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Kite vs Flare Delivery Date Picker: Free to start, not $39. Order limits for $9.99, not $99.
For florists, grocers, butchers and meal-prep kitchens: Kite's free plan covers dates, time slots and store pickup up to 30 orders a month. Flare's listing has no free plan; the same basics start at $39.
- Delivery date picker, time slots and pickup on the free plan
- Order limits per day and per time slot at $9.99
- Paid plans priced by feature, not by how much you sell
What you actually pay for
Flare's listing bands its plans by monthly sales. Kite's paid plans don't.
Each Flare plan carries a monthly sales ceiling: $20K on $39, $60K on $99, $150K on $249, $350K on $599. Kite's paid plans are priced by feature, from $5.99.
The core picker, free
Dates, time slots, store pickup, cut-offs and blackout dates are on Kite's free plan, up to 30 orders a month. On Flare, the same basics start at $39.
Order limits for $9.99
Cap orders per day and per time slot on Kite's Advanced plan. Flare's order limits start on its $99 plan.
ZIP codes for $5.99
ZIP code validation is on Kite's Grow plan. Flare's country and zip code rules start on its $249 plan.
What it costs as you grow
Up to $20K a month in sales
$39 on Flare. On Kite: free up to 30 orders a month, then $5.99.
Up to $60K a month in sales
$99 on Flare, the first plan with order limits. On Kite, order limits per day and per slot are $9.99.
Up to $150K a month in sales
$249 on Flare, the first plan with zip code rules. On Kite, ZIP code validation starts at $5.99.
Up to $350K a month in sales
$599 on Flare, and custom pricing past that. Kite's top plan is $14.99.
Kite vs Flare Delivery Date Picker, feature by feature.
The rows that change what you pay, and when.
| Compare Features | RecommendedKite | Flare |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan (App Store listing) | Yes. | No. |
| Paid entry | $5.99 | $39 |
| Plan bands | Features | Monthly sales (per listing) |
| Free trial on paid plans | 14 days | 7 or 10 days |
| Scheduling | ||
| Delivery dates and time slots | Yes. | Yes. |
| Store pickup | Yes. | Yes. |
| Cut-offs and blackout dates | Yes. | Yes. |
| Product-specific prep times | $9.99 | $99 |
| Capacity | ||
| Order limits per day | $9.99 | $99 |
| Order limits per time slot | $9.99 | Per day only |
| Local delivery | ||
| ZIP code validation | $5.99 | $249 |
| Checkout | ||
| Shopify Plus checkout | $9.99 | $99 |
Source for the per-slot row: Flare's time slots article.
Set up dates and slots free today. Add order limits for $9.99 when you need them.
In their words
Merchants who set it up themselves.
One stopped weekend pickup requests. One left an app that clashed with her store.
What merchants say
★★★★★
"The problem I had was customers placing an order on a Friday or Saturday and thinking they could pick up the next day. […] This app solved that problem."
USA DTF Transfers · Print supplier, United States★★★★★
"Was previously using a different app but found it was interfering with my other apps. […] Easy to use and set up and the customer service is excellent."
one sweet day · Bakery, New Zealand★★★★★
"Great app! Responsive support and very helpful with the setup. Highly recommended."
Elephant Grounds Singapore · Café and roaster, SingaporeReal cost
What a florist, a grocer and a meal-prep kitchen pay.
Each scenario uses the lowest-priced plan that covers the job, on both sides.
A floristOne shop, dates and time slots, under $20K a month in sales
Kite
Free$0/mo
no trial clock
- Up to 30 orders a month
- Date and time slot selection
- Prep time, cut-offs and blackout dates
Flare
Up to $20K/month$39/mo
lowest plan on Flare's listing
- Date picker, blocked dates and cut-offs
- Store pickup and time slots
- 7-day trial, then billed
At 25 orders a month, your estimated first-year cost with Kite is
$0 vs $468 on Flare
You keep $468 a year
Monthly price × 12, before either app's annual discount.
Flare's listing has no free plan, so this florist starts at $39. On Kite she pays nothing until she passes 30 orders a month.
A grocer or butcherOrder caps per day, product prep times, about $40K a month in sales
Kite
Advanced$9.99/mo
order limits per day and per slot
- Order limits per day and per slot
- Product-specific prep and blackout days
- ZIP code validation
Flare
Up to $60K/month$99/mo
first plan with order limits
- Order limits by day and day of week
- Product lead times and date constraints
- Checkout date picker (Shopify Plus)
At 400 orders a month, your estimated first-year cost with Kite is
$119.88 vs $1,188 on Flare
You keep $1,068.12 a year
Monthly price × 12, before either app's annual discount.
Order limits and product lead times first appear on Flare's $99 plan. On Kite they're on Advanced.
