Instant refunds
Give customers their refund as soon as they lodge an eligible return, without waiting for the item to arrive back first.
Learn why top retailers prefer Refundid over the Redo returns process for faster refunds and happier customers.
Book DemoBook DemoRefundid and Redo are both ecommerce returns portals used by many businesses. When Australian retailers need to decide between the 2, however, the choice is clear.
While Redo has a larger platform, with it's headquarters in the US, Refundid is Australian-made. Built specifically for local retailers, Refundid comes complete with local revenue share and Australia Post integrations to complement your post-purchase workflows.
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| Positioning | Australian-built returns infrastructure covering exchanges, automation, analytics and omnichannel workflows. | US-headquartered ecommerce platform with returns as one of approximately 12 modules. |
| Carriers & returns networks | Dedicated Australia Post and HUBBED/Parcelpoint integrations in Australia, plus NZ Post in New Zealand. Happy Returns integration. | Australian return labels through its International Returns product, covering 200+ countries. No dedicated Australian carrier integration published. |
| Core returns pricing | Monthly SaaS pricing, or Checkout+ with no platform subscription fee for retailers. | Free core returns portal, funded through shopper fees and revenue share, with paid add-on modules. |
| Refund timing | Instant refunds in around 30 seconds, before the item is returned. | Returns and exchanges reviewed by AI before approval. Not published as instant. |
| Checkout-based revenue add-on | Checkout+ funds free returns and outbound shipping protection, with revenue share for retailers. | Package Protection / Checkout Optimization: US$0.50 per order. A different checkout-embedded model. |
| Dedicated ANZ team | Dedicated ANZ leadership, including Jenna Cohen, General Manager ANZ. | No dedicated ANZ team published on redo.com. |
| Scale | 300+ retailer partners across Australia and the US. | 4,500+ brands served. |
| Less suited to | Retailers seeking one platform for marketing, checkout, fulfilment and returns together. | Retailers prioritising dedicated Australian carrier integrations and local revenue share over global feature breadth. |
Redo sources: pricing, returns and international returns. Research dated 24 July 2026.
The main difference between Refundid and Redo is that Refundid is built specifically for Australian retailers, while Redo is US-made and isn't a dedicated local company with local integrations. Though Refundid and Redo have some overlap, a closer look reveals distinct qualities.
For a small fee at checkout, Refundid's Checkout Plus feature guarantees customers free returns and outbound shipping protection. This fee funds the return, with a portion of the fee revenue going towards your business. Redo has a similar feature that customers can apply at checkout, known as Package Protection and Free Returns.
This checkout-enabled returns and shared revenue option is one thing that both Refundid and Redo share that most other players in the ecommerce returns market don't offer.
When you use Refundid, you'll benefit from dedicated Australia Post and HUBBED/Parcelpoint integrations in Australia, plus NZ Post in New Zealand. You won't have to worry about separate plans or providers to secure this: with Refundid, it's already included as part of our standard services. Refundid also has a dedicated General Manager leading the business in Australia and New Zealand, to better tap into and serve the local market and business needs.
Redo, meanwhile, has Australian returns go through its International Returns offering, instead of a dedicated Australian arm of its business. Label generation for Redo returns is available for the 200+ countries that Redo operates in, rather than an Australia-specific offering.
Both Refundid and Redo offer return label generation, but have different depths in how they go about it. Refundid is purpose-built for the local market and local integration, while Redo's label generation is one part of a global product.
When a customer lodges a return with Refundid, they get their money back instantly. Funds are released within 30 seconds. As a retailer, you don't carry any of the risk when a customer makes a returns claim. Instead, Refundid absorbs all of the risk for you.
Redo, on the other hand, uses an AI to review returns claims and approves or denies them, and at present doesn't offer an instant, automated return.
With Refundid's instant refunds feature, the funds land in a customer's account before their item ships back. This is a clear win for the customers, and businesses are protected too. Refundid carries all of the risk: if a customer doesn't return an item, the costs are absorbed by us, not our business partners.
