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Difference Between Limited Bundle and Unlimited Bundle

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Written by Yuan
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Our app offers two types of bundles: Limited Bundle and Unlimited Bundle. Each serves different use cases depending on how much flexibility and control you need over your product bundles.


🧷 Limited Bundle

What it is:
A bundle that follows Shopify’s native product and variant limitations.

✅ Key Features:

  • Uses Shopify’s native 3 options / 100 variants limit.

  • Each variant combination is pre-generated and managed by Shopify.

  • Compatible with Shopify inventory, discounts, checkout, and 3rd-party apps.

  • Bundled products with variants will be shown on the product page using your theme’s native layout.

⚠️ Limitations:

  • Can’t handle large or complex bundle configurations.

  • Products without variants will not appear on the product page.

  • Variant combinations must be generated in advance.

🔄 Customer Experience:

  • When a customer purchases the bundle, all selected items are added directly to the order as individual line items.


🔓 Unlimited Bundle

What it is:
A more flexible bundle option that removes Shopify’s 3-option/100-variant limitation.

✅ Key Features:

  • No variant limits — you can create highly customized or complex bundles.

  • Supports multiple bundle templates like Mix & Match, Step-by-Step, Grid view, etc.

  • More flexibility in selection rules, visuals, and pricing.

⚙️ How It Works:

  • The app inserts a custom template into the product page.

  • Customers choose products for each option directly in the template interface.

📦 Inventory & Checkout:

  • The app handles the bundle logic separately from Shopify’s variant system.

  • You can sync inventory between the bundle and its components using built-in sync rules.

🧭 Best For:

  • Personalized gift sets, build-your-own-kits, or any bundle too complex for Shopify’s native system.


🆚 Summary Comparison

Feature

Limited Bundle

Unlimited Bundle

Shopify Variant Limits

✅ Must follow Shopify limits

❌ Not limited by Shopify

Variant Management

Shopify-native

Managed by app

Theme Display Style

Uses store’s native theme

Uses custom app template

Supports Complex Bundles

❌ No

✅ Yes

Inventory Sync

Native or app-managed

App-managed

Compatible with Shopify Apps

✅ Mostly

⚠️ May vary depending on app


📝 Which Should You Choose?

  • Use a Limited Bundle if you want to stick with Shopify-native variants and need maximum compatibility.

  • Use an Unlimited Bundle if your bundle has more than 3 options, complex configurations, or if you want advanced customization and a richer customer experience.

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