Simple Bundles alternative, free with no order cap
Merchants usually search for a Simple Bundles alternative because of the free plan cap: 3 bundles and 50 orders a month, then $14 to $149 a month. Elite Bundle Builder is free with no caps and is built around the storefront side of bundles the shopper builds. The comparison below uses Simple Bundles' App Store listing as listed on 23 Sep 2026. Check it before deciding, since plans change.
Who each app is built for
Simple Bundles & Kits is built for inventory accuracy: kits and bundles that sync stock across components, work with 3PLs and keep fulfilment right. Its listing also covers build your own bundles, BOGO and upsells. Plans run free (3 bundles, 50 orders a month), then $14, $39 and $149 a month, one per Shopify plan (Basic, Grow & Advanced, Plus). If your pain is warehouse and fulfilment accuracy, that is its focus.
Elite Bundle Builder is built for the storefront side: build your own bundles with steps and tiered checkout discounts, and multi-option bundles where the shopper picks a variant per item. Inventory is tracked on the real products and the cart shows one bundle line, but the app's depth is in the shopper experience, the design editor and the SDK. One free plan.
Side by side
| Simple Bundles & Kits | Elite Bundle Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free (3 bundles, 50 orders/mo), then $14, $39, $149/mo (as listed 23 Sep 2026) | Free, all features, unlimited bundles and orders, no trial, no card |
| Bundle types | All bundle types per listing, including kits, build your own and BOGO, with inventory sync | Build your own bundle (steps), multi-option bundle (variant per item) and fixed bundle (Shopify's own bundle) |
| Where discounts run | See listing | At checkout through Shopify Functions, no codes; tiers by item count or order total |
| Design control | See listing | Per bundle: templates, banner, cards, variant pickers, steps, cart, discount display, branding; store-wide custom CSS |
| Product data on cards | Not listed | Your own text with variables ({vendor}, {sku}, {inventory}, {savings}, {metafield.namespace.key}) or a metafield, in fixed slots on cards, quick view, cart items and the bundle cart; badges, lines or text blocks; low-stock lines; set in the live preview |
| Step rules | Not listed | Min and max per step and for the whole bundle (items or amount spent), steps that show only after certain picks, one of each, a move to the next step once one is full, free gift steps |
| Add-ons | Gift wrap (per listing, 4 Oct 2026) | Per bundle: gift message, To & From, delivery date, gift box, in the cart or a last step. Per product: engraving, gift wrap, photo upload. Free or charged, saved on the order line, with a "Personalise" badge on the products that take one |
| Upsells | Product page, cart and checkout upsells (plan not stated) | Free: a card for the bundle on other product pages, with its views, clicks and orders in the bundle's analytics |
| Developer SDK | Not listed; headless storefront support on Plus | window.eliteBundle.sdk plus eight storefront events |
| Support | Email on Free and Basic, priority on Grow & Advanced, 24/7 priority on Plus | In-app chat, about 10 minutes during IST business hours, one business day at most |
"See listing" means the App Store page did not give us a fact we could quote.
When to pick Simple Bundles
- Warehouse and 3PL tooling around kits is what you need most. Elite Bundle Builder's fixed bundles use Shopify's own bundle stock and order lines, without extra 3PL features.
- Fulfilment accuracy is the problem you are solving, not the bundle page.
- You want upsells in the cart or at checkout. Elite Bundle Builder's upsell shows on product pages only.
When to pick Elite Bundle Builder
- You want shoppers to pick the items: gift boxes, snack boxes, routines, sample packs.
- You have outgrown 3 bundles or 50 orders a month and do not want a monthly fee. The pricing page shows what free covers.
- You want the bundle page to match your theme, with per-bundle design and a live preview.
- You want tiered discounts applied at checkout without codes.
- You want shoppers to subscribe to a bundle they build, on plans from the subscription app you already use.
- You want metafields (calories, tags, care notes) on the product cards, or an SDK for a custom UI.
- You want shoppers to add a gift message, To & From or a delivery date once per bundle, or an engraving per product, free or charged, and see it on the order. The build your own bundle page shows where they go.
- You want to promote a bundle on the product pages of the items inside it and see how many clicks and orders that card brings in, without a bundle or order cap.
[image: A build your own bundle page with a progress discount bar next to a plain fixed kit listing]
Moving from Simple Bundles
Rebuild each bundle in the editor and keep it unlisted while you test checkout on your live theme. The build your own bundle docs walk through steps, rules and tiers. Retire the old bundle once the new one is active so two apps are not discounting the same items.
Frequently asked questions
Does Elite Bundle Builder track inventory?
Inventory is tracked on the real products in Shopify. The bundle is one cart line, and each picked item draws from its own stock. It does not create synthetic component stock or sync to a 3PL.
Is there an order limit on the free plan?
No. There is one plan, it is free, and there is no bundle, order or revenue cap. The features page lists everything included.
Can I have both apps installed while I switch?
Yes. Test in Elite Bundle Builder with bundles unlisted, then switch the live bundles over. More on the FAQ.