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AfterShip Returns VS Loop Returns

AfterShip outpaces Loop with faster innovation, deeper integrations, and enterprise-grade flexibility—helping brands scale faster, simplify operations, and deliver seamless customer experiences with an all-in-one solution.

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Trusted by the world’s biggest brands

AfterShip Returns - smarter, faster, and more flexible than Loop

01. Grow steadily with future-forward innovation

With 66% of our 450+ team dedicated to R&D and over 20,000 paying customers, AfterShip empowers faster growth, robust integrations, and future-proof solutions trusted by global enterprises. As a Shopify Plus partner, AfterShip leads the industry in product innovation—recognized even by Shopify for our pace and commitment to merchants. Customers move from Loop to AfterShip for our deep understanding of merchant needs, flexible solutions, 
and the agile team behind the scenes that consistently delivers on its promises.

grow steadily with future forward innovation

02. Streamline operations and unify CX with AfterShip's all-in-one solution

Unlike Loop, which depends on Wonderment to deliver the post-purchase experience, AfterShip offers a unified post-purchase solution with native integration across tracking, returns, shipping, and warranty management, all in one platform. While Wonderment has limited carrier support, AfterShip Tracking covers 1,200+ global carriers with faster updates, lower latency, and higher accuracy for a better CX. By minimizing tech stack complexity and ensuring consistent SLAs, AfterShip helps brands scale efficiently while delivering a seamless, connected, customizable customer journey.

streamline operations and unify cx

03. Scale faster with the tailored solutions and support at every growth stage

AfterShip powers global brands like MCM, Mejuri, and Cotton On, helping them deliver better customer experiences while expanding across regions. With features like multi-store analytics, multi-language, and multi-currency support, we make it easy for growing businesses to scale seamlessly. Unlike Loop, AfterShip supports multiple stores under a single organization—eliminating the need to log in and out of separate accounts and significantly improving operational efficiency. Our solution connects effortlessly with 14+ eCommerce platforms, including headless commerce, and is fully self-serve—backed by 24/7 global support whenever you need it.

scale faster with the tailored solutions and support at every growth stage

04. Flexible carrier service offering, better return experience

Unlike Loop, which supports carrier services only via shipping service providers and restricts merchants from selecting their own carriers, AfterShip offers direct integration with 40+ carriers, enabling merchants to choose services based on their needs. With strong partnerships with Easyship, and access to over 500,000 drop-off points, AfterShip Returns provides a more flexible and cost-efficient logistics network. Boxless drop-offs via Happy Returns and customer-paid return insurance further enhance the return experience.

flexible carrier service offering better return experience

05. Resolve complex accounting challenges

eCommerce returns always raise issues in accounting due to the complexity of refunds, gift cards, and store credit distribution. AfterShip is at the forefront to solve this challenge. AfterShip Returns is the only returns solution that supports Shopify Store Credit API, which makes reconciliation easy as never before. Also, it supports both Stripe and Shopify payment at checkout, adding more flexibility for both merchants and shoppers, while Loop does not support Store credit API or Shopify checkout.

resolve complex accounting challenges

06. Frictionless returns and enhanced CX through ecosystem integrations

AfterShip Returns integrates with key Shopify apps like Klaviyo, Attentive, Gorgias, Rise.ai, ShipBob, ShipMonk, and ShipHero, enhancing CX across the board. With Gorgias AI, shoppers instantly receive real-time updates on return status and personalized return portal links with pre-filled order details, making returns faster and smoother than Loop. Additionally, with Shopify store credit refunds, customers can easily use credit for future purchases without manually entering any codes, creating a more delightful post-return shopping experience.

frictionless returns and enhanced cx through ecosystem integrations

07. Drive more revenue with smarter exchanges

AfterShip outperforms Loop with its AI-powered exchange recommendations, offering dynamic, personalized incentives that significantly boost customer conversion. While Loop relies on a basic exchange flow, AfterShip’s advanced AI engine delivers smarter, more targeted upsell opportunities, maximizing revenue recovery with every return.

drive more revenue with smarter exchanges

08. Seamless in-store returns with Shopify POS integration

Unlike Loop’s standalone POS app, which requires brands to switch between POS and Loop consistently to process a return, AfterShip Returns integrates directly with Shopify POS to support seamless in-store returns and exchanges in one portal. Brands have the flexibility to apply incentives for in-store exchange, manage inventory, and handle return fulfillment—all in one system—to deliver a frictionless omnichannel experience that drives revenue and customer loyalty.

