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Best Shopify BOGO & Buy X Get Y Apps (2026)

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Short answer: The best Shopify BOGO and Buy X Get Y app depends on your offer. For BOGO, free gifts and bundles on one flat plan, our pick is Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app, $14.99/mo). BOGOS has the most merchant proof (5.0 stars, 4,474 reviews). AOV.ai and Kite have usable free plans. Shopify's free native discount never auto-adds the gift.

Running a Buy One Get One deal on Shopify sounds simple. Then you sit down to build one, and the cracks show fast.

A BOGO app is a Shopify app that runs Buy One Get One and Buy X Get Y deals for you. It adds the free or discounted item to the cart on its own, shows the offer while people shop, and tracks what each deal earns. Shopify's built in discount can start a basic offer, but it stops there. No auto add. No progress bar. No A/B testing.

That gap is why merchants install a dedicated app. Below are the 12 best Shopify BOGO and Buy X Get Y apps for 2026, ranked in plain words. Ratings, review counts and prices for all 12 apps were re-checked on their live Shopify App Store listings on October 11, 2026. If you run a store in the USA, this list is built for you.

Disclosure: Oxify makes Oxify Quantity Breaks, ranked #1 below. Every app, ours included, gets a "watch out" line so you can see who should skip it.

Short on time? Top picks by need

  • Best all in one (BOGO + Buy X Get Y + bundles), one flat plan: Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app)
  • Most established suite: BOGOS
  • Best for showing the offer before checkout: AOV.ai
  • Most stable on busy days: Kite
  • Best for A/B testing your offers: Rapid Bundles (Rapi)
  • Cheapest way to run BXGY plus volume discounts: Discounty
  • Free plans worth trying first: AOV.ai, BOGO+ and Kite (see free BOGO apps)

BOGO vs Buy X Get Y: the quick version

People mix these up all the time. Here is the short answer.

  • BOGO means Buy One, Get One. It is just Buy 1, Get 1.
  • Buy X Get Y is the bigger family. It covers any combo: Buy 2 Get 1, Buy 3 Get 2, or Spend $50 and get a free gift.

So every BOGO is a Buy X Get Y offer. But not every Buy X Get Y offer is a BOGO. When you pick an app, check that it runs the exact type you need.

Why Shopify's built in tool falls short

Shopify does have a native Buy X Get Y discount, and it is free. For one or two simple products, it works. Most stores hit the wall quickly. Here is where it stops:

  • No auto add. Shopify's own help page says the free or discounted "get" item is never added to the cart automatically. Shoppers have to add it themselves, and many never do.
  • One rule per discount. A native discount can repeat within an order (you set the maximum uses per order), but it runs one rule. Buy 2 Get 1 and Buy 4 Get 3 tiers mean two separate discounts.
  • No storefront visibility. Shoppers see the deal once items are in the cart or at checkout, not while they browse.
  • Per-customer limits only on codes. "Limit to one per customer" is a discount code setting, so an automatic BOGO cannot stop the same shopper from claiming it again.
  • No A/B testing. You cannot test two offers against each other or show a progress bar toward the reward.
  • A hard cap. A store can have at most 25 active automatic discounts, and that count includes app-based discounts. Discounts only stack when you set their combination rules (see how discount stacking works on Shopify).

You can read Shopify's own guide in the Shopify Help Center (checked October 11, 2026).

How we picked these apps

We looked at what matters to a store owner, not just a feature checklist:

  • Auto add to cart. Does the free or discounted item appear on its own?
  • Store visibility. Does the shopper see the deal before checkout?
  • Built for Shopify. This badge means Shopify checked the app for speed and quality.
  • Honest pricing. Free plan or free trial? Does the cost climb as you grow?
  • Real reviews. Rating and review count from the live listing.
  • Store fit. No single app wins for every store, so we note who each one suits.

Our method: we opened each app's live Shopify App Store listing and read its pricing section directly on July 2, 2026, then re-checked ratings, review counts, Built for Shopify badges and prices for apps 1 to 10 on October 11, 2026, and for Dr Free Gift and EG Auto Add later that day. Numbers change often, so always confirm on the listing before you install.

Quick comparison

Rating (review count), cheapest way in, first paid plan and Shopify POS support, from the live App Store listings on October 11, 2026.

