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The Headshop vs Kite

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The Headshop compared with Kite
DetailThe Headshop logo The HeadshopKite logo Kite
What it doesAuthentic smartshop and headshop experience since 1968 The date and time picker your customers actually use
StageEstablished Not given
Founded1968 Not given
Based inNL IN
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingPrices 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. Free plan: up to 30 orders per month. Grow: $5.99/month up to 300 orders. Advanced: $9.99/month up to 1,500 orders. Plus: $14.99/month with no order cap. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.
Key features
  • 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
  • Pickup, delivery and shipping date and time slot selection
  • Prep time and cut-off time configuration
  • Blackout dates and holiday blocking
  • Automatic capacity control to avoid overbooking
  • Multi-location scheduling with no location cap on paid plans
  • Postal code eligibility validation
  • Order limits per time slot on Advanced plan and above
  • Translatable widget matching store language
  • Order tagging for order management
  • No code installation or theme rebuild required
What makes it different
  • 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
  • No developer or theme rebuild needed; most stores go live the same day
  • Built and supported directly by its founder
  • 5.0 star rating across 41+ reviews on Shopify App Store
  • Serves 49 countries with stores from bakeries to wholesalers
Ships internationallyNot given Not given
Sells onlineNot given Not given
Physical shopNot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)61 no change since last check42 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)286
Citation Flow (Majestic)4019
Referring domains (Majestic)125815

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