SMART Checkout Rules helps merchants control the checkout experience using flexible conditions. Hide, block, sort, or rename payment methods and shipping options based on rules like country, customer tag, cart value, product, or discount. Apply conditional logic to show or hide checkouts, prevent specific methods, or streamline delivery rules. Ideal for customizing high-risk checkouts, B2B logic, or order flows without code. Improve conversions with smarter, rule-based checkout controls.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan, or do I need to pay from day one?
SMART Checkout Rules is listed as free on the Shopify App Store, and merchant reviews confirm the app is 'valued for its powerful features and being free, offering substantial value without additional costs.' Third-party pricing trackers note that paid tiers (starting around $7.99/month) may exist for higher usage or advanced limits, so it's worth verifying the current plan structure after installing. A free dev-store plan is confirmed for testing.
Does this work on my Shopify plan, or do I need Shopify Plus?
The app uses Shopify Functions, and checkout apps distributed through the Shopify App Store are available on all plans — Basic and above — not just Shopify Plus. However, Shopify itself limits credit card field customizations in the US and Canada to Shopify Plus merchants; on other plans, you can still hide, rename, and reorder alternative payment methods (e.g., PayPal, COD) but standard credit card options will remain unchanged in those regions.
Can I set up rules without a developer or any coding knowledge?
Yes — the app is explicitly designed to work 'without code,' and merchants consistently describe setup as quick and straightforward. One reviewer noted they 'created a pre-checkout block in a few short minutes,' and the support team is known to jump in and help configure rules for merchants who need guidance, making it accessible regardless of technical skill level.
What kinds of checkout rules can I actually create?
You can hide, block, sort, or rename payment methods and shipping options based on conditions like customer country, customer tag, cart value, specific products, or applied discounts. Practical examples include blocking COD for high-risk regions, renaming payment options, hiding certain shipping rates for specific product types, applying shipping discounts based on order totals, and streamlining checkout flows for B2B or international customer segments.
What do other merchants say about the support team?
Support is consistently praised across 445 reviews, with 98% being 5-star ratings. Merchants highlight fast, professional responses — including on weekends — from named team members like Jason and Reymar. Common feedback describes the team as proactively helping to set up and troubleshoot rules, not just answering questions, making the overall experience 'set-and-forget' once configured.
Does it work for international or B2B stores?
Yes — the app is explicitly built for these use cases, with the listing calling it 'ideal for customizing high-risk checkouts, B2B logic, or order flows.' Rules can be scoped by customer country, allowing you to show or hide specific payment and shipping methods per market. The app interface supports 18 languages, including English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and more.
Can it help me reduce fraudulent or high-risk orders at checkout?
The app can block or restrict checkout methods for high-risk scenarios — for example, disabling COD for certain countries or customer segments — and is described as 'ideal for customizing high-risk checkouts.' However, it cannot block orders by email address or IP address range, as confirmed by a merchant reviewer; for those specific fraud signals, the support team can suggest alternative rule-based approaches.