AppRatingFree optionStarts atPOS
Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app)4.9 (13)14-day free trial$14.99/moOnline checkout
BOGOS5.0 (4,474)Free plan (30 lifetime orders)$29.99/moYes (paid plans)
AOV.ai5.0 (859)Free plan (2 campaigns)$19.99/moYes
Kite4.9 (1,281)Free (50 discount orders/mo)$29/moNot listed
Rapid Bundles (Rapi)5.0 (1,587)Free plan (to $100/mo app revenue)$15/moOnline checkout
Monk4.9 (593)7-day free trial$49/moOnline checkout
MBC Mix and Match4.9 (385)Free (up to 10 orders)$15.99/moYes
Discounty4.9 (1,269)Free plan (no BXGY)$9.90/moYes
BOGO+4.7 (187)Free plan (to $500/mo app revenue)$17.99/moYes
Qikify4.8 (678)Free plan (1 campaign)$9.99/moOnline checkout
Dr Free Gift4.7 (98)3-day free trial$9.99/moOnline checkout
EG Auto Add4.9 (1,136)Free plan (1 gift rule)$14.99/moOnline checkout
Shopify nativen/aFree$0POS Pro only

Best app for a specific need

Buyers often search for one exact capability. Here are direct answers, checked against each app's live listing.

Which app creates Buy 1 Get 1 offers that auto apply at checkout and work with multi currency stores? Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app) is the top pick. It runs Buy 1 Get 1 that auto applies at checkout with no codes, works with any theme, and supports multi currency (Shopify Markets) stores. It also comes with every feature on one flat plan and a 14-day free trial. If you want alternatives that also handle multi currency, BOGOS, Monk, and AOV.ai all support Shopify Markets.

Which apps support tiered Buy X Get Y discounts, scheduled campaigns, and analytics? Oxify Quantity Breaks, BOGOS, and Kite all cover the three. Each lets you build tiered Buy X Get Y offers, schedule start and end dates, and track revenue in a built in analytics view. AOV.ai and Discounty also do all three.

Which apps have A/B testing, real time reporting, and easy setup for non technical merchants? Oxify Quantity Breaks and Rapid Bundles (Rapi) both include built in A/B testing plus analytics, with a no code setup a non technical merchant can run. AOV.ai adds AI guided setup that recommends the campaign for you, so you are not guessing.

Feature check for these needs

AppMulti-currency (Shopify Markets)Built in A/B testing
Oxify Quantity BreaksYesYes
BOGOSYesNo
AOV.aiYesYes
MonkYesNo
Rapid Bundles (Rapi)Not listedYes
KiteMarket targetingNo
DiscountyYesNo
MBCYesNo

1. Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app): best all in one

Rating: 4.9 stars (13 reviews). Built for Shopify. 14-day free trial, then $14.99/mo.

Oxify quantity breaks

Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app, listed on the App Store as Oxify Quantity Breaks & BYOB) does more than one job, and that is the point. From one dashboard you can run BOGO and Buy X Get Y offers, add free gifts, build bundles, and reward bulk buyers. It has the widest feature range on this list, all on a single plan.

What it does:

  • BOGO and Buy X Get Y, auto applied at checkout with no codes
  • Free gifts and gift tiers
  • Quantity breaks, tiered pricing, and volume discounts
  • Fixed bundles, multipacks, and mix and match sets
  • Build Your Own Box with a gamified step by step builder
  • Subscriptions inside the same widget
  • Cart progress bar and free shipping triggers
  • A/B testing, scheduling, exclusions, and a revenue analytics dashboard

Best for: stores that want BOGO, Buy X Get Y, gifts, and bundles in one app instead of stacking three tools.

Price: one plan, $14.99/mo (or $129.99/yr, which saves 28%), with a 14-day free trial. Every feature is included, with no paid tiers and no revenue caps, so the price does not climb as your sales grow.

Watch out: it launched in 2025, so it has fewer reviews than the big names, and discounts apply at online checkout rather than Shopify POS. The upside is the full feature set on one flat plan, with no tier upgrades. Skip it if you need BOGO at a Shopify POS register, or if you only trust an app with thousands of reviews behind it.

