LiveShoply vs Maestro
The Maestro alternative for Shopify stores that want live shopping at a small-business price.
Maestro is free to install but takes 5% of gross transactions, and it's built for ticketed and subscription video as much as for product sales. LiveShoply charges a flat monthly price with no commission, so you keep all of your sales.
You sell paid access to events or video content.
You expect live sales above a few hundred dollars a month and don't want to pay commission.
LiveShoply: free, then $29/mo · Maestro: free + 5% of transactions
Maestro Live Shopping by Maestro Interactive, Inc. (launched September 2020) sells products inside live and on-demand video, with ticketing, subscriptions and white-labelled sites. 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 Maestro is the better choice.
At a glance
| Feature | LiveShoply | Maestro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free, $29, $79 or $199 | Free to install |
| Commission on sales | None | 5% of gross transactions |
| Selling in live video | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-demand shoppable video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ticketed / subscription video access | — | ✓ |
| Product bundles with tickets | — | ✓ |
| White-labelled sites and apps | Remove branding from Starter | ✓ |
| Polls, giveaways, live deals | ✓ every plan | Not listed |
| AI captions & highlight clips | Growth and up | Not listed |
"Not listed" means we couldn't find the feature on Maestro'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
Maestro
Revenue share: 5% of gross transactions.
- Free to install
- Transaction fee: 5% of gross transactions, excluding tax and shipping
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 | Maestro |
|---|---|---|
| Live sales of $1,000 a month | Starter — $29/mo | $50 in fees |
| Live sales of $5,000 a month | Growth or Starter — $29–$79/mo | $250 in fees |
| Live sales of $20,000 a month | Pro — $199/mo at most | $1,000 in fees |
Feature by feature
Cost
Flat monthly price; your costs don't rise as your sales grow.
No monthly fee, but 5% of every gross transaction.
What you sell
Physical products from your Shopify catalogue, during shows, in replays and in shoppable videos.
Products, plus paid video access via tickets or subscriptions, and bundles of products with tickets.
Engagement
Chat, polls, giveaways and live-only discount codes on every plan.
Buying during playback without breaking the viewing experience.
Where Maestro is stronger
We think you should pick the right tool for your store. Here's what Maestro does that LiveShoply doesn't (yet):
- Ticketed and subscription access to video content.
- Bundling products with tickets.
- White-labelled video sites and apps.
- No upfront cost — you only pay when you sell.
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 Maestro if…
- You sell paid access to events or video content.
- Your live sales are small and irregular, so a revenue share costs less than a plan.
Choose LiveShoply if…
- You expect live sales above a few hundred dollars a month and don't want to pay commission.
- You want polls, giveaways, AI clips and email reminders.
How we compared
All prices, limits and features for Maestro 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
Does LiveShoply take a commission like Maestro?
No. Maestro's listing charges 5% of gross transactions; LiveShoply charges a flat monthly price and no commission.
When is Maestro cheaper?
If you sell less than about $580 a month through live video, 5% is below LiveShoply's $29 Starter plan. Above that, LiveShoply costs less.
Can LiveShoply sell tickets to shows?
No. LiveShoply shows are free to watch and focused on selling products from your store.
Can I white-label LiveShoply?
You can remove LiveShoply branding on Starter and up.
Looking for a Maestro alternative?
Try LiveShoply free — set up in minutes, go live from your phone, no commission on sales.