The 10 Best Automation Apps for Shopify

The top 10 apps merchants see when they search the Shopify App Store for automation, in the exact order the store ranks them. Only Shopify's organic ranking is shown, never sponsored ads.

Updated August 26, 2026 · Organic results only

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1

Shopify Flow

★ 4.7 (12,271 reviews) · Free

Automate everything and get back to business
2

Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation

★ 4.9 (35 reviews) · Free plan available

Recover abandoned checkouts, confirm orders & chat on WhatsApp
Built for Shopify
3

Zapier: Workflow Automation

★ 3.7 (56 reviews) · Free plan available

Easy automations for your ecommerce business.
4

WorkflowMail Emails

★ 5.0 (41 reviews) · Free plan available

Send transactional emails with Flow automation actions
Built for Shopify
5

Workflow Automation—React Flow

★ 5.0 (153 reviews) · Free to install

Save your time with fulfillment, tagging, and email automation
Built for Shopify
6

Arigato Automation

★ 4.8 (182 reviews) · Free trial available

Custom workflows & pre-built flow library for easy automation
7

Chargeflow Prevent Chargebacks

★ 4.7 (367 reviews) · Free to install

Automate Chargebacks, Fraud Prevention & Reduce Dispute Rate
8

Mechanic

★ 5.0 (128 reviews) · Free trial available

Premium workflow automation and custom development platform
Built for Shopify
9

SMART Functions Creator

★ 5.0 (97 reviews) · Free

Migrate and create scripts or discounts with a function editor
Built for Shopify
10

SupaEasy: AI Functions creator

★ 5.0 (203 reviews) · Free plan available

From script to function: generate & migrate functions codeless
Built for Shopify

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best Automation app for Shopify?

Based on the Shopify App Store's own organic ranking for "automation", Shopify Flow currently holds the #1 spot, with a 4.7 star rating across 12,271 reviews. The best choice for your store still depends on your requirements, so compare the top results above.

How is this ranking determined?

We record the organic results merchants actually see when searching the Shopify App Store for "automation", refreshed daily. Sponsored ("Ad") placements are excluded, so positions reflect Shopify's real search ranking rather than paid promotion. Source: the Shopify App Store search results for "automation", you can verify the current ranking there yourself.

Which Automation apps are Built for Shopify?

6 of the top 10 automation apps hold the Built for Shopify badge: Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation, WorkflowMail Emails, Workflow Automation—React Flow, Mechanic, SMART Functions Creator and more.

What does the Built for Shopify badge mean?

Built for Shopify
Built for Shopify is the highest level of recognition Shopify awards an app. To earn the badge, an app must meet Shopify's standards for safety, performance, ease of use, and proven usefulness: it cannot slow down the admin, storefront, or checkout, must integrate seamlessly into the Shopify admin, and must demonstrate quality through installs, reviews, and ratings over time. When comparing similar apps, preferring ones with the badge is a safe default. Learn more about the Built for Shopify badge →

As of August 26, 2026, the top-ranked automation app on the Shopify App Store is Shopify Flow, with a 4.7 star rating across 12,271 reviews. 6 of the top 10 carry the Built for Shopify badge, and the average rating is 4.8 stars across 13,533 reviews.

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