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 July 12, 2026 · Organic results only

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1

Sidekick, your AI cofounder
2

Shopify Flow

★ 4.7 (11,648 reviews) · Free
3

Whapi: WhatsApp API Automation

★ 5.0 (35 reviews) · Free plan available
Built for Shopify
4

Workflow Automation—React Flow

★ 5.0 (172 reviews) · Free to install

Save your time with fulfillment, tagging, and email automation
Built for Shopify
5

Zapier: Workflow Automation

★ 4.0 (74 reviews) · Free plan available

Easy automations for your ecommerce business.
6

Mechanic

★ 5.0 (141 reviews) · Free trial available

Premium workflow automation and custom development platform
Built for Shopify
7

Arigato Automation

★ 4.8 (192 reviews) · Free trial available

Custom workflows & pre-built flow library for easy automation
8

WorkflowMail

★ 5.0 (43 reviews) · Free plan available

Effortlessly send tailored transactional emails via Flow
Built for Shopify
9

Order Automator

★ 4.8 (112 reviews) · Free plan available

Automate workflows, Amazon MCF, and post purchase upsells
Built for Shopify
10

FC ‑ Functions Creator Scripts

★ 5.0 (88 reviews) · Free

Migrate and create scripts or discounts with a function editor
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", Sidekick, your AI cofounder currently holds the #1 spot. 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, Workflow Automation—React Flow, Mechanic, WorkflowMail, Order Automator 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 July 12, 2026, the top-ranked automation app on the Shopify App Store is Sidekick, your AI cofounder. 6 of the top 10 carry the Built for Shopify badge, and the average rating is 4.8 stars across 12,505 reviews.

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