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Benson compared with The Headshop
DetailBenson logo BensonThe Headshop logo The Headshop
What it doesStop discount extensions stealing your margin Authentic smartshop and headshop experience since 1968
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 1968
Based inCZ NL
Pricing modelNot given Not given
PricingFree plan includes extension detection on 1 site, observe mode, and 10k sessions per month. Stop plan is £49/month (or £490/year) for 50k sessions and 3 sites. Own plan is £149/month (or £1,490/year) for 250k sessions and 5 sites, recommended for putting your own discount widget in front of shoppers Prices range from €0.70 to €124.95 across product categories. Smartshop items like High Hawaiians cost €24.95, extracts €35.00. Magic Mushroom Grow Kits range €20.00-€60.00. CBD oils range €24.95-€124.95. Seeds range €17.50-€45.00. Shipping insurance available for €9.95.
Key features
  • Detect coupon and cashback extensions including Honey, Rakuten, Capital One Shopping and others
  • Block extension pop-ups with rules by extension, page, country or device
  • Measure revenue impact with holdout testing
  • Replace extensions with your own discount widget
  • Checkout code policies to allowlist codes in extension sessions
  • Track affiliate integrity and commission redirection
  • A/B test codes and discount widget variations
  • Load third-party apps and tools by rules with measurement
  • Sync widget subscribers to Klaviyo and Mailchimp
  • Track and Trace shipping available for all orders
  • Optional shipping insurance for €9.95 protecting against theft, loss, and customs issues
  • Expert advice based on knowledge and personal experience
  • Shipping to selected EU countries only
  • Customer support email response within 1 workday
  • 14-day money back guarantee for eligible products
What makes it different
  • Fixed monthly pricing with no commission on revenue or orders
  • Measure impact against a holdout instead of guessing
  • 14-day free trial of the full Own plan with no card required
  • Works on Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento and any platform with a snippet
  • Lightweight script that does not slow down your store
  • Operating since 1968 with authentic Amsterdam experience and established reputation
  • Expert team providing honest advice based on knowledge and personal experiences
  • Comprehensive product range across six specialized categories in one place
  • Discreet shipping with no branding or product references on packages
Ships internationallyNot given Not given
Sells onlineNot given Not given
Physical shopNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)42 +41 (up) since last check61 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)028
Citation Flow (Majestic)1840
Referring domains (Majestic)71258

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