{"id":65307,"date":"2023-10-10T21:31:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T01:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/?p=65307"},"modified":"2025-11-10T00:45:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T05:45:12","slug":"shopify-flow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-flow\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Flow Tutorial: A 101 Guide With Screenshots [+10 Examples]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Previously,<strong> Shopify Flow<\/strong>, the automation tool developed by Shopify, was only available for Shopify Plus users. However, at the moment, the Shopify Flow app is accessible for Shopify users of all plans (excluding Shopify Starter).<\/p>\n<p>If you want a Shopify automation tool to handle your tedious, repetitive, day-to-day operation tasks, Shopify Flow might be the solution you\u2019ve been searching for.<\/p>\n<p>To help you understand Shopify Flow better and whether it suits you or not, in this Shopify Flow review, we\u2019ll cover all you need to know about Shopify\u2019s automation tool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How does Shopify Flow work?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to automate your store with Shopify Flow?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>3 highlight features of Shopify Flow<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>10 common Shopify Flow examples<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Top 3 Shopify Flow alternatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-detail\">\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"title\">Let Our Experts Handle Your Store Migration!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"cta-desc\">With the All-in-One Migration Service, our experts take care of everything, ensuring a seamless and stress-free Shopify migration.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-frame\" href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/shopify-migration.html?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=banner&utm_term=alice&utm_content=shopifyflow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOOK FREE CONSULTATION<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78213\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2-08-1.png\" alt=\"All-in-One Migration Service\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>How Does Shopify Flow Work?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shopify Flow is a free eCommerce automation app developed by Shopify<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With an intuitive dashboard and drag-and-drop flow builder, the app helps you build tailored automation workflows for your Shopify store.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65378\" style=\"width: 1892px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65378 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow homepage\" width=\"1892\" height=\"894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage.webp 1892w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage-1024x484.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage-1536x726.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage-750x354.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/shopify-flow-homepage-1140x539.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1892px) 100vw, 1892px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify Flow is a free automation tool built by Shopify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>Previously, Shopify Flow was available only to Shopify Plus merchants. However, as of writing this article, Shopify has made this automation app accessible to merchants of all plans.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of Shopify Flow is just as simple as that of most eCommerce automation tools\u2014for a flow to work, it needs three pillars: <\/span><b>trigger, condition, and action<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-65313\"><div class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" id=\"wptb-table-id-65313\" data-wptb-version=\"1.4.10\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"false\"><table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-65313\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"394\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" data-wptb-horizontal-scroll-status=\"false\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"3\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-605\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Shopify Flow&rsquo;s Components<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-601\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-600\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Example<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-606\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Trigger<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-602\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p> A trigger is an event that initiates a workflow. This can be any activity in your Shopify store or third-party app<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-599\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p> Your customer places an order<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-607\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-603\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p> A condition is a rule that determines whether the action is executed or not<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-598\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p> Whether the order your customer just placed is over $100<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\" style=\"--hover-bg-color: undefined;\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-608\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p><strong> Action<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-604\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p> An action is what action you want to take when the condition is satisfied<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-597 edit-active\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 15px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p> Send the customer above a gift card for buying over $100<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Shopify Flow Tutorial: How To Automate A Shopify Store\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have a general understanding of Shopify Flow app, here comes the million-dollar question: \u201c<\/span><b>How to set up a workflow using Shopify Flow?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many other automation solutions, Shopify Flow lets you build a workflow manually or using pre-built templates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method #1: Create workflows with templates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a flow you want to develop, don\u2019t rush to build it from scratch yet. This is because Shopify Flow has\u00a0<\/span><b>many pre-built templates that automate common tasks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as inventory management, customer segmentation, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After finding the template you want to use, here\u2019s how to create and tailor the workflow to your demand:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. In your Shopify admin, navigate to <\/span><b>Apps &gt; Flow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Select <\/span><b>Create workflow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Choose <\/span><b>Browse templates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pick a template.