OrderRules vs LIMITER (MageComp)
A free plan vs a $3.99/month app. Two Shopify order limit apps with very different scope.
Updated October 2026
LIMITER is the cheaper paid app; OrderRules has a free plan. LIMITER by MageComp costs $3.99/month, or $39.99/year (~$3.33/mo), for per-product quantity rules, with a 7-day trial and no free plan. OrderRules has a free Starter plan and Pro at $9.99/month β cancel anytime β and adds automated store hours, holiday calendar, storewide order caps, per-customer purchase limits, and checkout validation. Pick LIMITER if per-product limits are all you need and you want the lowest paid price. Pick OrderRules if you want a free starting point or features beyond per-product rules.
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OrderRules
5.07+ reviews Β· Freeβ$19.99/mo Β· Monthly billing
Best for stores that want flexibility, a free starting point, or features beyond per-product limits. Cancel anytime. Free tier included.
Install FreeLIMITER (MageComp)
5.04 reviews Β· $3.99/mo or $39.99/yr Β· Monthly or annual billing
Best for stores that need basic per-product limits only and want the lowest paid price β $3.99/month, or less on annual billing.
View on App StoreFeature-by-Feature Comparison
What you get with each app today.
| Feature | OrderRules | LIMITER |
|---|---|---|
| Billing Model | Monthly | Monthly or annual |
| Starting Price | $0 (Starter plan) | $3.99/mo |
| Built for Shopify | ||
| Equivalent Monthly Cost | $0β$9.99/mo | $3.99/mo (~$3.33/mo annual) |
| Free Plan Available | ||
| Cancel Anytime | Monthly plan available | |
| Per-Product Quantity Limits | ||
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | Pro | |
| Storewide Daily Order Caps | ||
| Storewide Weekly/Monthly Caps | Pro | |
| Automated Store Hours | ||
| Holiday Calendar (1-click) | ||
| Per-Customer Purchase Limits | Pro | |
| Per-Customer Spending Caps | Pro | |
| Dynamic Storefront Messaging ({REM_QTY}) | ||
| CSV Bulk Import/Export | Pro | |
| Shopify Functions Checkout Validation | ||
| App Store Review Count | 7 | 4 |
Feature accuracy based on each app's Shopify App Store listing as of October 2026. Re-verify before purchasing β app capabilities change.
Pricing: Free plan vs $3.99/month
The biggest practical difference between these two apps.
OrderRules
Monthly billing, cancel anytime.
- Starter (Free)
- $0/mo
- Pro
- $9.99/mo
- Annual Pro equivalent
- ~$119.88/yr
LIMITER (MageComp)
Monthly or annual billing, no free plan.
- Monthly plan
- $3.99/mo
- Annual plan
- $39.99/yr
- Monthly equivalent
- ~$3.33/mo
- Free plan
- None
Where LIMITER Wins
- Lower paid price β $3.99/mo, or $39.99/yr (~$3.33/mo), cheaper than OrderRules Pro's $9.99/mo if you only need per-product limits.
- Backed by MageComp, an established Magento ecosystem vendor with a long track record in commerce extensions.
- Simple, focused per-product limit rules without feature bloat for stores that only need basic min/max.
Where OrderRules Wins
- A free plan to start on β LIMITER has no free plan, only a 7-day trial.
- Free Starter plan with no commitment β store hours, holiday calendar, 100 daily orders, and 3 product limits included.
- Larger App Store review base for peer validation before installing.
- Storewide daily / weekly / monthly order caps β LIMITER caps per product only.
- Automated store hours in your timezone, with one window per day that can run past midnight.
- One-click holiday calendar import for 16 countries.
- Checkout validation with Shopify Functions β LIMITER's listing describes product-page and add-to-cart limits only.
- Per-customer purchase limits and spending caps across orders, tracked by Shopify customer ID (login required).
- Dynamic storefront messaging with the {REM_QTY} live counter for FOMO/urgency.
- CSV bulk import/export for managing limits across hundreds of products at once.