See Oxify Quantity Breaks on the Shopify App Store

2. BOGOS: Free Gift Bundle Upsell: the established suite

Rating: 5.0 stars (4,474 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free plan (30 lifetime orders), then from $29.99/mo.

BOGOS free gift bundle upsell

BOGOS is the most reviewed BOGO app on this list, and its listing says 95K+ brands have trusted it over 12 years. If you run many complex offers at once, this is the deepest suite.

What it does:

  • BOGO free, BOGO discount, Buy 2 Get 2, Buy 3 Get 1, and cheapest item free
  • Buy X Get Y and Spend X Get Y
  • Free gift with purchase, with auto add or a gift slider
  • Deep targeting by customer tag, order history, location, sales channel, and magic links
  • Bundles, mix and match, and a build a box builder
  • Upsells, including checkout upsell, frequently bought together, and thank you page
  • Volume and cart discounts
  • Progress bar, offer page, today offer, and gift thumbnails
  • Per campaign analytics, plus POS and headless support

Best for: larger stores running many offers at once who want the most complete suite.

Watch out: the free plan is capped at 30 lifetime orders, the price scales with your order volume (the $29.99 Basic plan includes 300 orders a month, then $0.05 per extra order), POS offers need a paid plan, and there are a lot of settings to learn on day one. If that is more than you need, see our BOGOS alternatives.

3. AOV.ai: best for offer visibility and AI setup

Rating: 5.0 stars (859 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free plan (2 active campaigns, up to $500/mo of app revenue), then from $19.99/mo.

Aov.ai bundles upsell

Shoppers often do not know a deal exists until checkout. AOV.ai Free Gifts BOGO Offer fixes that better than anything else here, and it uses AI to suggest which campaign to run.

What it does:

  • BOGO free, BOGO discount, Buy 2 Get 1, and a gift multiplier
  • Buy X Get Y and free gift with purchase
  • AI campaign recommendations based on your store data
  • Booster widgets: Deal of the Day, floating button, promotion badges, tiered reward box, and an offer slider
  • Milestone and tiered rewards
  • AI theme matching so widgets match your colors and fonts
  • Customer segment and location targeting
  • Checkout upsell on Shopify Plus, A/B testing on paid plans, and scheduling

Best for: stores where shoppers keep missing the offer before checkout.

Watch out: targeting is lighter than BOGOS, it does not support headless stores, and the paid price follows your Shopify plan ($19.99 on Basic, $29.99 on Grow, $39.99 on Advanced).

4. Kite Discount & Free Gift: built on Shopify's own engine

Rating: 4.9 stars (1,281 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free for the first 50 discount orders each month, then from $29/mo.

Kite discount free gift BOGO

Kite Discount, Free Gift, BOGO runs on Shopify's native discount functions. In plain terms, fewer hacks and fewer things that break when your store gets busy.

What it does:

  • BOGO free, BOGO discount, Buy 2 Get 1, and cheapest or most expensive item logic
  • Buy X Get Y with repeat rules
  • Tiered campaigns in one progress bar, like spend $50 for a gift, $80 for 10% off, $120 for free shipping
  • Auto add with a manual gift option
  • Volume and tiered discounts
  • Bulk unique discount codes for email, SMS, and influencer campaigns
  • Progress bars on product and cart pages
  • Customer tag and market targeting, scheduling, and analytics

Best for: stores that want rock solid discount logic and combined offers, great for holiday sales.

Watch out: no bundle builder or upsells, so it is a discount tool, not a full suite. The Free and $29 Starter plans are not available on Shopify Advanced or Plus, and the listing does not mention Shopify POS.

5. Rapid Bundles (Rapi): best for testing which offer wins

Rating: 5.0 stars (1,587 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free plan (up to $100/mo of app revenue), then from $15/mo.

Rapi bundles BOGOS upsells

Rapid Bundles & Upsell (still widely known as Rapi Bundles) sits where BOGO, bundles, and testing meet. It is one of the few apps here with built in A/B testing, so the data picks your winning offer instead of a guess.

What it does:

  • BOGO and Buy X Get Y offers
  • A/B testing on BOGO and bundle setups
  • Product bundles, mix and match, and fixed bundles
  • Quantity breaks, tiered pricing, and volume discounts
  • Free gift bundles
  • AI bundle builder and color swatch styling
  • Subscription bundles and progress bar bundles
  • Frequently bought together and post purchase upsells

Best for: stores that want to test and optimize offers alongside a bundling strategy.

