OrderRules as a Flare alternative
Both apps check the delivery date at checkout. Flare goes deeper on shipping. OrderRules adds the ordering rules around delivery. Here's when each fits.
Updated October 2026
Flare and OrderRules both check the delivery date at checkout, which most delivery apps don't. Flare (4.9 stars across 117 reviews, Built for Shopify) is delivery-first. Its $15 Organised plan lists checkout validation. Its $99 Advanced plan adds shipping rates by postcode, order limits, UPS and FedEx transit estimates, and the checkout date picker on Shopify Plus. Flare's plans are capped by monthly sales through Flare: $5K free, $30K and $100K. OrderRules is an ordering-rules app that also does delivery. Per-date and per-slot caps are on the $19.99 Advanced plan, alongside store hours, a daily order cap and per-customer limits. Pick Flare for shipping rates and integrations. Pick OrderRules when delivery is one part of a capacity problem.
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OrderRules
5.07+ reviews Β· Freeβ$19.99/mo
Best when the delivery date is part of a wider capacity problem: per-date and per-slot caps, store hours, daily order caps and per-customer limits, all checked at checkout.
Install FreeFlare
4.9117+ reviews Β· Freeβ$99/mo
Best when you want the date checked at checkout for $15/month, or need shipping rates by postcode and ShipStation, Recharge or Skio integrations.
View on App StoreFeature-by-Feature Comparison
What you get with each app today.
| Feature | OrderRules | Flare |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0 (Starter) | $0 (to $5K sales/mo) |
| Built for Shopify | ||
| Top Paid Tier | $19.99/mo | $99/mo |
| Free Plan Available | ||
| Delivery date picker | Advanced | |
| Delivery time slots | Advanced | |
| Per-date / per-slot capacity limits | Advanced ($19.99) | Advanced ($99) |
| Blackout dates | Advanced | |
| Order cutoff & lead time | Advanced | |
| Scheduled in-store pickup | Advanced | |
| Shopify Functions Checkout Validation | Organised ($15) | |
| Local delivery rates by zone / distance | Advanced ($99) | |
| Estimated delivery date on product pages | Advanced | |
| Japanese carrier CSV export | Advanced | |
| Automated Store Hours | ||
| Per-Customer Purchase Limits | Pro | Not listed |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | Pro | Not listed |
| Case packs / order in multiples | Pro | Not listed |
| App Store Review Count | 7 | 117 |
Feature accuracy based on each app's Shopify App Store listing as of October 2026. Re-verify before purchasing β app capabilities change.
Pricing
Both have a free plan. Flare's checkout validation starts lower, at $15. Its order limits are on $99. OrderRules' delivery suite, caps included, is on one $19.99 plan.
OrderRules
Free tier, then Pro and Advanced.
- Starter (Free)
- $0/mo
- Pro
- $9.99/mo
- Advanced
- $19.99/mo
Flare
Free plan, then two paid plans, capped by monthly sales through Flare.
- Free
- $0/mo
- Organised
- $15/mo
- Advanced
- $99/mo
Where Flare Wins
- Checkout validation from $15/month, less than OrderRules Advanced at $19.99.
- A free plan that already includes the date picker, blocked dates, cutoffs, pickup and time slots (up to $5K monthly sales).
- Shipping rates and delivery surcharges by postcode, product, basket value and weight on the $99 plan. OrderRules doesn't calculate rates.
- UPS and FedEx live transit estimates, plus integrations with ShipStation, Recharge, Skio and Shopify POS.
- 117 reviews at 4.9 stars, a longer track record on delivery than OrderRules has.
Where OrderRules Wins
- Per-date and per-slot caps on the $19.99 plan. Flare lists order limits on its $99 plan.
- No sales cap. Flare's plans stop at $5K, $30K and $100K in monthly sales through Flare.
- Store hours, a holiday calendar and a daily order cap, free on the Starter plan.
- Per-customer purchase limits across orders, minimum order quantity and case packs.
- Japanese carrier CSV export for Yamato, Sagawa and Japan Post.
Which App Should You Pick?
By use case β based on rule type and store profile.
| Your store | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The date checked at checkout for the lowest price | Flare | Its listing puts checkout validation on the $15 Organised plan. |
| Shipping rates by postcode or weight | Flare | OrderRules doesn't calculate delivery or shipping rates. |
| A full Saturday that has to stay full | OrderRules | Per-date and per-slot caps checked at checkout on $19.99, without a sales cap. |
| Kitchen hours, daily caps or per-customer limits too | OrderRules | Delivery dates, store hours, order caps and customer limits in one app. |
Final Verdict
Flare is the closest app to OrderRules on delivery, because both check the date at checkout. If you also need shipping rates, UPS or FedEx transit estimates, or subscription integrations, Flare is the stronger pick, and its $15 plan is the cheapest way to get a validated date. Choose OrderRules when you need capacity caps without a sales ceiling, or when the date picker sits next to store hours, daily order caps and customer limits that you'd otherwise run in a second app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, when delivery dates are one part of what you need. Both apps check the delivery date at checkout. OrderRules adds per-date and per-slot caps on its $19.99 plan, plus store hours, daily order caps and per-customer limits in the same app. Flare is the better fit if you need shipping rates by postcode, UPS or FedEx transit estimates, or integrations with ShipStation, Recharge or Skio.
For a validated delivery date alone, Flare: its Organised plan is $15/month, against OrderRules Advanced at $19.99/month. For capacity caps per date or slot, OrderRules: Flare lists order limits on its $99 Advanced plan. Flare's plans are also capped by monthly sales through Flare ($5K free, $30K on Organised, $100K on Advanced); OrderRules' plans aren't priced by sales volume. Prices checked October 23, 2026.
They suit different stores. Zapiet (from $49.99/month, no free plan) is the most established pickup and local delivery app, with deep multi-location and POS support. Flare is cheaper and builds its pitch around checking the date at checkout, which its listing puts on the $15 plan. Zapiet lists its checkout widget on the $179.99 Professional plan. Pick Zapiet for complex multi-location operations, Flare for a validated date on a budget. Prices checked October 23, 2026.
Pickeasy (free for 10 orders a month, then $9.99β$29.99) is cheaper for a basic date picker with local delivery rates and has far more reviews. Flare lists checkout validation on its $15 plan, which Pickeasy's listing doesn't mention. Pickeasy lists a checkout page widget only as a $59.99 Enterprise option. Pick Flare if a bypassed date is costly, Pickeasy if a widget is enough. Prices checked October 23, 2026.
Yes, on its $99 Advanced plan, per its listing, along with date rescheduling. Flare's free and $15 plans don't list order limits. OrderRules puts per-date and per-slot caps on its $19.99 Advanced plan.
You can, but pick one app to own the delivery date, or shoppers see two date widgets and two checkout checks. A common split is Flare for delivery dates and shipping rates, and OrderRules for store hours, daily order caps and per-customer limits.
Flare, with 4.9 stars across 117 reviews, against OrderRules at 5.0 stars across 7 reviews. Flare launched in November 2023; OrderRules' delivery suite launched in July 2026. Both apps are Built for Shopify.
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Delivery dates and order limits in one app
If you need delivery scheduling and capacity rules together, that's what OrderRules is for. Free plan, 14-day Advanced trial.