Stay AI Features.
No Commission.
Compare Stay AI's subscription platform with Chargezen Subscriptions: features, transaction fees, and what each costs at your order volume.
$199/month for Shopify Advanced and Shopify Plus stores.
Self-serve software or help with setup and migration.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you get with each platform.
| Feature | Stay AI | Chargezen |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribe & Save Recurring subscriptions with a discount | Included | Included |
| Prepaid Subscriptions Several deliveries paid upfront | Included | Included |
| Bundles and Build-a-Box Customer-built subscription boxes | Included | Included |
| Mystery Box Merchant-curated surprise boxes | Not listed | Included |
| Customer Portal Self-service subscription management | Included | Included |
| Passwordless Login Portal access with a one-time code | Not listed | Included |
| Payment Recovery Automatic retries and customer notices | Included | Included |
| Cancellation Flows Ask why and offer alternatives before cancelling | AI-powered | Included |
| Churn Prediction Spot at-risk subscribers early | Predictive analytics | Daily risk score |
| SMS Subscription Management Subscribers manage orders by text | Email & SMS chatbot | SMS commands |
| Inventory Forecasting Predict demand from subscription data | Not listed | Included |
| Recharge Migration Move subscriptions from Recharge | Done by their team | Self-serve App sync |
| No Commission No percentage of subscription revenue | Not included | Included |
The Real Cost Comparison
Compare subscription software costs at 5,000 monthly orders with a $50 average order value.
Stay AI
Example uses public Pro rates, without negotiated or Enterprise pricing. Messaging, payment processing, taxes, and other services are excluded. Stay AI pricing, checked October 9, 2026.
Chargezen
Chargezen Subscriptions is $1,990 billed annually or $199/month, for Shopify Advanced and Shopify Plus stores, with no commission. Software only; excludes applicable usage, taxes, and any payment processing charges. Chargezen pricing.
Annual cost difference in this example: $45,398
Annual difference in subscription software costs for this example, before excluded costs. Actual totals depend on your plan and usage.
Plan your move from Stay AI
Review your data, billing schedules, and rollout requirements before making the switch.
Export From Stay AI
Export your active subscriptions from Stay AI as a spreadsheet.
Create Matching Plans
Create a Chargezen plan for each frequency you sell, so every row has a selling plan ID.
Import the CSV
Map each subscription to Chargezen's CSV columns and upload it. Any row with an error is listed before anything imports.
Stop Billing in Stay AI
Cancel the imported subscriptions in Stay AI before their next charge date. See the migration guide.
Why Brands Choose Chargezen
Unified Platform
Manage subscriptions, customer communication, and partner programs within Chargezen.
AI-Powered
Use AI agents to help with customer support, follow-ups, and everyday business tasks.
Clear Pricing
Review platform prices and applicable usage costs, with monthly and annual billing options.
Common questions
- How much does Stay AI cost compared with Chargezen?
- At 5,000 monthly orders with a $50 average order value, Stay AI Pro costs about $47,388 a year: $499/month plus 1% + $0.19 per transaction, at public rates checked October 9, 2026. Chargezen Subscriptions is $1,990 a year ($199/month) for Shopify Advanced and Shopify Plus stores, with no commission or per-order fees. Messaging, payment processing and taxes are excluded from both.
- Which features does Stay AI have that Chargezen should be checked against?
- Stay AI lists AI personalization, predictive analytics, AI-powered cancellation and win-back flows, A/B testing, digital punch cards and an email and SMS chatbot. Compare each one you rely on with Chargezen before switching.
- How do I move my subscriptions from Stay AI to Chargezen?
- Export your subscriptions from Stay AI, create a Chargezen plan for each frequency you sell, and upload a CSV with one contract per row. If any row has an error nothing imports and each problem is listed. Then cancel the imported subscriptions in Stay AI before their next charge date.
Ready to switch from Stay AI?
Review the products, pricing, and setup options that fit your business.