seamless in store returns with shopify pos integration

09. Detect first-time fraudulent behaviors accurately to prevent loss

Unlike Loop’s rigid fraud framework, which relies on a single solution provider for its detection model and basic detection methods, AfterShip Returns offers adaptable, data-driven fraud detection enhanced by logistics-based verification. From weight discrepancy analysis to fake or expired tracking number detection and item grading, AfterShip helps merchants prevent revenue loss—supported by flexible condition configurations and integrations that adapt to evolving risk strategies. AfterShip integrates with more third-party fraud detection solutions, and has a built-in item grading feature in admin.

detect first time fraudulent behaviors accurately to prevent loss

10. Centralized warranty solution for all channels

While Loop's warranty system can only identify and process orders from Shopify, AfterShip's solution centralizes warranty claims across all sales channels—including Shopify, Amazon, and more. With tailored workflows, dedicated warranty reasons, and resolution options that align with your warranty policy, AfterShip provides a superior customer experience and gives merchants actionable insights to reduce future warranty claims.

centralized warranty solution for all channels

See how AfterShip Returns and Loop Returns stack up

AfterShip Returns

Loop Returns

Product Innovation
AfterShip owns superior R&D resources to deliver highly scalable, reliable enterprise-grade return solutions and future-proof innovations through a roadmap-driven approach that grows with your business at a pace Loop cannot match.
Year founded

2012

2017

Number of employees
450+
Less than 300
% of workforce in R&D

Around 66%

Smaller team with limited resources

Number of paid customers

20,000+

5,000

Unified post-purchase solution
AfterShip delivers a superior unified post-purchase experience, seamlessly integrating best-in-class tracking, returns, EDD, and shipping solutions, while Loop only incorporates a basic tracking solution with narrower capabilities.
Tracking solution
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Enterprise grade, 1200+ carrier integrations, advanced feature sets, and faster tracking update

Basic Rely on Wonderment which is built for SMB

EDD solution
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Advanced - AI solution powered by 8 billion data points and dynamic external event analysis 

Basic Relying on historical data from merchants

Shipping solution
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Native solution with direct label generation functionality

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Integration & API
AfterShip provides deeper integration with major tech stacks and robust APIs, ensuring smoother order management & financial operations, lower operational costs, and faster time-to-value for growing brands.
Supported eCommerce platforms
14
Shopify & Shopify Plus only
Supported checkout method
Shopify checkout & Stripe
Stripe only
Shopify store credit API
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NetSuite integration
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Direct integration

Need additional iPaaS (which means additional costs)

Gorgias AI agent integration
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Shopify Exchange API
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Returns API & webhook
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Return shipping & logistics solutions
AfterShip offers extensive carrier integrations that minimize return shipping costs, while its flexible return options deliver a superior customer experience through greater convenience.
Carrier integrations
Over 40 direct carrier integrations + shipping service providers
21 carriers via shipping service providers
Carrier service selection
Supported via built-in carrier integrations
Not available through shipping service providers
Carrier drop-off points
500,000+
Much less
Boxless drop-off by Happy Returns
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Customer-paid return insurance
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Revenue retention
AfterShip maximizes revenue recovery with the best-in-class AI merchandising engine and flexible incentivized exchange options.
Incentivized exchanges & store credits
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On-store Shop Now
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Exchange product recommendation
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AI merchandising engine powered by strong databases
Basic without AI
In-store returns & exchanges on Shopify POS
Unlike Loop's standalone app, AfterShip's native Returns and exchange POS creates a frictionless in-store experience that drives higher revenue retention and customer satisfaction.
Buy online, return/exchange in store
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Directly process within Shopify POS
Need an additional app
on Shopify POS
In-store exchange incentives
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Manage in-store inventory
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Manage in-store return fulfillment & routing
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Omnichannel warranty management
AfterShip centralizes warranty claims across selling channels, provides a dedicated portal with purpose-built rules aligned to policies, and offers actionable insights on your product strategies for a better customer experience.
Omni-channel warranty claim portal
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Accept orders from all selling channels, such as marketplaces, distributors etc.
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Only accept Shopify orders
Purpose-built rules and workflows aligned to warranty policies
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Dedicated warranty reasons and resolution library
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Warranty analytics
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Return fraud management
Compared to Loop's rigid framework, AfterShip delivers more adaptable fraud detection solutions enhanced by logistics-based verification capabilities, helping merchants prevent revenue loss from the start with greater precision, while maintaining an excellent customer experience.
Flexibility of the detection model
More flexible conditions and open to integrations
One-size-fits-all conditions configured by a single solution provider
Weight discrepancy detection
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Effectively detect fraudulent activities including "empty box", partial returns, and product switching
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Fake/expired tracking number detection
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Fraud risk prediction based on historical data
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Wardrobing returns detection
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Return item grading (via API)
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Limit to integrated warehouse partners
Return item grading (on Admin)
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Customer-centric for your global growth
AfterShip helps businesses scale globally with a more comprehensive and flexible infrastructure for international expansion and personalized customer support across diverse markets.
24/7 global support
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Hands-on onboarding assistance
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Professional customer success team
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Personalized strategies
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Dedicated solution architects & engineering resources
Less flexible solutions
Multi-language return portal
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Auto-translation
Manual configuration
Multi-currency configuration
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Support multiple stores under an organization
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Multi-store analytics
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Consolidated in one dashboard
Need to switch accounts