Redo, meanwhile, features an AI-approved workflow to manage returns. Instead of having unified policies and workflows, Redo's AI customises each returns experience for customers.
When you have faster returns, you encourage repurchasing by your customers and gain their loyalty. By having instant refunds, returns and instant exchanges are made much easier for customers.
Instant refunds can also cut down on customer service queries. After partnering with Refundid, swimwear company Seafolly managed to reduce its customer queries by 80%. A quick look at our case studies shows other ways that businesses have benefited from choosing Refundid to manage their post-purchase processes.
At a glance, Refundid and Redo each have different pricing models.
Redo's primary returns product is free for merchants. It covers label costs and is monetised through revenue share on claims. On top of this, Redo also offers paid-for add-on modules for businesses to adopt. In essence, Redo's model monetises usage over multiple small line items rather than a single predictable cost.
Refundid offers monthly SaaS pricing or a free Checkout+ model with no platform subscription fee for retailers. Checkout+ is funded through shopper fees and includes revenue share for retailers.
Redo's free refund cycle isn't completely without costs. According to a 2025 Australia Post Ecommerce Report, 65% of online shoppers say that easy, stress-free returns make for a better online shopping experience. By having standard, non-instant returns, customers are waiting longer and may be less likely to return for repeat business.
Refundid's instant refunds can help overcome that stumbling block. According to a case study, Dissh retained 81% of customers that chose to receive an instant refund over a standard returns waiting period. For merchants seeking conversions or repeat purchases, faster refunds can help keep customers coming back.
Refundid has a clear focus on Australian businesses that want a post-purchase product optimised for local conditions. It comes with a built-in Australia Post integration, so you won't have to handle separate deals or providers. Your customers won't be left wondering how to process returns either, as our Australia Post integration works seamlessly with our interface.
Additionally, Refundid's Checkout Plus option features local revenue share. When a customer applies Checkout Plus at checkout, you'll receive a portion of their payment as an added income stream.
While Redo's International Returns product is applicable for over 200 countries worldwide, it doesn't have local carrier integrations for Australia. Redo's Package Protection checkout add-on operates in a similar fashion to Refundid's, but doesn't take on the financial risk for fraudulent returns in the same way as Refundid does.
These are just some of the reasons why Australian businesses are choosing Refundid to manage their returns.
Checkout Plus guarantees customers free shipping on returns for a small fee; retailers get an extra revenue stream.
Quickly manage refunds for customers, and cut down on admin.
Refundid comes complete with local carrier integrations, including Australia Post and HUBBED/Parcelpoint, plus NZ Post in New Zealand.
Want to hear from businesses who trust Refundid? Check out our case studies, and see how they've benefited. Read our reviews and testimonials for more feedback.
When it comes to choosing between Refundid and Redo to manage your returns, there are some key considerations. If you want an established player with a wide, international reach, Redo can be a solid option. If you're an Australian business that is looking for a returns partner that understands the local market and comes complete with local integrations, then Refundid is the right choice for you.
Book a demo with Refundid today or check out some of our case studies, and discover how we can partner with you for success.
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The key differences between Refundid and Redo are their refund timing and local presence. Refundid offers instant refunds and is based in Australia with local integrations. Redo has standard refund timings and is based in the US, with fewer local integrations.
Redo's biggest strength is its scale. It covers over 4,500 different brands and has a full-suite platform for retailers wanting one vendor to cover everything.
Refundid is the best Redo alternative for Australian retailers as it has three things Redo does not: local integrations (such as with Australia Post), revenue share through our Checkout Plus feature, and a dedicated Australian support team. Additionally, Refundid has a dedicated, local General Manager. Currently, Redo does not have this kind of local focus and setup for the Australian market.
Yes, it does. Redo supports Australian returns through its International Returns process, which covers over 200 countries in addition to Australia. Return labels can be generated through this process, although Redo currently do not have a dedicated Australian integration to cover returns.
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