recurly sync" describe the same work.
What syncs back?
Cancel, pause and expire for that release, per the docs. Another way to phrase it: "recurly shopify zapier"; this page covers that too.
Are there two portals?
Yes, Shopify's and Recurly's. The same service covers "recurly shopify make.com".
Are third-party syncs reliable?
They are vendor claims, so we verify. Another way to phrase it: "recurly shopify n8n"; the same build answers that too.
Can you set it up?
Yes.
Ready when you are
Book Your Recurly Shopify App Build
Select a package, watch the fixed price settle and book a Recurly Shopify app build from a team that has launched 450+ Shopify stores. The connection is tested on real cases before you are asked to approve anything.
- Secure checkout
- Two revision rounds
- Test log and walkthrough included