LiveShoply vs Bambuser
The Bambuser alternative for Shopify stores that want live shopping at a small-business price.
Bambuser is one of the best-known names in live shopping, and its Shopify app adds in-player checkout, UGC from socials and multistreaming to social channels on its $249 Growth plan. LiveShoply covers live shows, replays and shoppable video from $29/month, with polls, giveaways and live deals on every plan and multistreaming from $79.
You want an established enterprise vendor behind your live shopping.
You want paid plans from $29 instead of $79, and multistreaming from $79 instead of $249.
LiveShoply: free, then $29/mo · Bambuser: free (250 views), then $79/mo
Bambuser is a Swedish live video shopping company; its Bambuser Video Shopping app for Shopify launched in January 2024 and combines live shows, shoppable video and UGC. On the Shopify App Store it's rated 2.3 from 4 reviews. This page compares it with LiveShoply feature by feature, using the prices and features each app publishes on its Shopify App Store listing. We're the LiveShoply team, so we've made a point of including where Bambuser is the better choice.
At a glance
| Feature | LiveShoply | Bambuser |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ 300 viewer minutes | ✓ 250 views/month |
| Entry paid plan | $29/month | $79/month |
| Mid-tier plan | $79/month | $249/month |
| Usage model | Viewer minutes | Views |
| Live shows & shoppable video | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-player checkout / product cards | Product pinning & add to cart | ✓ shoppable product cards with in-player checkout |
| Polls, giveaways, live deals | ✓ every plan | Not listed |
| AI subtitles / captions | Growth and up | Essential ($79) and up |
| AI highlight clips | Growth and up | Not listed |
| UGC from socials | Upload | Essential and up |
| Multistream to social | Growth+ ($79, OBS shows) | Growth ($249) |
| Team seats | Not limited by plan | 2 / 3 / 10 users |
| Admin languages | 11 | English |
"Not listed" means we couldn't find the feature on Bambuser's public plan list — it may exist elsewhere in their product.
Pricing compared
LiveShoply
Charges by viewer minutes — one person watching for one minute.
- Free (300 viewer minutes)
- Starter $29/mo (5,000)
- Growth $79/mo (20,000)
- Pro $199/mo (60,000). No commission
Bambuser
Monthly plans with included views and user seats.
- Free: 2 users, 250 views/month, live shopping and shoppable video, drag-and-drop blocks, shoppable product cards
- Essential: $79/month — 3 users, AI subtitles, UGC from socials, floating action button, performance analytics
- Growth: $249/month — 10 users, multi-stream to social channels, social selling, protected licence content rights
Feature by feature
Going live
Stream from a phone or laptop browser with no app download, or use OBS/RTMP with cloud recording from Starter. Pre-recorded premieres from Starter.
Host live shows and add them to your store with drag-and-drop blocks.
Shopping in the player
Pin products during the show; viewers add to cart without leaving the player, and the mini-player follows them around your store.
Shoppable product cards with in-player checkout.
Social reach
Multistream OBS shows to Facebook, YouTube and other RTMP destinations on Growth and Pro. No TikTok/Instagram streaming or checkout inside social apps.
Multi-stream to social channels and your own site at once, plus social selling, on the $249 Growth plan.
Video and UGC
Every show becomes a shoppable replay; upload videos, tag products and show them on product pages, playlists and stories. AI suggests highlight clips on Growth and Pro.
Turn UGC and Reels from socials into shoppable video (Essential and up).
Where Bambuser is stronger
We think you should pick the right tool for your store. Here's what Bambuser does that LiveShoply doesn't (yet):
- A long track record and strong brand in live video shopping.
- In-player checkout on shoppable product cards.
- Importing UGC and Reels from social channels.
- Social selling and multistreaming on Growth.
Questions to ask before you choose
Whichever live shopping app you pick, these questions will save you from surprises later:
- How will my bill grow? Streaming hours, viewer minutes and per-viewer charges behave very differently as your audience grows. Model your next six months, not just your first show.
- How easy is it to go live? If going live requires a laptop, OBS or a separate app, you'll run fewer shows. Phone-browser streaming removes most of the friction.
- What happens after the show? Check that replays become shoppable automatically and that you can turn moments into short videos for product pages.
- Which engagement tools are on my plan? Polls, giveaways and live-only discounts are what keep viewers watching — make sure they aren't locked behind an upgrade.
- Do I own my audience? Confirm you can export the shoppers who signed up for reminders, or sync them to your email platform.
- Will it slow my store down? Look for an app embed that loads after your page and only streams video when it's opened.
Which should you choose?
Choose Bambuser if…
- You want an established enterprise vendor behind your live shopping.
- Social selling and UGC imports matter more than price.
- Your audience fits their view-based limits well.
Choose LiveShoply if…
- You want paid plans from $29 instead of $79, and multistreaming from $79 instead of $249.
- You want polls, giveaways and live-only discount codes on every plan.
- You want AI highlight clips, premieres and Klaviyo reminders.
Switching from Bambuser
You can run both apps side by side while you switch, so there's no downtime for your shoppers.
- Install LiveShoply alongside Bambuser and turn on the app embed.
- Download your best replays and upload them as shoppable videos or premieres, tagging the products.
- Schedule your next show in LiveShoply and share the live page link.
- Once you're happy, remove the Bambuser blocks and uninstall.
How we compared
All prices, limits and features for Bambuser come from its public Shopify App Store listing, checked on October 14, 2026. Where a feature isn't mentioned on the listing we mark it "Not listed" rather than assuming it's missing. LiveShoply details come from our own pricing page and feature list.
Cost scenarios use typical show patterns for small and growing stores and add roughly 15% for replay viewing. Your real usage will depend on your audience. If you spot something out of date, email hello@liveshoply.app and we'll correct it.
FAQ
Is LiveShoply a good Bambuser alternative?
For small and mid-size Shopify stores that want live shows, replays and shoppable video at a lower price, yes. If you need UGC imports from socials or social selling, Bambuser lists those and LiveShoply doesn't.
How do Bambuser's views compare to viewer minutes?
Bambuser's listing counts views (250/month on Free). LiveShoply counts viewer minutes: one viewer watching for one minute is one minute, so a 30-minute show with 20 viewers uses about 600.
Does LiveShoply have AI subtitles like Bambuser?
Yes — AI captions in 12 languages, plus suggested highlight clips, on Growth and Pro. Bambuser lists AI subtitles from Essential ($79).
Can I stream to social channels with LiveShoply?
On Growth and Pro you can multistream OBS/RTMP shows to Facebook, YouTube and other RTMP destinations. TikTok/Instagram live streaming and checkout inside social apps aren't supported.
Does either app take a commission?
LiveShoply takes no commission. Bambuser's listing shows monthly plan prices and doesn't list a commission.
Looking for a Bambuser alternative?
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