- Delivery dates, time slots and per-slot caps on Advanced ($19.99/mo).
Which App Should You Pick?
By use case β based on rule type and store profile.
| Your store | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Stable, long-term per-product limit needs at the lowest paid price | LIMITER | If per-product limits are all you need, LIMITER's $3.99/mo (or $39.99/yr) is cheaper than OrderRules Pro at $9.99/mo. |
| Want to try before committing | OrderRules | OrderRules has a free Starter plan and monthly billing on Pro. LIMITER has no free plan, only a 7-day trial. |
| Bakery / Cafe / Restaurant with capacity constraints | OrderRules | Daily caps, store hours, holiday calendar. LIMITER focuses on per-product rules only. |
| Limited drop with per-customer purchase limits | OrderRules | Per-customer limits across orders, checked at checkout. LIMITER can target customer tags but doesn't count a customer's past orders. |
| Need scheduling, daily caps, or customer-level rules | OrderRules | OrderRules covers all three rule families. LIMITER is per-product only. |
| Want to read App Store reviews before installing | OrderRules | OrderRules has more App Store reviews to consult. LIMITER currently has 4 reviews β too few to evaluate via peer feedback alone. |
| Minimums or case packs only for B2B buyers, or a minimum order value | Native Shopify | B2B catalog quantity rules (every plan since April 2026) and Checkout Blocks order value limits cover these without an app. Add an app when you need limits across orders, daily caps or store hours. |
Final Verdict
LIMITER by MageComp is a focused per-product limit app at $3.99/month, or $39.99/year (~$3.33/month). For stores that only need basic per-product quantity rules, it is cheaper than OrderRules Pro at $9.99/month. However, LIMITER does not offer storewide order caps, automated store hours, holiday calendar, per-customer purchase limits, checkout validation, or CSV bulk import β all features OrderRules includes. With LIMITER's small App Store review count (4 reviews at time of writing) and no free plan, OrderRules' free Starter plan is the lower-risk way to get started, with the option to upgrade to Pro only when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes β OrderRules is the right LIMITER alternative for any store that wants a free plan or features beyond per-product quantity limits. LIMITER costs $3.99/month (or $39.99/year), has no free plan and focuses on basic product rules. OrderRules covers automated store hours, holiday calendar, storewide order caps, per-customer limits, and checkout validation β none of which LIMITER offers.
For per-product limits only, yes. LIMITER costs $3.99/month, or $39.99/year (roughly $3.33/month), which is cheaper than OrderRules Pro at $9.99/month over a 12-month period. However, OrderRules has a free Starter plan that includes store hours, holiday calendar, daily order limits, and 3 product limits at no cost β if you only need basic capacity management, OrderRules' free tier costs nothing.
LIMITER currently has 4 App Store reviews β a small sample size that makes it difficult to validate via peer feedback alone. This may be because the app is newer to the Shopify ecosystem, niche, or has a smaller install base than established competitors. The reviews it has are positive, but consider how much social proof matters for your decision before you pay for a plan.
No. LIMITER focuses on per-product quantity rules; it can schedule limits, but it does not include automated store hours, a holiday calendar, or storewide daily / weekly / monthly order caps. OrderRules includes all of these β and store hours and the holiday calendar are available on the free Starter plan.
Yes. The two apps run independently, so you can install OrderRules alongside LIMITER, configure equivalent rules, test through your storefront and with Shop Pay, and then uninstall LIMITER (if you're on its annual plan, you may prefer to wait until the term ends). No theme edits or code changes are required for the switch.
Not in the same way. OrderRules validates at checkout with Shopify Functions, so limits also apply to Shop Pay, Apple Pay and direct checkout links. LIMITER's listing describes limits on product-page quantity selectors and the Add to Cart button, lists no checkout validation, and doesn't request Shopify Functions access. Ask MageComp before relying on it for drops. No validation Function covers POS sales, order edits, subscription renewals or orders created through the API.
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Try before you buy
Free Starter plan. Monthly billing. Cancel anytime. 14-day free trial on paid plans.