Watch out: it is bundle first, so a plain standalone BOGO can feel like more app than you need, and the dashboard is feature heavy.

6. Monk Free Gift BOGO & Upsell: full funnel plus code deals

Rating: 4.9 stars (593 reviews). Built for Shopify. 7-day free trial, then $49/mo up to 1,000 orders a month (no permanent free plan).

Monk free gift BOGO cartupsell

Monk Free Gift with Purchase covers BOGO from the product page all the way to post purchase. Its standout trick is the discount code trigger.

What it does:

  • BOGO free and BOGO discount
  • Buy X Get Y
  • Code triggered BOGO that only unlocks with a specific code, great for influencer and email deals
  • Free gift with purchase and tiered progress bar rewards
  • Auto add with a custom popup
  • Layered eligibility by product, cart value, customer segment, and code
  • Cart, checkout, and post purchase coverage
  • Checkout and one click post purchase upsells on Shopify Plus, plus Markets and translations

Best for: brands running influencer or email only deals across the full buying journey.

Watch out: no free plan, it starts at $49 a month, the price jumps to $149 a month above 1,000 orders (Monk's pricing page, October 2026), and it is overkill for a simple BOGO.

7. MBC Mix and Match Bundles: best for build your own bundles

Rating: 4.9 stars (385 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free for stores with up to 10 orders, then from $15.99/mo (up to 250 orders).

MBC Mix and Match Bundles is bundle first, with BOGO and Buy X Get Y layered on top. If mix and match or build a box is your main play, this is a strong fit.

What it does:

  • Mix and match bundles and combo sets
  • Build Your Own Bundle and box builder
  • Fixed and multi product bundle sets
  • BOGO and Buy X Get Y with discounted pricing
  • Volume and quantity price breaks, plus tiered pricing
  • Free gift bundles and buy X get gift offers
  • Product add ons and a minimum quantity selector
  • Customizable design, multi language, and Shopify POS

Best for: stores whose main strategy is letting customers build a bundle or shop combo sets.

Watch out: there is no free plan for live stores, so it has a higher entry cost, no headless support, and heavy theme tweaks may need their team.

8. Discounty: cheapest way to run BXGY plus volume

Rating: 4.9 stars (1,269 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free plan (no Buy X Get Y), then from $9.90/mo.

Discounty app screenshot

Discounty: Bulk Discount Sales is a price editor and discount app that also runs Buy X Get Y. It is the lowest cost paid entry on this list.

What it does:

  • Buy X Get Y and BOGO
  • Volume and quantity tiered pricing
  • Free gifts
  • Bulk price editor with compare at prices and savings
  • Automatic discounts or discount codes, with code stacking on BXGY
  • Cart discounts, flash sales, and free shipping
  • Sale badges, tier tables, countdown timers, and a progress bar
  • Customer segment and channel targeting

Best for: budget stores that want BXGY plus strong volume and flash sale tools in one cheap app.

Watch out: it is a discount and price tool first, so bundle building and gift widgets are lighter than a dedicated bundle app. The free Starter plan does not include Buy X Get Y or BOGO, so budget for the $9.90/mo Lite plan.

9. BOGO+ Free Gift & Buy X Get Y: budget and POS

Rating: 4.7 stars (187 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free plan (up to $500/mo of app revenue), then from $17.99/mo.

BOGO+ Free Gift & Buy X Get Y keeps things affordable and adds Shopify POS support, which helps if you also sell in a physical shop.

What it does:

  • BOGO, Buy X Get Y, and Buy X Get X
  • Free gift with purchase
  • Volume and quantity discounts
  • Price based rules for the cheapest or costliest item
  • Code based BOGO and BXGY for exclusive offers
  • Cart goal bars, progress bars, and gift bars
  • One per customer limits and scheduling
  • Shopify POS support

Best for: smaller stores that want a cheap app and sell in person too.

Watch out: it has the lowest rating here, and a few merchants report stability hiccups on custom themes and slower support, so test it well before a big sale.

