Shopify app comparison
Simple Bundles & Kits vs MBC Bundle Builder
Choose Simple Bundles & Kits when Kits with component inventory. Choose MBC Bundle Builder when Customers need to choose products inside a box or kit. 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.
Setup: Heavier setup
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MBC Bundle Builder
Customers need to choose products inside a box or kit. A build-your-own-box and mix-and-match bundle app for stores that need customer choice, step-based builders and component stock handling.
Setup: Moderate setup
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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.
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| What to check | Simple Bundles & Kits | MBC Bundle Builder |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Fixed and mix-and-match bundles, Bundle inventory handling, Bundle discount logic | Build-your-own-box journeys, Mix-and-match and step-based bundles, Component inventory handling |
| Important limitation | More operational setup than a lightweight bundle app. | Interactive builders require more mobile and accessibility testing. |
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.
MBC Bundle Builder is the stronger fit when:
- Customers need to choose products inside a box or kit
- Your warehouse must understand bundle components
- You can manage availability, limits and substitutions
What will you actually pay?
Simple Bundles & Kits
FreeFree plan available. Paid tiers are $14 for Basic, $39 for Grow/Advanced and $149 for Plus stores per month. Check bundle and order limits.
Pricing checked 2026-09-07Check official pricing ↗MBC Bundle Builder
From USD 19.99/monthFree is for development and Partner stores. The published live-store plan lists no additional fees.
Pricing checked 2026-09-07Check official pricing ↗You might not need either yet
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.
- Stores needing only a simple promotional bundle
- You only need a fixed multipack
- 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.
Ready to set it up?
Start with one useful feature and test the customer journey before switching on more.
Set up 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
Set up MBC Bundle Builder
Use MBC Bundle Builder 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
Checks that apply to either app
- The complete customer and operational journey works on mobile and desktop.
- Required Shopify data and integrations update once and in the intended place.
- A person responsible can resolve common failures without unsafe access or manual workarounds.
- The measured value is compared with software cost, team time and new support demand.
Common questions
Is Simple Bundles & Kits better than MBC Bundle Builder?
Not automatically. Simple Bundles & Kits is the better fit when kits with component inventory. MBC Bundle Builder is the better fit when customers need to choose products inside a box or kit.
Which is easier to set up: Simple Bundles & Kits or MBC Bundle Builder?
Simple Bundles & Kits is currently classed as heavier setup, while MBC Bundle Builder 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 MBC Bundle Builder 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 MBC Bundle Builder?
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 MBC Bundle Builder 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.
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