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76237\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-workflow.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-workflow.png\" alt=\"shopify flow templates\" width=\"512\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-workflow.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/create-workflow-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify Flow gives you tons of ready-made workflows in different categories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Don\u2019t worry; you can adjust the flow\u2019s settings after installing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Select <\/span><b>Install<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Make any necessary edits to the template <\/span><b>(***)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. You can choose to change the template\u2019s name if you want to<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Enable the workflow by selecting <\/span><b>Turn on workflow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. To activate the workflow, click <\/span><b>Turn on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76244\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/activate-shopify-flow-workflow.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76244 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/activate-shopify-flow-workflow.png\" alt=\"activate shopify flow workflow\" width=\"512\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/activate-shopify-flow-workflow.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/activate-shopify-flow-workflow-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click Turn on workflow to activate it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(***) Before activating your workflow, make sure to edit and enter your desired values. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a workflow adds tags to customers or orders, ensure the tags are actually the ones you want to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a workflow sends messages, update the recipient information, such as the email address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a workflow uses an app you don't want to install, you can make up for it with a similar action, like replacing a What\u2019s App message with an email.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Method #2: Create workflows in Shopify Flow manually<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Shopify Flow doesn\u2019t provide the template you are looking for, you can build your own custom workflow from scratch. In this Shopify Flow tutorial, we will create a flow to update customers' refund dates in their profiles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. In your Shopify admin, navigate to <\/span><b>Apps &gt; Flow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Select <\/span><b>Create workflow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Choose <\/span><b>Select a trigger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then pick the trigger that initiates the workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76245\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76245\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-trigger.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76245 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-trigger.png\" alt=\"shopify flow trigger\" width=\"512\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-trigger.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-trigger-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Select a Shopify Flow\u2019s trigger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>4. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Then &gt; Condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then choose the condition that needs to be satisfied before any actions can be executed.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76249\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/set-shopify-flow-condition.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76249 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/set-shopify-flow-condition.png\" alt=\"set shopify flow condition\" width=\"512\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/set-shopify-flow-condition.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/set-shopify-flow-condition-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose a condition to validate the triggered event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>5. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Then &gt; Action<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to decide the action to be taken if the condition is true.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76248\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-tutorial-action-settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-tutorial-action-settings.png\" alt=\"shopify flow tutorial action settings\" width=\"512\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-tutorial-action-settings.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-tutorial-action-settings-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Create action for your Shopify Flow\u2019s workflow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>6.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optionally, click <\/span><b>Otherwise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add another step if the condition you set is false. You can include additional conditions or actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Click <\/span><b>New Workflow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then enter a name for your workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Click <\/span><b>Turn on workflow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. To activate your workflow, click <\/span><b>Turn on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Top Key Features Of Shopify Flow<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From our experience, Shopify Flow\u2019s functionalities can be easily grouped into three groups:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1. Automating tasks and workflows<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Shopify Flow, you<\/span><b> no longer have to spend hours after hours on repetitive, boring tasks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance, Shopify Flow can automatically tag high-value orders for special handling instead of having to do it manually on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><getresponse-form form-id=\"db4083a3-70c9-4298-8e0d-6a9aeb4fd705\" e=\"1\"><\/getresponse-form><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. Customizing workflows<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Shopify Flow, you have the<\/span><b> freedom to customize your workflows using all your Shopify data and events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether you\u2019re using a template or creating a custom workflow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you can tailor the automation to fit your specific needs, such as setting up unique discount codes for loyal customers or automating the process of updating inventory levels when products are restocked.