Feature Comparison
| Feature | Profit Intelligence | Lifetimely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | From $29/mo |
| Shopify API Integration | Manual input (no API required) | Automatic sync |
| Multi-Platform (Amazon, TikTok, eBay, Etsy) | Yes — all 5 platforms | Shopify only |
| Contribution Margin Calculator | ✓ | ✓ |
| LTV Modeling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Break-Even ROAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory Cash Flow Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Worst-Case Stress Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Industry Preset Benchmarks | ✓ (7 niches) | ✗ |
| Platform Fee Comparison Tool | ✓ | ✗ |
| No Login Required | ✓ | ✗ |
| Historical Order Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Customer Cohort Data | ✗ | ✓ |
Feature comparison based on publicly available information. Lifetimely features may vary by plan tier.
Where Profit Intelligence Wins
- Pre-launch product validation: Before you have a Shopify store or a single sale, Profit Intelligence lets you model a product's viability from scratch. Lifetimely requires historical data.
- Multi-platform sellers: If you sell on Amazon, TikTok Shop, eBay, or Etsy alongside Shopify, Profit Intelligence shows you the margin difference on each platform instantly. Lifetimely is Shopify-only.
- Worst-case scenario planning: Our stress test mode automatically models a 10% refund rate increase and 20% ad cost spike — letting you see if your product survives a rough month before it happens.
- Inventory reorder planning: The inventory cash flow tab tells you exactly when to reorder, how much cash is tied up in stock, and flags when you're 21 days from a stockout. Lifetimely doesn't touch inventory.
- Zero barrier to entry: No API keys, no Shopify store required, no signup. Open the URL, enter your numbers, see your margin in seconds.
Where Lifetimely Wins
- Real historical data: Lifetimely pulls actual order data from your Shopify store, giving you real LTV numbers based on your customer cohorts — not projections.
- Team dashboards: Multi-seat access, role-based views, and collaboration features for larger teams.
- Automated reporting: Scheduled reports and automatic data refreshes without manual input.
The bottom line: if you have a live Shopify store doing real volume and you want historical cohort analysis, Lifetimely earns its subscription fee. If you're validating a product idea, comparing platforms, or need a fast margin sanity check, Profit Intelligence is faster and free.
Start Calculating for Free
No subscription. No signup. No Shopify API key. Enter your product numbers and see your real margin in under 60 seconds.
Open Profit Intelligence →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Profit Intelligence really free?
Yes. The full calculator — including LTV modeling, platform comparison, inventory cash flow, and stress testing — is completely free with no login required.
Do I need to connect my Shopify store?
No. Profit Intelligence works entirely with manual inputs. Enter your product cost, selling price, fees, and ad spend — no API integration required. This also means it works before you have a live store.
Can Profit Intelligence replace Lifetimely for a store doing $500K/year?
For high-volume stores that need automated cohort analysis and real historical LTV data, Lifetimely's automation is valuable. Profit Intelligence is best used alongside your analytics stack for pre-launch validation, platform decisions, and scenario planning — not as a replacement for historical analytics at scale.