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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
See how AfterShip Returns and Loop Returns stack up
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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