LiveShoply vs Channelize
The Channelize alternative for Shopify stores that want live shopping at a small-business price.
Channelize is feature-rich, with multi-host shows, a host mobile app and multicasting to six platforms — but it starts at $97/month with no free plan. LiveShoply gives most stores what they need — browser-based live streaming, product pinning, chat, engagement tools, replays and video, plus AI highlights — with a free plan and paid plans from $29/month.
You regularly run shows with several hosts or influencers.
You want to start free and pay $29–$199 instead of $97–$497.
LiveShoply: free, then $29/mo · Channelize: $97/mo
Channelize.io offers live shopping and shoppable UGC for Shopify, with a host app, multi-host shows and multicasting to social platforms. On the Shopify App Store it's rated 4.7 from 86 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 Channelize is the better choice.
At a glance
| Feature | LiveShoply | Channelize |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ | — |
| Entry paid plan | $29/month (5,000 min) | $97/month (15,000 min) |
| Mid-tier plan | $79/month (20,000 min) | $297/month (50,000 min) |
| Top plan | $199/month (60,000 min) | $497/month (100,000 min) |
| Cost per 1,000 viewer minutes (top plan) | ≈ $3.32 | ≈ $4.97 |
| Go live from phone | ✓ browser, no app | ✓ host app |
| OBS / RTMP & pre-recorded shows | Starter and up | ✓ |
| Multi-host / co-host shows | — | ✓ |
| Polls, giveaways, live deals | ✓ every plan | Interactions |
| Shoppable replays & videos | ✓ | ✓ |
| UGC import from socials | Upload | ✓ reuse existing UGC |
| AI captions & highlight clips | Growth and up | Not listed |
| Email reminders / Klaviyo | Starter and up | ✓ email & SMS |
| Multicast to social | Growth+ (OBS shows) | ✓ Fb, IG, TT, YT |
| Languages | English | 17 languages |
"Not listed" means we couldn't find the feature on Channelize'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
Channelize
Viewing minutes per month — the same kind of metric as LiveShoply's viewer minutes.
- Start: $97/month (or $970/year) — 15,000 viewing minutes
- Grow: $297/month (or $2,970/year) — 50,000 viewing minutes
- Pro: $497/month (or $4,970/year) — 100,000 viewing minutes
- 14-day free trial on each plan; no free plan
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 | Channelize |
|---|---|---|
| 2 shows a month, 30 min, ~20 viewers | Starter — $29/mo | Start — $97/mo |
| 4 shows a month, 45 min, ~30 viewers | Growth — $79/mo | Start — $97/mo |
| 8 shows a month, 1 hour, ~60 viewers | Pro — $199/mo | Grow — $297/mo |
Feature by feature
Going live
Everything runs in the browser: open the studio on your phone or laptop and tap Go live. OBS/RTMP on Starter and up, and pre-recorded premieres that play live at a scheduled time.
A dedicated host app for phones, RTMP for cameras and pre-recorded live shows.
Hosts and guests
One host per show today.
Multi-host shows, so guests or influencers can join from elsewhere.
Engagement
Polls, keyword giveaways, live-only discount codes, pinned messages and moderation tools on every plan.
Real-time checkout, chat and interactions are listed on every plan.
Video beyond live
Shoppable replays and uploaded videos with product tagging, carousel and stories layouts, and AI-suggested clips from replays.
Shoppable product videos from existing UGC on your socials, unlimited carousel and floating playlists.
Reach
Multistream OBS shows to Facebook, YouTube and other RTMP destinations on Growth and Pro.
Multicast to website, app, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube on every plan.
Where Channelize is stronger
We think you should pick the right tool for your store. Here's what Channelize does that LiveShoply doesn't (yet):
- Multi-host shows with remote guests.
- A dedicated host mobile app.
- Multicasting to TikTok and Instagram on every plan.
- Importing existing UGC from your social accounts.
- Available in 17 languages.
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 Channelize if…
- You regularly run shows with several hosts or influencers.
- TikTok and Instagram multicasting are must-haves on day one.
- Your team needs the app in a language other than English.
Choose LiveShoply if…
- You want to start free and pay $29–$199 instead of $97–$497.
- You prefer going live from the browser without installing an app.
- You want AI captions and highlight clips from every show.
Switching from Channelize
You can run both apps side by side while you switch, so there's no downtime for your shoppers.
- Install LiveShoply and turn on the app embed.
- Re-upload your best videos as shoppable videos and tag products.
- Recreate your upcoming shows and share the new live page link.
- Run one show on LiveShoply before turning off Channelize.
How we compared
All prices, limits and features for Channelize 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 Channelize alternative?
For most small and mid-size Shopify stores, yes: you get live shows, engagement tools, replays and shoppable video with a free plan and paid plans from $29/month. If multi-host shows are essential today, Channelize offers them.
Do both apps charge by viewing minutes?
Yes. Both count viewer minutes, which makes them easy to compare: LiveShoply includes 5,000 minutes for $29, Channelize 15,000 minutes for $97.
Do I need an app to go live with LiveShoply?
No. The studio runs in your phone or laptop browser.
Does LiveShoply support pre-recorded shows?
Yes — premieres let you upload a video and schedule it to play live for everyone, with chat and polls, on Starter and up.
Looking for a Channelize alternative?
Try LiveShoply free — set up in minutes, go live from your phone, no commission on sales.