10. Qikify Upsell & Cross-sell: if you already run Qikify

Rating: 4.8 stars (678 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free plan (one live campaign), then from $9.99/mo.

Qikify Upsell & Cross-sell folds BOGO into a wider upsell and cart toolkit, so it saves you an extra app if you already use it.

What it does:

  • BOGO and Buy X Get Y
  • Auto add and auto remove gifts
  • Customer chosen gift variants
  • Frequently bought together, Amazon style
  • Product add ons and one click add ons
  • Cart upsell popups and progress bars
  • Multi tier rewards and analytics
  • Works with the wider Qikify ecosystem, like the slide cart

Best for: stores already using Qikify for upsells who want BOGO in the same app.

Watch out: BOGO logic is lighter than BOGO first apps, repeat deals like Buy 2 Get 2 are limited, support runs on weekdays only, and offers can break if you edit a product title.

11. Dr Free Gift: simple gifting on a budget

Rating: 4.7 stars (98 reviews). No Built for Shopify badge on October 11, 2026. 3-day free trial, then $9.99/mo (the listed free plan is for trial and development stores only).

Dr Free Gift is a clean, low cost way to run free gift and BOGO offers, built on Shopify Functions for checkout stability.

What it does:

  • BOGO and Buy X Get Y
  • Auto assigned or customer choice gifts
  • Tiered cart goals by subtotal, item count, or product tag
  • Progress bar widget to nudge bigger carts
  • A sitewide free gift promotion widget
  • BOGO automation by tag, SKU, or collection
  • Shows the item value savings in the cart
  • Built on Shopify Functions for stability

Best for: smaller stores that want a simple, affordable free gift or BOGO with a progress bar.

Watch out: it creates a duplicate product for the gift, which can eat into your product limit, and there is no setting to give a gift only once per customer. The review base is still small, and the listing had no Built for Shopify badge when we checked.

12. EG Auto Add to Cart: simple and reliable

Rating: 4.9 stars (1,136 reviews). Built for Shopify. Free plan (1 live gift rule), then from $14.99/mo.

EG auto add to cart free gift

EG Auto Add to Cart Free Gift does one thing very well: it adds a free gift when the rules are met and removes it when they are not. It has been on the App Store since December 2019.

What it does:

  • Reliable auto add and auto remove of gifts
  • Triggers by product, collection, or cart value
  • Buy a group of products to get a gift
  • Scheduled promotions with start and end dates
  • Geo targeting and magic link support
  • A reminder banner for shoppers who skip the offer
  • Stock alerts on gift inventory
  • Duplicate a promotion rule in one click

Best for: stores that want a clean, dependable free gift with purchase and nothing fancy.

Watch out: no progress bars or advanced widgets, the free plan runs one live gift rule and triggers on up to 10 product variants, the $14.99 Standard plan allows 3 active rules, and unlimited rules need the $29.99 plan.

How to do a BOGO sale on Shopify without an app

You do not always need an app. Shopify's built in Buy X Get Y discount is free and fine for one or two simple products. Here is the setup, following Shopify's Help Center steps:

  1. In your Shopify admin, go to Discounts and click Create discount.
  2. Choose Buy X get Y, then pick Automatic discount (no code) or Discount code.
  3. Under Customer buys, set the minimum quantity (1 for BOGO, 2 for Buy 2 Get 1) and the products or collections that qualify.
  4. Under Customer gets, set the quantity and the item, then choose Free, a percentage off, or an amount off each.
  5. Set the maximum uses per order, eligibility, combinations and active dates, then save.

Then promote the deal on the product page, because the free item will not drop into the cart by itself. Know the limits too: no auto add, no progress bar, no A/B testing, and a cap of 25 active automatic discounts. On Shopify POS, Buy X Get Y discounts work at retail checkout on POS Pro; POS Lite cannot apply them. For gift-only offers, see our guide to setting up a free gift with purchase on Shopify. For anything past the basics, an app saves you the manual work.

Is there a free BOGO app for Shopify?

