Viewing CartStack Alternative
The API-First Alternative
to CartStack
CartStack relies on DOM scraping scripts that break on modern headless sites. Retake offers a clean API that works with any frontend architecture.
Retake vs CartStack
See detailed feature breakdown and why engineering teams prefer Retake.
| Feature | Retake | CartStack |
|---|---|---|
| Integration Method | ||
| How It Works | Clean REST API / SDK | DOM injection script |
| Site Speed Impact | Zero (server-side) | Slows down LCP by 100-300ms |
| Headless Compatibility | ||
| Works with SSR/SSG | ||
| TypeScript Support | ||
| Debug Experience | Full stack traces | Console errors |
| Features | ||
| Abandoned Cart Emails | ||
| Multi-Step Sequences | Up to 5 emails | Up to 3 emails |
| Real-Time Tracking | Delayed | |
| Custom Templates | ||
| Webhooks | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Base Price | From $19/mo | From $29/mo |
| Recovery Fees | None | 2-5% of recovered revenue |
| Predictable Billing | ||
Why companies switch from CartStack
- DOM scraping is brittle and breaks on site changes
- Script injection hurts Core Web Vitals
- Doesn't work with headless commerce
- Recovery fees eat into your margins
What you get with Retake
- Easy setup for non-technical users
- Works on legacy e-commerce platforms
- Low starting price point