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Essential Upsell vs GemPages
Essential Upsell has a free plan and paid plans from $9.99/mo, and is a newer build (launched 2024); GemPages has a free plan and paid plans from $29/mo, and has a larger review base (4,274 reviews).Last checked Oct 30, 2026. From public Shopify App Store listings. How we rank
What makes each one different
Essential Upsell
- has a lower starting paid price ($9.99/mo)
- is a newer build (launched 2024)
Best for: stores that want a low monthly cost as they grow.
GemPages
- has a larger review base (4,274 reviews)
- has a longer track record (since 2017)
Best for: merchants who want a widely used, well reviewed option.
Both are top-rated upsell and bundles apps. This read is generated only from differences in their public listings, not from opinions.
Full lineup
| Essential Upsell App CardApp Store Essential Upsell & Cross Sell | GemPages App CardApp Store GemPages Landing Page Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Pack Rating | 92 | 93 |
| Stars | 5.0★ | 4.9★ |
| Reviews | 2,463 | 4,274 |
| Rating breakdown | 5★97% 4★2% 3★0% 2★0% 1★0% | 5★96% 4★2% 3★0% 2★0% 1★1% |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid (real monthly cost) | $9.99/mo | $29/mo |
| Free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
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| Integrations only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Features only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Languages | Not listed | Not listed |
| Built for Shopify | Not listed | Not listed |
| Launched | June 10, 2024 | March 13, 2017 |
| Developer | Essential Bundles & Upsells | GEMCOMMERCE CO., LTD |
| Source | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 |