HappySnap vs Rewind: Shopify backup compared

Rewind is the established name in Shopify backups; it has been around since 2015 and has the widest integration list. HappySnap is newer and takes a different stance on pricing and cloning. This is an honest look at where each fits. We build HappySnap, so weigh that, but the facts below are checkable.

At a glance

• Rewind: mature, broad platform coverage (Shopify, BigCommerce, QuickBooks and more), real-time on higher tiers, enterprise focus.
• HappySnap: Shopify-focused, no usage cap on any plan, a real free tier, store-to-store cloning built in, and bring-your-own storage.

Coverage

Both back up the core Shopify objects. HappySnap covers 17 data types including metafields, metaobjects, markets, translations and inventory. Confirm the exact object list against each app's current docs before deciding, since both evolve.

Restore

Both offer granular and full restores. HappySnap restores are point-in-time with a dry-run and a skip-or-overwrite conflict policy. See how to back up a Shopify store for how point-in-time restore works.

Cloning

HappySnap includes store-to-store cloning (copy a catalog to another store with price, status and rebrand transforms) on Pro and up. If standing up staging or expansion stores matters to you, read how to clone a Shopify store.

Storage and data control

HappySnap lets you bring your own cloud bucket so you hold the data, encrypted at rest. Check each app's storage model and data-deletion behaviour for your compliance needs.

Pricing

HappySnap has no usage cap on any plan and a free tier that is a real plan, not a trial. Pricing scales by frequency, history and cloning. Compare current pricing on each app's listing before choosing.

Which to pick

• Want broad multi-platform coverage and enterprise support: look hard at Rewind.
• Want Shopify-focused backups with cloning, no usage cap and storage you control: try HappySnap.