# AfterShip Returns vs Loop Returns

| Attribute | AfterShip Returns | Loop Returns |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 57.1 (61% (medium)) | 55.6 (60% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A returns management solution that automates the processing of product returns and exchanges, including carrier coordination, fraud detection, flexible customer resolutions like exchanges and store credits, and integration with inventory and order systems. It is indexed under Returns Management.","source":"https://www.aftership.com/returns","question":"What is AfterShip Returns?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"AfterShip Returns offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.aftership.com/returns","question":"Is AfterShip Returns free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to AfterShip Returns. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.aftership.com/returns","question":"What platforms does AfterShip Returns support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for AfterShip Returns, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.aftership.com/returns","question":"Can AfterShip Returns be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud platform that manages returns, exchanges, tracking, and post-purchase operations for online retailers. It integrates with e-commerce and logistics systems to reduce support costs and help brands retain revenue through features like instant exchange credit. It is indexed under Returns Management.","source":"https://loopreturns.com","question":"What is Loop Returns?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Loop Returns offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $155 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.loopreturns.com/pricing/","question":"Is Loop Returns free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Loop Returns. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://loopreturns.com","question":"What platforms does Loop Returns support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Loop Returns, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://loopreturns.com","question":"Can Loop Returns be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Loop Returns, including Gorgias, Shopify, Happy Returns and Poshmark. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://loopreturns.com","question":"What does Loop Returns integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Loop Returns. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Loop Returns not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.loopreturns.com/blog/eu-withdrawal-button-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Loop Returns have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Loop Returns is available in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.","source":"https://loopreturns.com","question":"Where is Loop Returns available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A platform that streamlines product returns through automated workflows, fraud detection, and flexible resolution methods such as exchanges and store credits, while managing carriers and drop-off locations. | A cloud platform that manages returns, exchanges, tracking, and post-purchase operations for online retailers. It integrates with e-commerce and logistics systems to reduce support costs and help brands retain revenue through features like instant exchange credit. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_saas_plugin","branded_self_serve_rma_portal":true,"fraud_prevention_wardrobing_blocklists":true,"3pl_wms_advance_shipping_notice_asn_sync":true,"automated_carrier_shipping_label_generation":true,"dynamic_policy_rules_final_sale_time_windows":true,"instant_exchange_and_bonus_store_credit_upsell":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_saas","deployment_model":"enterprise_reverse_logistics","branded_self_serve_rma_portal":true,"fraud_prevention_wardrobing_blocklists":true,"3pl_wms_advance_shipping_notice_asn_sync":true,"qr_code_printerless_drop_off_network_sync":true,"automated_carrier_shipping_label_generation":true,"dynamic_policy_rules_final_sale_time_windows":true,"instant_exchange_and_bonus_store_credit_upsell":true,"sustainability_keep_the_item_logic_for_low_value":true}` |
| integrations.count | 79 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Global-e"},{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Salesforce Commerce Cloud"},{"name":"Magento 2"},{"name":"Klaviyo"},{"name":"Gorgias"},{"name":"Attentive"},{"name":"BigCommerce"},{"name":"eBay"},{"name":"Amazon Seller Central"},{"name":"WooCommerce"},{"name":"Squarespace"},{"name":"Shopware"},{"name":"Loox"},{"name":"Stamped.io"},{"name":"Postscript"}]` | `[{"name":"Gorgias"},{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Happy Returns"},{"name":"Poshmark","native":true,"category":"resale","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["GB","AU","NZ"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["GB","AU","NZ"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.aftership.com/returns","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T10:18:53.472Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Returns software","US & Canada domestic return labels","Return Bars"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free returns management software with return labels and Return Bars","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Essential","summary":"$155/month","features":["Unlimited destinations","Automated return policies","Carrier rate shopping","Workflows","Store credit","Refund","Gift receipts","Variant exchanges","Negotiated rates","Shipping label customizations","Insights","Fraud prevention","Integrations","Dynamic fees","Custom URL","Printerless Returns","Test Environment","Advanced exchanges","Keep Item","Cross Border Returns","Loop Point of Sale (POS)","Shop Later","Returns and exchanges tracking","Dedicated onboarding","Dedicated support team","Help Center knowledge base","Performance review meetings"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":155,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core returns operations with unlimited destinations and automated policies","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"destinations":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$340/month","features":["All Essential features","Instant Exchange","Bonus Credit","Advanced fraud prevention","Merchant Success Manager (for 20,000+ annual order volume)"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":340,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced capabilities for revenue generation through instant exchanges and fraud prevention","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"destinations":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free plan available. Subscription plans starting at $155/month","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.loopreturns.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T10:27:21.154Z","startingPrice":{"amount":155,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":155,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.loopreturns.com/blog/eu-withdrawal-button-compliance/ |

## Capabilities (Returns Management)

| Capability | AfterShip Returns | Loop Returns |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud saas plugin | Enterprise reverse logistics |
| Branded self serve rma portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic policy rules final sale time windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant exchange and bonus store credit upsell | ✓ | ✓ |
| Qr code printerless drop off network sync | - | ✓ |
| Automated carrier shipping label generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fraud prevention wardrobing blocklists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sustainability keep the item logic for low value | - | ✓ |
| 3pl wms advance shipping notice asn sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Liquidation and refurbishment channel routing | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Flat monthly saas |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:21:56.749Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*