A meal-prep kitchenLocal delivery by ZIP code, order caps, about $100K a month in sales
Kite
Advanced$9.99/mo
ZIP codes included from Grow ($5.99)
- ZIP code validation
- Order limits per day and per slot
- Product-specific available days
Flare
Up to $150K/month$249/mo
first plan with zip code rules
- Country and zip code delivery rules
- Shipping rates by zip, method or date
- Date and zip code checkout validation
At 1,500 orders a month, your estimated first-year cost with Kite is
$119.88 vs $2,988 on Flare
You keep $2,868.12 a year
Monthly price × 12, before either app's annual discount.
Flare's zip code rules start on its $249 plan.
A florist, One shop, dates and time slots, under $20K a month in sales: Kite $0 a month, Flare $39 a month, a saving of $468 a year at monthly prices. A grocer or butcher, Order caps per day, product prep times, about $40K a month in sales: Kite $9.99 a month, Flare $99 a month, a saving of $1,068.12 a year at monthly prices. A meal-prep kitchen, Local delivery by ZIP code, order caps, about $100K a month in sales: Kite $9.99 a month, Flare $249 a month, a saving of $2,868.12 a year at monthly prices.
“I'm using the free plan, yet the features are incredibly generous and work exactly as I needed for my Shopify store. […] It's rare to find a free app with this level of functionality and customer support.”
See every Kite plan on our pricing page.
Which one fits
Kite or Flare: which fits local delivery and store pickup?
Kite wins on price and order limits. Flare wins on national shipping.
Choose Kite if
- You want a delivery date picker, time slots and pickup without paying $39 a month first.
- You want to cap orders per day or per time slot for $9.99.
- You deliver locally and want to check ZIP codes before checkout.
- You're a florist, grocer, butcher or meal-prep kitchen, and delivery scheduling is a daily job.
Stay with Flare if
- You ship nationally and need UPS or FedEx transit dates.
- Your orders flow to ShipStation or another 3PL.
- You need delivery dates in Shopify POS.
Migration
Switching from Flare is configuration work, not a rebuild.
There's no importer, so you re-enter your rules. Five steps, in this order.
Install Kite alongside Flare
Put Kite on the free plan while Flare is still running. There's nothing to export first.
Rebuild your rules
Blocked dates, cut-offs, time slots and order limits get entered again. There's no importer between the two apps. For one shop, that's configuration work, not a rebuild.
Switch the date picker
Remove Flare's picker block or app embed (and its checkout block, if you're on Plus), then turn on the "Date Time Picker" app embed in your theme editor. Don't leave two date pickers live at once; they will fight over the same cart.
Test, then uninstall Flare
Place a test order across pickup, delivery and shipping. Once it looks right, uninstall Flare and take its date lines out of your order confirmation email template. Kite installs as a theme app block, so no template code is left behind on your side.
Or let us do it
Book a migration call and we map your Flare setup with you, rule by rule.
FAQ
Flare Delivery Date Picker vs Kite: FAQ
What is Flare Delivery Date Picker?
Flare: Delivery Date Picker is a Shopify app for delivery dates, time slots and store pickup. Its App Store listing shows four plans from $39 a month, each labelled with a monthly sales ceiling, and no free plan.
What's the difference between Kite and Flare?
Price, and what sets it. Kite's free plan covers delivery dates, time slots, pickup, cut-offs and blackout dates for up to 30 orders a month. Flare's listing has no free plan and starts at $39. Flare's plans are labelled by your monthly sales; Kite's paid plans are priced by feature, from $5.99.
Is there a free plan for a Shopify delivery date picker?
Yes, on Kite: free up to 30 orders a month, with delivery dates, time slots, pickup, cut-offs and blackout dates included. Flare's App Store listing has no free plan; its lowest plan is $39 a month.
How much does Kite cost?
Free up to 30 orders a month. Paid plans are $5.99, $9.99 and $14.99 a month, each with a 14-day free trial.
My store already runs on Flare's $39 plan. Why switch?
If dates, time slots and pickup are all you need, Flare's $39 plan does that too. The gap opens at order limits: Flare moves you to $99 a month for order limits by day, where Kite's Advanced plan is $9.99.
Can I limit orders per day or per time slot?
Yes, on Kite's Advanced plan at $9.99, both per day and per time slot. Flare's listing puts order limits by day on its $99 plan; its help centre says time slots don't carry a separate per-slot limit.
Does Kite check ZIP codes for local delivery?
Yes. ZIP code validation is on Grow, $5.99 a month. Flare's zip code rules start on its $249 plan.
Does Kite work at Shopify Plus checkout?
Yes. Checkout customization for Shopify Plus is on Advanced, $9.99 a month. Flare's checkout date picker is on its $99 plan.
Does Kite work with Shopify POS, UPS or FedEx?
No, Kite's listing doesn't include POS or carrier integrations. Kite's free plan covers the delivery date picker, time slots, pickup, prep time and cut-offs for online orders.
Can I switch from Flare to Kite?
Yes. Install Kite on the free plan, rebuild your rules, test an order, then remove Flare. Book a free migration call and we'll set it up with you.
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Try Kite's free delivery date picker on your own store.
Install free, set up your dates and slots, and switch when your test order looks right. 30 orders a month cost nothing while you decide.
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