Yes, but most free plans have a cap, and some work more like trials. Here is what each free option actually allows, from the live listings checked on October 11, 2026:

Free optionWhat the free plan allowsFirst paid plan
Shopify native Buy X Get YFree forever, no auto add, up to 25 active automatic discountsn/a
AOV.ai Free Gifts BOGO Offer2 active campaigns, up to $500/mo of revenue generated by the app$19.99/mo
BOGO+Up to $500/mo of revenue generated by the app$17.99/mo
KiteFirst 50 discount orders each month; $29/mo only if you go over (not for Shopify Advanced or Plus)$29/mo
Qikify Upsell & Cross-sellFull features, one live campaign$9.99/mo
Rapid Bundles (Rapi)Up to $100/mo of revenue generated by the app$15/mo
BOGOS30 orders in total (lifetime)$29.99/mo
EG Auto Add to Cart Free Gift1 live gift rule, triggers on up to 10 product variants, auto-adds one gift$14.99/mo
MBC Mix and Match BundlesStores with up to 10 orders$15.99/mo
DiscountyFree plan exists, but Buy X Get Y and BOGO start on the paid Lite plan$9.90/mo

Our read: if one simple offer is enough, use Shopify's native discount. If you want an app-run offer at no cost, start with the AOV.ai, BOGO+ or Kite free plans, and check each cap before a big sale. Treat the BOGOS and MBC free plans as trials. Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app) has no free plan: it is a 14-day free trial, then $14.99/mo.

One thing most guides skip: watch how the price scales

Here is the trap. Many of these apps do not charge one flat fee forever. The price often climbs as the app drives more sales or handles more orders. That can be fair, but it surprises people.

Before you commit:

  • Find your real number. How many orders, or how much extra revenue, will the app touch each month?
  • Check the price at that level, not the starting price. A $10 plan can jump to $40 or more once you grow.
  • Compare apples to apples. Two apps can look the same at the top of the page and cost very different amounts at your size.

Here is how the pricing models differ on the live listings (checked October 11, 2026):

  • By order count: BOGOS Basic ($29.99/mo) includes 300 orders a month, then $0.05 per extra order. MBC runs $15.99 (up to 250 orders), $59.99 (1,000) and $159.99 (2,500). Monk is $49/mo up to 1,000 orders and $149/mo above that.
  • By app-generated revenue: Rapid Bundles' $15 Starter covers up to $1,000/mo of extra revenue, and its $29 Pro plan covers up to $10,000.
  • By your Shopify plan: AOV.ai ($19.99 to $39.99), Qikify ($9.99 to $49.99) and BOGO+ ($17.99 to $77.99) charge more as your Shopify plan goes up, not as your sales grow.
  • Flat: Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app) is one $14.99/mo plan with no order or revenue cap.

Do not lose money on your BOGO

A free item feels great to shoppers. It can also eat your profit if you are careless. Run this quick math before you launch:

  • Know your true cost. Add product cost plus shipping for the free item.
  • Set a floor. Only run BOGO on items with enough margin to cover the giveaway.
  • Build a small buffer. Leave a little room in your base price so the deal still profits.
  • Watch profit, not just orders. More orders at a loss is not a win.

Simple example: a product costs you $6 and sells for $20. A Buy 1 Get 1 gives away $6 of cost to win one sale. That can work if it lifts your average order value and clears slow stock. Do the numbers first.

How to launch your first offer (4 steps)

  1. Pick one clear deal. Start simple, like Buy 1 Get 1 on a slow seller paired with a bestseller.
  2. Turn on auto add. Let the app drop the free item in the cart. Manual claims lose sales.
  3. Show it before checkout. Add a cart bar or badge so shoppers see the reward while they shop.
  4. Watch the numbers for a week. Track average order value and profit, then keep it or tweak it.

Want a deeper walkthrough? See our guide to setting up tiered pricing on Shopify, or compare the best Shopify quantity breaks apps.

Which app should you choose?

  • Want one app for BOGO, Buy X Get Y, gifts, and bundles? Start with Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app).
  • Running many offers at once with deep targeting? BOGOS.
  • Shoppers miss your deal before checkout? AOV.ai.
  • Need it rock solid on busy days? Kite.
  • Want to A/B test which BOGO wins? Rapid Bundles (Rapi).
  • Running influencer or email only deals? Monk, for its code triggered BOGO.
  • Build your own bundle or mix and match is your main play? MBC.
  • Cheapest BXGY plus volume and flash sales? Discounty.
  • Tight budget and sell in person too? BOGO+.
  • Just want a simple, reliable free gift? Dr Free Gift or EG Auto Add.
  • Want to start for free? Shopify's native discount for one offer, or the AOV.ai, BOGO+ or Kite free plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a BOGO app?