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. Integrations and data management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another feature we particularly like about Shopify Flow is that the app supports <\/span><b>integration with top-tier Shopify apps that offer different features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, you can use Rise.ai to automatically issue and email a gift card to a customer after their third order.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>10 Popular Shopify Flow Examples<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a custom workflow is great, but it can be time-consuming and requires a clear understanding of your needs. What about those amazing flows you haven't discovered yet?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are ten popular Shopify Flow examples you might want to &#8216;borrow' for your store:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1. Automate your inventory management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have a complicated product catalog with 1,000 SKUs of all colors, shapes, and sizes, manually managing your inventory will eat up your limited time budget.<\/p>\n<p>With this workflow template, you can <strong>automatically monitor the inventory levels of any product variation.<\/strong> When these levels drop to a point considered low in stock, Flow will initiate the reordering process.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65370\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65370\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-inventory.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow Inventory management flow\" width=\"750\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-inventory.webp 1380w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-inventory-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-inventory-1024x534.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-inventory-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-inventory-750x391.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-inventory-1140x595.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify Flow how to set up automatic email to manage your inventory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Your team will be promptly notified automatically,<\/strong> and Flow will dispatch a reorder email to your supplier. Additionally, <strong>Flow will apply a tag to highlight low stock in your store<\/strong>, creating a sense of urgency for customers. You will also receive a notification through Slack.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2. Segment your customers based on their lifetime spends<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Through this Flow, you can <strong>segment your most valued customers to approach them in a more personalized way<\/strong>. For instance, by grouping your customers into different tiers based on their lifetime spending, you can send personalized messages and encourage them to make purchases, such as exclusive VIP discounts for those in the Gold Tier.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65376\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65376\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/segment-customers-on-their-spending-cart.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow templates\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/segment-customers-on-their-spending-cart.webp 1163w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/segment-customers-on-their-spending-cart-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/segment-customers-on-their-spending-cart-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/segment-customers-on-their-spending-cart-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/segment-customers-on-their-spending-cart-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/segment-customers-on-their-spending-cart-1140x642.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify customer segmentation template workflow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>#3. Cancel orders from potential frauds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Discounts draw not only shoppers but also fraudsters and malicious bots to flash sale events.\u00a0And<strong> being prepared for such malicious actors provides an added layer of security during peak sales periods<\/strong>, such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, when you may be too occupied to identify them yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up this Flow is exceedingly straightforward\u2014<strong>all that's required are the email or IP addresses of recognized resellers<\/strong>. If an identified problematic shopper places an order, Flow automatically cancels any orders made using an email address previously associated with fraudulent activity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65372\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65372\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow template\" width=\"750\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses.webp 1617w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses-300x108.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses-1024x368.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses-768x276.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses-1536x552.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses-750x269.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cancel-orders-from-bad-email-addresses-1140x410.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cancel and tag orders from known bad email address template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>#4. Automate your product review collecting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According to invesp, customers will likely spend 31% more on a store with \u201cexcellent\u201d reviews. Thus, it's crucial to have an effective review system in place.<\/p>\n<p>With Shopify Flow, you can fully automate your review program and ensure that you never miss the opportunity to address a negative review.<\/p>\n<p>When a new product review is written, Flow will assess the star rating and take appropriate actions. For instance, you will record five-star reviews in a spreadsheet and share them with the sales and marketing teams so they are aware of the positive feedback from customers.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you will promptly record any one- or two-star reviews in a spreadsheet and create a support ticket for the customer service team to contact the reviewer and understand any issues with the product or their shopping experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65371\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65371\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-review-collecting-process.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow product review flow\" width=\"750\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-review-collecting-process.webp 1242w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-review-collecting-process-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-review-collecting-process-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-review-collecting-process-768x438.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-review-collecting-process-750x428.