Shopify bundles comparison
Simple Bundles & Kits vs Assortion: choose by fit, not feature count.
Both options help with bundles, but they suit different stores and ways of working. Start with the problem you need to solve and the result you expect before comparing features.
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The verdict
Which route sounds most like your store?
Choose Simple Bundles & Kits when Kits with component inventory. Choose Assortion when you want bundles and cart upsells in one app. Choose neither if your current setup already does enough or the expected improvement would not justify the extra cost and work.
Simple Bundles & Kits
Kits with component inventory. Choose Simple Bundles when component inventory and fulfilment accuracy matter more than promotional bundle design.
Assortion
You want bundles and cart upsells in one app. An all-in-one merchandising app for bundles, product add-ons, quantity breaks, cart offers and post-purchase upsells.
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Wait if the bundles problem is still occasional, your current setup already handles it or your team does not have time to use either app well.
See what to fix firstBest fit
Choose the statement closest to your store.
Simple Bundles & Kits is the stronger fit when:
- Kits with component inventory
- Merchants integrating bundles with fulfilment or ERP systems
- Its strongest use case is operationally complex kits that must break into components for inventory, fulfilment or ERP workflows.
Assortion is the stronger fit when:
- You want bundles and cart upsells in one app
- You have clear complementary products and margin limits
- You can maintain offer rules as products and stock change
At a glance
The differences that should affect your decision.
Use this to narrow the choice, then verify current pricing and compatibility before installing anything.
Simple Bundles & KitsKits with component inventory
AssortionYou want bundles and cart upsells in one app
Simple Bundles & KitsIt solves the operational problem created when a sellable parent bundle hides the exact products, quantities, locations and SKUs that inventory, warehouse, 3PL, ERP, returns and finance workflows need to process accurately.
AssortionIts core job is running several related bundle and upsell formats through one consistent app.
Simple Bundles & KitsFixed and mix-and-match bundles, Bundle inventory handling, Bundle discount logic
AssortionProduct bundles and frequently bought together offers, Quantity breaks and product add-ons, Cart customisation and rewards
Simple Bundles & KitsMore operational setup than a lightweight bundle app.
AssortionA broad feature set creates more setup and testing work.
Simple Bundles & KitsFrom USD 29/monthSubscription
AssortionFree for development storesMonthly order tiers
Simple Bundles & KitsHeavier setup
AssortionModerate setup
Practical setup plan
See what choosing each app asks you to do.
These are the minimum steps for a controlled launch. The full app guides contain the detailed walkthroughs.
Simple Bundles & Kits
Use Simple Bundles & Kits for a controlled first use case and expand only after the result is proven.
- Define the operational bundle case and source hierarchy
- Choose Simple Bundles 2.0 and the order-processing fallback
- Select the plan, billing term and support scope
- Design the parent, component and builder architecture
Assortion
Use Assortion for a controlled first use case and expand only after the result is proven.
- Define the first job
- Configure the smallest useful version
- Check the connected journey
- Run realistic tests
Complete these checks before launch
- The complete customer and operational journey works on mobile and desktop.
- Required Shopify data and integrations update once and in the intended place.
- A named owner can resolve common failures without unsafe access or manual workarounds.
- The measured value is compared with software cost, team time and new support demand.
Before you spend
Wait if any of these sound familiar.
Buying an app will not solve these gaps. Complete the checks below first, then return to the comparison with a clearer brief.
- 01
Stores needing only a simple promotional bundle
- 02
You only need one fixed bundle that Shopify Bundles can handle
- 03
The problem is still occasional, your current setup already handles it or neither app would create enough value to justify the extra cost and work.
The free assessment shows what deserves attention now and what can wait.
Your next route
Research, try or get a store-specific answer.
Simple Bundles & Kits
Kits with component inventory. Choose Simple Bundles when component inventory and fulfilment accuracy matter more than promotional bundle design.
- Starting price
- From USD 29/month
- Setup
- Heavier setup
Assortion
You want bundles and cart upsells in one app. An all-in-one merchandising app for bundles, product add-ons, quantity breaks, cart offers and post-purchase upsells.
- Starting price
- Free for development stores
- Setup
- Moderate setup
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Get my free resultFrequently asked questions
Common questions before you decide.
Is Simple Bundles & Kits better than Assortion?
Not automatically. Simple Bundles & Kits is the better fit when kits with component inventory. Assortion is the better fit when you want bundles and cart upsells in one app.
Which is easier to set up: Simple Bundles & Kits or Assortion?
Simple Bundles & Kits is currently classed as heavier setup, while Assortion is moderate setup. The real effort depends on your data, integrations, theme and the number of workflows you enable.
How should I test Simple Bundles & Kits against Assortion before committing?
Choose one real customer journey and one measurable outcome. Complete the same checks for both options, including the complete customer and operational journey works on mobile and desktop. and required shopify data and integrations update once and in the intended place., then compare the result and the work your team had to do.
What should I measure after choosing Simple Bundles & Kits or Assortion?
Record the current result before launch, then measure the customer outcome the app is meant to improve alongside app cost, support demand, errors and the time required to run it. Keep the app only when the total value is clear.
Can I switch between Simple Bundles & Kits and Assortion later?
Usually, but switching can affect settings, customer data, theme placements, integrations and reporting. Export what you can, document the current setup and test the replacement before removing the original app.
View the official sources used for this comparison
- Simple Bundles & Kits official websiteofficial website
- Simple Bundles & Kits Shopify App Store listingshopify app store
- Simple Bundles official website and pricingofficial website
- Simple Bundles Help Centrehelp centre
- Freshly Commerce legal centreother
- Freshly Commerce Privacy Policyother
- Freshly Commerce Terms of Serviceother
- Introducing Simple Bundles 2.0documentation
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