A BOGO app is a Shopify app that runs Buy One Get One and Buy X Get Y offers for you. Unlike Shopify's native discount, it can add the free or discounted item to the cart automatically, show the offer on product and cart pages, and report how much each deal earned. Most BOGO apps also handle free gifts, volume discounts and bundles from the same dashboard.

What is the best BOGO app for Shopify?

For most stores, our pick is our own Oxify Quantity Breaks, because it runs BOGO, Buy X Get Y, gifts, and bundles from one app on a single flat $14.99/mo plan. It is newer, with 13 reviews, so if you want the most merchant proof, BOGOS has 4,474 reviews at 5.0 stars. For a free start, try the AOV.ai, BOGO+ or Kite free plans.

Is there a free BOGO app for Shopify?

Yes. Shopify's native Buy X Get Y discount is free with no app at all. Among apps, AOV.ai's free plan allows 2 active campaigns and up to $500 a month of app-generated revenue, BOGO+ is free up to $500 a month, and Kite is free for the first 50 discount orders each month. EG Auto Add's free plan runs one gift rule. The BOGOS (30 lifetime orders) and MBC (10 orders) free plans work more like trials.

Is BOGO the same as Buy X Get Y?

Not quite. BOGO (Buy One Get One) is one type of Buy X Get Y offer. Buy X Get Y is the wider group that also covers deals like Buy 2 Get 1, Buy 3 Get 2, or Spend $50 for a free gift. Most apps on this list run both, but check that it supports the exact rule you plan to run before you install.

How do I do a BOGO sale on Shopify without an app?

In your Shopify admin, go to Discounts, click Create discount and choose Buy X get Y. Set what the customer buys (quantity 1 for BOGO), set what the customer gets, choose Free, then set dates and save. It costs nothing, but the free item is never added to the cart automatically, there is no progress bar or A/B testing, and a store can run at most 25 active automatic discounts.

Does Shopify add the free item to the cart automatically?

No. Shopify's Help Center states that the free or discounted "get" item in a Buy X Get Y discount is never added to the cart automatically, so shoppers must add both items themselves. That is the main reason stores install a BOGO app: BOGOS, Kite and EG Auto Add, for example, can put the gift in the cart for the shopper once the rule is met.

Do BOGO offers hurt my profit?

They can if you are careless. A Buy 1 Get 1 on a product that costs you $6 and sells for $20 gives away $6 of cost to win one sale. Run BOGO only on items with enough margin, build a small buffer into your base price, avoid free items on thin margin products, and track profit per order, not just the number of orders.

Do these apps slow my store down?

Any app that adds storefront widgets loads some extra code. Shopify's one enforced rule is that an app must not lower a store's Lighthouse performance score by more than 10 points, and Built for Shopify repeats that limit (shopify.dev, checked October 11, 2026). Eleven of the 12 apps on this list showed the badge that day; Dr Free Gift did not. After installing, retest your product and cart page speed and remove widgets you do not use.

Which BOGO apps work with Shopify POS?

Shopify's native Buy X Get Y discount works at retail checkout on POS Pro, but POS Lite cannot apply it. Among apps, BOGOS (paid plans), AOV.ai, MBC, Discounty and BOGO+ list Shopify POS support on their App Store listings. Kite, Monk, Qikify, Rapid Bundles and Oxify Quantity Breaks do not, so check POS support before you install if you also sell in person.

Is a free plan or a free trial better?

A free plan lets you run real offers at no cost, usually with limits on campaigns, orders or app revenue. A free trial gives full features for a set time, then bills you. Match the choice to how fast you plan to launch, and check what the plan costs at your real order volume, not just the starting price.

The bottom line

Shopify's free tool can get you started. But if you want offers that add the gift on their own, show up across your store, and prove they made money, a dedicated app is the move.

If you want one app that covers BOGO, Buy X Get Y, free gifts, and bundles, start with Oxify Quantity Breaks (our app). It has a 14-day free trial, so you can add it, launch one clear offer, and let the numbers guide your next step.

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