HoldCart — Cart Reservation

HoldCart, officially listed on the Shopify App Store as HoldCart — Cart Reservation, is a Shopify app in the Inventory - Other category. Shoppers add a one-of-a-kind item to their cart, race to checkout, and find it already sold. HoldCart places a genuine inventory hold the moment an item is added, so the unit is actually reserved while they check out, then auto-releases back to stock when the timer ends. It is not a fake countdown or manufactured urgency — it is a real hold with a real timer. HoldCart is also built fail-safe: its servers are never on your checkout path, so if anything goes wrong on its side, your checkout keeps.

Open the HoldCart listing in the Shopify App Store at apps.shopify.com/holdcart, choose "Add app," and complete the Shopify install flow. After installation, you can configure HoldCart from your Shopify admin under Apps.

HoldCart offers a free plan and a single paid plan at $19/month. The free plan includes Up to 100 reservations/month, Protect 3 products, 15-minute hold timer, and Real inventory holds, fail-safe. The paid plan unlocks advanced features like additional integrations, automations, and deeper customization.

Yes — HoldCart offers a free plan alongside paid options. The free plan includes Up to 100 reservations/month, Protect 3 products, and 15-minute hold timer. Paid plans start at $19/month for advanced features.

HoldCart launched on June 19, 2026.

HoldCart does not currently carry Shopify's Built for Shopify badge. The badge is awarded to apps that meet Shopify's published standards for performance, ease of use, and merchant value — many high-quality apps operate without it.

Merchants commonly compare HoldCart with Bestsellers reSort, Dscopify Dropship, Out of Stock Sold Out PushLast, and Catalogs + LineSheets Pro B2B. Each alternative covers a similar use case but differs on pricing model, integration depth, and the specific themes merchants praise in reviews — see the alternatives section above for a side-by-side.