Customer feedback says it all

87.5%

reduction in time spend on return management

70%

saved revenue comes from exchanges

Up to 141

point boost in NPS satisfaction scores

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Dec 05, 2022

“Easy setup, saves time with automation”

Have been using this return app for a few years now. Easy to install and set up your return page & return rules. It saves time by allowing customers to fill in their requests on their own. Things can be automated. They also have some label generation capacities, but I have not been using this option it as this is more US oriented service.

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Oct 28, 2022

“Exceptional customer support for any issues”

AfterShip has been a real-time saver. We have been using this app for a while. Customer support is awesome. They always make sure to help us with any issues (if any) we encounter. I highly recommend this app to anyone looking for a dependable app to help them with their returns process and help them save time.

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Jun 05, 2024

"Smart exchanges prevent lost sales"

Great reactive and helpful customer support and loving all the features of AfterShip can't wait to make it all live on my shop. Very easy to use and seems to be a powerful app, in particular love the way it can suggested new items to exchange instead of a refund. Recommended!

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Oct 28, 2022

“Professional, customizable return options”

I love this app. Easily customizable to offer all of the return option needed. Looks super professional and keeps all of your data nice and organized. Friendly assistance received.

Switching from Loop Returns to AfterShip Returns

To guarantee a seamless transition from Loop to AfterShip, we provide a dedicated Solutions Architect to guide you every step of the way.

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Step 1. Plan

Formulate a plan to build the post-purchase system of your dreams. Think about the features you want and how they'll interact with your current tools.

Step 2. Configure

Configure return settings, exchange options, carrier connections, and customize page content and notifications in AfterShip Returns portal.

Step 3. Test

Test each return request to ensure a smooth shopper experience and streamlined operational workflows, including RMA processing, return shipping, exchange tracking, and more.

Step 4. Scale

Once everything is running smoothly, you can duplicate your custom settings as needed to support your growing business.

How AfterShip customers drive growth through smarter returns

improve return experience
mejuri

“AfterShip plugs in easily with our other vendors and solutions. Its integration with Rise.AI helps create a seamless refund-to-store credit feature, reducing process complexities and keeping our customers happy.”

Kari Beiswanger
Senior Product Manager, Retail & Operations

recapture revenue
marc nolan

“This exchange feature took every problem away. Historically, those would have just resulted in a dead refund. That amount will only keep going up as we get more and more returns.”

Nicolas Callas
Director of Operations

25%

of refunds converted into exchange and store credit

reduce operational costs
aetrex

“AfterShip Returns has helped us achieve a 50% reduction in returns management costs, primarily through the reduction of manual workload and errors.”

Rui Kojima
Senior Director of eCommerce

70%

reduction in return management costs

50%

reduction in operational costs by reducing manual workload and errors

refine business strategy
fellow

“Our previous solution was inflexible with integrations, lacking an open API, and was unable to provide quality analytics - leaving us with a disruptive user experience. It lacked a quality return tracking experience and was unable to charge customers return fees effectively.”

Stephen Davis Hernandez
Digital Product Manager

20%

revenue recaptured

10%

of refunds converted into store credit

improve return experience
mejuri

“AfterShip plugs in easily with our other vendors and solutions. Its integration with Rise.AI helps create a seamless refund-to-store credit feature, reducing process complexities and keeping our customers happy.”

Kari Beiswanger
Senior Product Manager, Retail & Operations

recapture revenue
marc nolan

“This exchange feature took every problem away. Historically, those would have just resulted in a dead refund. That amount will only keep going up as we get more and more returns.”

Nicolas Callas
Director of Operations

25%

of refunds converted into exchange and store credit

reduce operational costs
aetrex

“AfterShip Returns has helped us achieve a 50% reduction in returns management costs, primarily through the reduction of manual workload and errors.”

Rui Kojima
Senior Director of eCommerce

70%

reduction in return management costs

50%

reduction in operational costs by reducing manual workload and errors

refine business strategy
fellow

“Our previous solution was inflexible with integrations, lacking an open API, and was unable to provide quality analytics - leaving us with a disruptive user experience. It lacked a quality return tracking experience and was unable to charge customers return fees effectively.”

Stephen Davis Hernandez
Digital Product Manager

20%

revenue recaptured

10%

of refunds converted into store credit

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