If you only need one product and one discount code in a link, Shopify's free cart permalinks do the job. For more than that, the six apps below range from $3.99 to $25 a month. Checkout Links is the most established and has the longest feature list. ZipLinks and Cart Link Builder by Wonder are the cheapest ways to get unlimited links. Cart Rocket adds discounts without a code, bundle pricing, creator reporting and limits on who can use a link, for $15 a month.
Cart Rocket is made by Thought Bulb, which also publishes this site. We've tried to be fair, including where other apps are the better choice. Every figure comes from each app's Shopify App Store listing on October 14, 2026.
At a glance
| App | Price | Free plan | Rating | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkout Links | $25 a month | No | 5.0 (36 reviews) | Sep 2022 |
| Cart Rocket | $9 (1 link) or $15 (unlimited) a month | No | No reviews yet | Jul 2026 |
| ZipLinks | $8 a month, unlimited | No | 4.9 (25 reviews) | Jun 2020 |
| CCL Add to Cart Checkout Links | $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year | Development stores only | 5.0 (5 reviews) | May 2023 |
| UR: Simple Checkout Links | $5.99 a month or $59.99 a year | No | No reviews yet | Sep 2026 |
| Cart Link Builder by Wonder | $3.99 a month or $39.99 a year, unlimited | No | No reviews yet | May 2026 |
Every paid plan above lists a 7-day free trial.
Start with Shopify's free cart permalinks
A cart permalink such as /cart/VARIANT_ID:2,VARIANT_ID:1 fills a cart, and ?discount=CODE applies a discount code. Shopify's developer docs add a note, cart attributes, a referral code, Shop Pay, and the option to land on the cart instead of checkout. They state that selling plans don't work with permalinks and that permalinks can't get past a storefront password. Shopify doesn't describe per-link reports, expiry, redemption limits or QR codes for them, which is most of what the apps sell.
The apps
Checkout Links
The longest-running app here, with the most reviews and the Built for Shopify badge. Its listing covers links with discounts and customer details filled in, a pop-up where shoppers pick size, colour or bundle before checkout, one-tap reorder links for Klaviyo and SMS flows, personal checkout links for sales chats and Shopify B2B buyers, and influencer gifting where creators pick products and check out at zero cost. One plan, $25 a month. Choose it if you want the widest feature set and established support, and the price works for you.
Cart Rocket
Links that add products to the cart or open checkout with discounts applied automatically, on products, the order or shipping, and stackable. A link can carry a bundle at one set price or a free gift, limit who can use it and when, and send shoppers through a picker page in your theme to choose options. Creator links report opens, orders and revenue per creator, reorder and personal links work with email and SMS tools, and every link has a QR code. $9 a month covers one active link, $15 covers unlimited. It's new, with no reviews yet. Read our Cart Rocket guide for more.
ZipLinks
Links that preload carts, short links with UTM codes, several discount codes per link and order notes, for $8 a month with unlimited links, clicks and conversions. QR codes and subscriptions aren't on its listing. Good value if you mainly need short, trackable links with codes.
CCL Add to Cart Checkout Links
Add-to-cart and checkout links with discounts applied, UTM tracking, redirects and link analytics, for $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year. A small, simple option with a few good reviews.
UR: Simple Checkout Links
Products plus a discount code, QR codes as PNG or SVG, an end date or manual switch-off, daily orders and sales per link, and warnings when a discount isn't protected or a product can't be bought. $5.99 a month. Launched in September 2026, so there are no reviews yet.
Cart Link Builder by Wonder
Search or import variants with live stock status, add active discount codes and UTMs, and send shoppers straight to checkout. $3.99 a month for unlimited links, the cheapest here. Launched in May 2026, with no reviews yet.
Which one fits
- One product, one code, your own analytics: Shopify's free cart permalinks.
- Lots of simple links on a small budget: Cart Link Builder by Wonder or ZipLinks.
- QR codes for print or packaging: UR: Simple Checkout Links or Cart Rocket.
- Discounts without a code, bundle pricing or per-creator reporting: Cart Rocket.
- Pre-checkout pop-ups, B2B order links and influencer gifting from one established app: Checkout Links.
Whichever you pick, test a link on a phone with the discount you plan to use, and check how it combines with your automatic discounts before a campaign goes out.
Related comparisons
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Other partner guides
- Cart Rocket: shareable cart and checkout links
- TB Bundles: build-your-own boxes, quantity breaks and mix and match
- Agentmatica: an AI sales and support agent for your store
Sources
Checked on October 14, 2026. Prices, ratings and features change, so confirm on each listing before you decide.
- Checkout Links
- Cart Rocket: Cart Links & QR
- ZipLinks
- CCL Add to Cart Checkout Links
- UR: Simple Checkout Links
- Cart Link Builder by Wonder
- Shopify Help Center: cart permalinks
- Shopify.dev: create cart permalinks
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Shopify cart link app?
As of October 14, 2026, Cart Link Builder by Wonder at $3.99 a month for unlimited links. ZipLinks is $8 a month for unlimited links.
Can I create a Shopify cart link for free?
Yes. Shopify cart permalinks fill a cart with variants and quantities and can apply a discount code, with no app.
Do Shopify cart permalinks work with subscriptions?
No. Shopify's developer docs say selling plans don't work with cart permalinks.
Which cart link app has the most reviews?
Checkout Links, with 36 reviews and a 5.0 rating on October 14, 2026.