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/automate-review-collecting-process-1140x651.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Product review collecting automation workflow template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In all cases, the reviewer will receive loyalty points as a token of appreciation for taking the time to leave a review. This Flow integrates with the following apps and tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yotpo Product Reviews<\/li>\n<li>Google Sheets for Shopify Flow<\/li>\n<li>Yotpo: Loyalty & Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Slack<\/li>\n<li>Gorgias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>#5. Automate your loyalty campaigns<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that the cost of retaining a customer is 6 to 7 times cheaper than acquiring a new one? This means if you want to grow steady sales, running a proper loyalty campaign should be at the top of your to-do list.<\/p>\n<p>With this workflow, you can quickly run effective loyalty programs by segmenting your customers based on their lifetime spending. The flow will also help you notify your customer support team when a customer reaches a certain spend threshold so you can add loyalty points to their profiles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65379\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65379\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/track-and-reward-customers.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow example\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/track-and-reward-customers.webp 1177w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/track-and-reward-customers-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/track-and-reward-customers-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/track-and-reward-customers-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/track-and-reward-customers-750x420.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/track-and-reward-customers-1140x638.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Track and reward your customers with loyalty points<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>#6. Gain valuable information about your returns<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Though they are unwanted, refunds are something inevitable to any eCommerce brand. But with a well-built workflow, you can gain information as to why customers decide to return, and even win that customer back.<\/p>\n<p>With this workflow template, you can<strong> tag shoppers who have refunded<\/strong> over a certain threshold (e.g. $200). Then, you can <strong>create a support ticket for your team to follow up<\/strong> with that shopper to figure out what bad experience they went through and how you can improve that.<\/p>\n<p>This Shopify flow template <strong>requires the Gorgias Shopify app<\/strong> to tag customers and create support tickets after a refund.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65375\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65375\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow refund workflow\" width=\"750\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow.webp 1645w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow-1024x270.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow-768x203.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow-1536x405.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow-750x198.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/refund-workflow-1140x301.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shopify Flow theme for refunds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>#7. Run pre-order purchase campaigns<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to build excitement around your upcoming products, we highly advise you to run pre-order campaigns and incentivize your customers to shop when your products are finally released.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, Shopify Flow has a flow template for just that. When you enable this workflow, <strong>any product you tag as \u2018pre-order\u2019 is auto-tracked in a spreadsheet.<\/strong> Plus, all the pre-order information of your shoppers will be sent to the Klaviyo app so you can send them email offers when the item is on air.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65374\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65374\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow.webp\" alt=\"shopify flow preorder workflow\" width=\"750\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow.webp 1666w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow-300x80.webp 300w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow-1024x274.webp 1024w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow-768x206.webp 768w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow-1536x411.webp 1536w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow-750x201.webp 750w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pre-order-workflow-1140x305.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pre-order workflow template<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>#8. Email customers discount on their birthday<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make your customers feel special on their birthday, consider setting up an email discount campaign with Shopify Flow. This workflow lets you automatically send a discount email to customers on their special day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process starts by checking if today is the customer's birthday using Loyalty, Rewards, and Referrals by LoyaltyLion. Then, it verifies if the customer has accepted marketing emails. If the condition is met, it triggers an event in Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS by Klaviyo to send the discount email.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76250\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples.png\" alt=\" shopify flow examples\" width=\"512\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Email customers discount on their birthday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>#9. Notify customers when their wishlist items are on sale<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enable wishlist features on your eCommerce website, a workflow you shouldn't miss out on is <\/span><b>noti<\/b>f<b>ying customers when their wishlist items go on sale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This approach keeps your customers engaged and encourages them to make a purchase when the price drops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an item on a customer's wishlist goes on sale, the workflow automatically notifies the customer through the Emarsys Marketing Platform. The process<\/span><b> starts with the Growave: Loyalty & Wishlist app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which identifies wishlist items on sale. Then,<\/span><b> Emarsys Marketing Platform sends the notification to the customer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring they are aware of the price drop.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76251\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-1.png\" alt=\"shopify flow example\" width=\"512\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-1.