LiveShoply vs CameraFi Shopping-Live
The CameraFi Shopping-Live alternative for Shopify stores that want live shopping at a small-business price.
CameraFi caps shows per month, minutes per show and simultaneous viewers, then charges $0.09 per extra viewer. LiveShoply has no limits on shows or show length — you just get viewer minutes — and adds polls, giveaways, replays and AI clips.
YouTube is your main live channel.
You want longer shows without per-show time limits.
LiveShoply: free, then $29/mo · CameraFi Shopping-Live: free (2 shows), then $49/mo
CameraFi Shopping-Live & Video by Vault Micro, Inc. (launched August 2022) offers live shopping shows and recorded videos, with a YouTube live shopping option. On the Shopify App Store it's rated 5.0 from 1 review. 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 CameraFi Shopping-Live is the better choice.
At a glance
| Feature | LiveShoply | CameraFi Shopping-Live |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ 300 viewer minutes | ✓ 2 shows, 15 min, 20 viewers |
| Entry paid plan | $29/month | $49/month |
| Top plan | $199/month | $299/month |
| Show count limit | None | 2 / 4 / 8 per month |
| Show length limit | None | 15 / 30 / 60 min |
| Viewer cap | None (viewer minutes) | 20 / 50 / 100 simultaneous, then $0.09 each |
| Live chat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Buy without leaving the stream | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polls, giveaways, live deals | ✓ every plan | Not listed |
| Live shopping via YouTube | Multistream OBS shows (Growth+) | ✓ Pro and up |
| Shoppable videos | 10 / 50 / 200 / 1,000 | 2/month on Free; free on paid plans |
| AI captions & highlight clips | Growth and up | Not listed |
"Not listed" means we couldn't find the feature on CameraFi Shopping-Live'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
CameraFi Shopping-Live
Shows per month, minutes per show and simultaneous viewers, with a per-viewer overage.
- Free: 2 live shows/month, 2 shoppable videos/month, 15 min per show, max 20 simultaneous viewers
- Pro: $49/month — 4 shows via CameraFi, 30 min per show, max 50 simultaneous viewers; free live shopping via YouTube and shoppable videos
- Premium: $299/month — 8 shows via CameraFi, 60 min per show, max 100 simultaneous viewers
- Extra viewers above the maximum: $0.09 each
What you'd pay
Here's what a typical store would pay on each app. Viewer-minute estimates include about 15% extra for replay views.
| Scenario | LiveShoply | CameraFi Shopping-Live |
|---|---|---|
| 2 shows a month, 30 min, ~20 viewers (≈1,200 viewer min) | Starter — $29/mo | Pro — $49/mo |
| 4 shows a month, 1 hour, ~40 viewers (≈9,600 viewer min) | Growth — $79/mo | Premium — $299/mo (Pro caps shows at 30 min) |
Feature by feature
Limits
No caps on how many shows you run, how long they last or how many people watch at once — your plan includes viewer minutes.
Each plan caps shows per month, minutes per show and simultaneous viewers; extra viewers cost $0.09 each.
Engagement
Chat, polls, keyword giveaways and live-only discount codes on every plan.
Live chat for real-time responses and purchasing without leaving the stream.
YouTube
Multistream OBS shows to YouTube and Facebook on Growth and Pro.
Free live shopping via YouTube on Pro and Premium.
Where CameraFi Shopping-Live is stronger
We think you should pick the right tool for your store. Here's what CameraFi Shopping-Live does that LiveShoply doesn't (yet):
- Live shopping via YouTube included on paid plans.
- A simple free plan for trying a couple of short shows.
- Promotion widgets for upcoming live events.
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 CameraFi Shopping-Live if…
- YouTube is your main live channel.
- You run a few short shows to small audiences and want a show-based plan.
Choose LiveShoply if…
- You want longer shows without per-show time limits.
- You don't want to pay per extra viewer.
- You want polls, giveaways, replays and AI clips included.
How we compared
All prices, limits and features for CameraFi Shopping-Live 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 CameraFi alternative?
Yes, especially if your shows run longer than 30 minutes or you have more than 50 viewers at once — LiveShoply has no show-length or concurrent-viewer caps.
How does pricing compare?
CameraFi's Pro plan is $49/month for 4 shows of up to 30 minutes and 50 viewers each. LiveShoply Starter is $29/month with 5,000 viewer minutes and no show limits.
Can I sell on YouTube with LiveShoply?
You can multistream OBS/RTMP shows to YouTube on Growth and Pro; product checkout happens on your store.
Does LiveShoply charge per extra viewer?
No. Plans include viewer minutes; there is no $0.09-per-viewer overage.
Looking for a CameraFi Shopping-Live alternative?
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