LiveShoply vs LiveMeUp
The LiveMeUp alternative for Shopify stores that want live shopping at a small-business price.
LiveMeUp is a polished, well-reviewed choice with Facebook Live Shopping and mobile app builder integrations. LiveShoply covers the core live shopping workflow — live shows, product pinning, chat, shoppable replays and video — from $29/month instead of $89, includes polls, giveaways and live deals on every plan, and adds AI highlight clips and premieres.
Facebook is your main sales channel and you want checkout inside Facebook.
You want live shopping for $29–$79/month instead of $89–$249.
LiveShoply: free, then $29/mo · LiveMeUp: free (30 min), then $89/mo
LiveMeUp is an established live shopping app for Shopify by Live Me Up SAS, launched in August 2022, popular with clothing boutiques. On the Shopify App Store it's rated 5.0 from 100 reviews, Built for Shopify. 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 LiveMeUp is the better choice.
At a glance
| Feature | LiveShoply | LiveMeUp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ 300 viewer minutes | ✓ 30 min streaming |
| Entry paid plan | $29/month | $89/month |
| Mid-tier plan | $79/month | $249/month |
| Usage model | Viewer minutes | Streaming hours (unlimited views) |
| Go live from phone/browser | ✓ | ✓ |
| OBS / RTMP | Starter ($29) and up | Scale ($249) and up |
| Product pinning & live chat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polls & keyword giveaways | ✓ every plan | Not listed |
| Live-only discount codes | ✓ every plan | Flash Live Sales (Grow+) |
| Shoppable replays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shoppable video widgets | ✓ | ✓ carousel on Grow+ |
| AI captions & highlight clips | Growth and up | Not listed |
| Pre-recorded premieres | Starter and up | Not listed |
| Reminders | Email (Starter+) | SMS (Grow+) |
| Klaviyo | Starter and up | Scale and up |
| Subscriber list export | ✓ every plan | Scale and up |
| Multistream to social | Growth+ (OBS shows) | IG & YT on Grow+ |
| Facebook Live Shopping (checkout in Facebook) | — | Add-on |
| Mobile app integrations (TapCart, Vajro) | — | Scale and up |
"Not listed" means we couldn't find the feature on LiveMeUp'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
LiveMeUp
Streaming hours per month, with unlimited views and impressions.
- Free: 30 minutes of streaming per month
- Grow: $89/month — 4 hours of streaming
- Scale: $249/month — 12 hours of streaming
- Enterprise: from $399/month — 25+ hours
- Facebook Live Shopping is an add-on
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 | LiveMeUp |
|---|---|---|
| Testing the waters: 2 shows a month, 30 min each, ~20 viewers | Starter — $29/mo (≈1,400 viewer min incl. replays) | Grow — $89/mo (1 hour of streaming) |
| Weekly show: 4 shows a month, 45 min, ~30 viewers | Growth — $79/mo (≈6,200 viewer min) | Grow — $89/mo (3 hours) |
| Growing audience: 8 shows a month, 1 hour, ~60 viewers | Pro — $199/mo (≈33,000 viewer min) | Scale — $249/mo (8 hours) |
Feature by feature
Going live
Stream from any phone or laptop browser with under one second of delay — no app download. OBS/RTMP from the $29 Starter plan, with automatic recording.
Go live from LiveMeUp's tools; connecting any streaming software over RTMP is listed from the $249 Scale plan.
Engagement during the show
Polls, keyword giveaways with a random winner, live-only Shopify discount codes, pinned messages, blocked words and slow mode — all included on every plan, even Free.
Flash Live Sales on Grow and above for limited-time, high-urgency offers. Polls and giveaways aren't listed on their plans.
Replays and shoppable video
Every show becomes a shoppable replay. Upload short videos or clip a replay; product pages automatically show videos tagged with that product. Carousel and stories playlists.
Shoppable replays, welcome and stories widgets on every plan; a product widget carousel on Grow and above.
AI and premieres
On Growth and Pro, AI transcribes replays, adds captions in 12 languages and suggests 3–5 highlight clips with products tagged. Premieres let you schedule a pre-recorded show that plays live with chat.
Not listed on their plans.
Your audience and data
Export reminder subscribers as CSV on every plan; sync to Klaviyo from Starter.
SMS reminders from Grow; downloading the SMS subscriber list and Klaviyo email capture from Scale ($249).
Where LiveMeUp is stronger
We think you should pick the right tool for your store. Here's what LiveMeUp does that LiveShoply doesn't (yet):
- Facebook Live Shopping add-on, so viewers can buy inside Facebook.
- Mobile app integrations with TapCart and Vajro on Scale and up.
- Built for Shopify badge and 100 reviews averaging 5.0.
- Unlimited views: if your audience is very large, streaming-hour pricing can work out cheaper per viewer.
- Built-in SMS reminders.
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 LiveMeUp if…
- Facebook is your main sales channel and you want checkout inside Facebook.
- You have a branded mobile app built with TapCart or Vajro.
- You stream for short periods to very large audiences.
Choose LiveShoply if…
- You want live shopping for $29–$79/month instead of $89–$249.
- You want polls, giveaways and live deals without upgrading.
- You want AI highlight clips and captions from every show.
- You want to own and export your subscriber list on any plan.
Switching from LiveMeUp
You can run both apps side by side while you switch, so there's no downtime for your shoppers.
- Install LiveShoply alongside LiveMeUp — both can run at the same time while you switch.
- Turn on the LiveShoply app embed and add the Shows & replays section to your homepage.
- Upload your best LiveMeUp replays as shoppable videos or premieres and tag the products.
- Schedule your next show in LiveShoply and share the new live page link.
- When you're happy, turn off the LiveMeUp app embed and uninstall.
How we compared
All prices, limits and features for LiveMeUp 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 LiveMeUp alternative?
Yes, if you want the core live shopping workflow — live shows, product pinning, chat, shoppable replays and videos — at a lower price, with engagement tools and AI included. If you need checkout inside Facebook or TapCart/Vajro integrations, LiveMeUp offers those and LiveShoply doesn't yet.
Why is LiveShoply cheaper than LiveMeUp?
LiveShoply runs on Cloudflare's global network and charges by the audience you reach (viewer minutes) instead of streaming hours, so small and growing stores don't pay for capacity they don't use.
How do viewer minutes compare to LiveMeUp's streaming hours?
One viewer watching for one minute is one viewer minute. A one-hour show with 30 viewers uses 1,800 viewer minutes. LiveMeUp counts the length of the stream instead, regardless of viewers.
Can I move my replays from LiveMeUp?
Yes — download your videos and upload them to LiveShoply as shoppable videos or premieres. Contact us and we'll help with the move.
Does LiveShoply take a commission on sales?
No. Neither does LiveMeUp. You keep 100% of your sales on both.
Looking for a LiveMeUp alternative?
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