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-1-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set up a Shopify Flow to notify your customers when a wishlist item is on sale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>#10. Send win-back email sequence to &#8220;at risk&#8221; customers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retaining customers is essential for the sustained growth of any eCommerce business. And for that, \u2018Send win-back email sequence to &#8220;at risk&#8221; customers\u2019 is another Shopify Flow example we\u2019d love to introduce you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process starts when a customer moves into the &#8220;At Risk&#8221; segment in the <\/span><b>Loyalty, Rewards, and Referrals app<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by LoyaltyLion. The workflow then adds loyalty points to the customer's account<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as an incentive.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following this, it triggers an event to track this update and initiates an email sequence via <\/span><b>Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, encouraging the customer to return and make a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76252\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-2.png\" alt=\"shopify flow example \" width=\"512\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-2.png 512w, https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/shopify-flow-examples-2-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Send win-back email sequence to your at-risk shoppers with Shopify Flow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Check out more articles about <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-features\/\">Shopify benefits<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to Succeed as a <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-partner-login-guide\/\">Shopify Partner<\/a> and Grow Your Business<\/li>\n<li>An In-Depth Look at <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-payments-review\/\">Shopify Payments<\/a>: Pros and Cons<\/li>\n<li>Boost Efficiency with <a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-flow\/\">Shopify Flow<\/a>: A Must-Have Tool<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litextension.com\/blog\/shopify-gift-cards\/\">Shopify Gift Cards<\/a>: A Simple Way to Increase Customer Loyalty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Top 3 Shopify Flow Alternatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Like we said, Shopify Flow is a perfect automation tool for small Shopify stores with not many existing apps yet. Otherwise, you\u2019ll see the app can be relatively limited in what it can do.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, in case you want to look at other Shopify automation apps, here are 3 top Shopify Flow alternatives that are worth trying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Mesa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Users needing robust, no-code solutions for integrating and automating complex workflows across multiple Shopify apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Mesa, you don't need to be a coding expert; it's as simple as pointing and clicking to set up automation. You can kickstart your automation journey with their ready-made templates, which cover various tasks like <\/span><b>a<\/b>uto-tagging orders, automating fulfillment, managing SMS\/email communication, and even handling fraud detection<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>How Mesa stacks up against Shopify Flow:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive range of ready-made templates for various tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrates with 100+ apps for multi-app workflows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced customizations may require support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Mechanic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users looking for extensive automation options with the ability to customize workflows and develop unique solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanic boasts <\/span>an impressive library of over 330 pre-made automation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you're looking to scale your operations or require custom functionalities, Mechanic has you covered. You can select from their extensive collection of pre-built automation or leverage Mechanic as a development platform to create tailor-made solutions for your Shopify store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Mechanic stacks up against Shopify Flow:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive library of over 350 pre-made automations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows for deep customization and development of custom workflows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrates seamlessly with various APIs and webhooks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be complex for users with simpler needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost for higher Shopify plans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Arigato<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users who need versatile automation with powerful scheduling capabilities and extensive app integrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been searching for an ideal Shopify flow alternative, Arigato can be your answer. Whether it's <\/span><b>meta field<\/b> tagging,<b> on-demand workflows, or harnessing APIs, Arigato has up to 100+ pre-built workflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that enable you to put your day-to-day tasks on autopilot with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How Arigato stacks up against Shopify Flow:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free workflow setup by their CS team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 100 pre-built workflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced scheduling capabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same with Mechanic: higher cost for higher Shopify plans (but can be negotiable for Plus users)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Might require coding occasionally<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Shopify Flow Review: FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"collapses\">\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><button class=\"collapse-toggle\"><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i> What is a flow in Shopify?<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"collapse-content\">A flow in Shopify is an automated workflow that helps you manage repetitive tasks and streamline business processes without manual intervention.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"collapse\">\n<p><button class=\"collapse-toggle\"><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i>How to access Shopify Flow?<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"collapse-content\">Access Shopify Flow by navigating to your Shopify admin, then go to Apps &gt; Flow.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"collapse\"><button class=\"collapse-toggle\"><i class=\"fa fa-minus\"><\/i> How do I manually run Shopify Flow?<br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"collapse-content\">To run a Shopify Flow, simply click Run Flow automation. 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