What is Ecomhunt
Ecomhunt is a product research SaaS for dropshippers
Ecomhunt is a subscription software service for people selling through Shopify and other e-commerce channels. Its core job is simple: it lists trending products, gives basic market data, and helps users decide what to test in ads and stores. The official pricing page shows a freemium model with one free plan and three paid tiers from RM0.00 up to RM210.00 per month (ecomhunt.com/pricing).
Many users in Malaysia sign up because they want a faster shortcut into product research, but frustration starts when the billing cycle is not watched closely. Ecomhunt also offers a 14-day free trial with no stated contract or penalty, and the terms say users can cancel at any time, which is good on paper if you act before renewal (ecomhunt.com/faq).
What users are actually paying for
The paid value is not just access to a product list. The Basic plan includes two years of winning product database access, product data, analytics, and more trending product visibility. Pro adds unlimited access and a one-to-one consultant feature, while Suite adds deeper AliExpress information and extended analysis tools (ecomhunt.com/pricing).
In plain Malaysian terms, you are paying for speed, filtering, and research convenience. If you rarely use the dashboard after the first few days, the monthly charge can feel sakit hati because the plans are not cheap at RM105.00, RM175.00, and RM210.00 per month for many small sellers here (ecomhunt.com/pricing).
How the service works in Malaysia
Ecomhunt does not publish Malaysia-specific pricing pages, Bahasa Melayu support details, or a local office. Support is handled online, with FAQ access at Ecomhunt FAQ, email support at [email protected], no listed phone number, and no live chat listed in the verified support data.
That matters for Malaysians because time zone gaps can slow replies during normal local working hours. Local users have also reported that the interface can feel confusing at first, so before cancelling, take screenshots of your plan, billing date, and account page. It saves a lot of arguing later if an extra renewal appears.
How to cancel Ecomhunt without getting charged again
Checks to do before you press cancel
A lot of Ecomhunt members feel annoyed because the cancellation flow is not crystal clear, and some worry they will lose access too early or still get billed. The safest move is to check your next billing date before doing anything. Ecomhunt says monthly subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each month unless you give written notice and receive termination confirmation under its terms.
Before cancelling, save four things. Take a screenshot of your current plan, note the exact renewal date, save any product lists or notes you still need, and keep a screenshot of the billing page showing the active subscription. If you are within 30 days of starting a paid plan, prepare your refund request at the same time because Ecomhunt advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee (ecomhunt.com/faq).
- Screenshot your profile and subscription page
- Write down the card charge date and amount
- Export or copy any product research you still need
- Open your payment email receipt before starting
Cancel through your web account
The verified cancellation method is through your account profile on the Ecomhunt website. The terms say to navigate to your account profile and follow the provided instructions, or contact support by email if needed. Because Ecomhunt does not publish a more detailed public click path in the verified sources, the practical route is to sign in, open your profile or account area, then look for subscription or billing controls linked to your active plan (ecomhunt.com/faq).
If you see a billing page, look for wording such as account, profile, billing, plan, manage subscription, or cancel membership. Take a screenshot before clicking the final button. After submitting the cancellation, do not assume it is done until you receive a clear confirmation on screen or by email. The terms specifically mention written notice plus termination confirmation for the automatic renewal to stop.
- Sign in to your Ecomhunt account
- Open Profile or Account
- Open Billing, Subscription, or Plan settings
- Choose Cancel membership or similar wording
- Save the final confirmation screen
Cancel by email when the dashboard is unclear
If the account page is buggy, missing the cancel button, or just too messy, use [email protected] immediately. This is the only verified direct contact route. Support is listed as available 24/7, with no phone support and no live chat available, so email is your best documented backup.
Write a short message with your account email, current plan, last charge amount, and a direct sentence asking for cancellation before the next renewal. Ask them to confirm the termination in writing. If you are still inside the first 30 days of a paid plan, add one extra line asking for a full refund under the 30-day money-back guarantee stated in the FAQ.
- Use the subject line: Cancel subscription and stop renewal
- Include your account email and payment date
- Ask for written confirmation of termination
- Request a refund if you are within 30 days
Registered letter is an extra proof option
There is no public cancellation postal address in the verified data, so a registered letter is not the main route here. Still, if support ignores your email and you later obtain a valid address from a receipt or billing record, registered post can create stronger evidence of your timeline. Some consumers now use certified digital post services such as Postclic because they provide timestamped proof of sending, receipt, and opening without going to the post office.
For Ecomhunt specifically, use this method only as an additional record if the online process breaks down. Since no public physical address was found, your working evidence will usually be screenshots, email headers, payment receipts, and the support reply trail.
What changes after you cancel and what stays active
Access after cancellation
Many users worry that the moment they cancel, access will vanish straight away. Ecomhunt’s verified sources do not clearly spell out the exact end-of-access timeline after cancellation. In practice, SaaS services usually keep access until the end of the current paid period, but Ecomhunt does not state this clearly in the FAQ, so you should ask support to confirm your final access date in writing.
If you cancel on 10 August and your renewal is on 18 August, ask support whether access continues until 18 August. Put that date in the email. This avoids the common headache where a user expects service until the renewal date, but the account gets downgraded early and the refund argument starts.
What happens if you do nothing
If you do not cancel, the subscription renews automatically each month and charges the payment method originally provided. That auto-renew wording appears in the terms, and it matters because Ecomhunt does not promise reminder emails before renewal. Several user complaints also mention surprise renewals, so your own calendar reminder is more reliable than waiting for a notice.
For the 14-day free trial, the same habit applies. Cancel before the trial ends if you do not want a paid plan. The terms say the trial has no obligation and no fee for cancellation, but if you forget to stop it before conversion, the next billing dispute becomes much harder.
Your account data and saved research
Ecomhunt does not clearly explain data retention after cancellation in the verified sources. That means saved research, tracker sessions, or account history may remain for some time, or may be reduced when you drop to Free. Because the policy is not public and specific, export anything important before you cancel.
For Malaysian users, this is the practical rule: assume your premium-only data access can disappear without much warning after downgrade. Copy product notes, screenshots of analytics, and any consultant chat records you still need before the last day of paid access.
Ecomhunt refund rules and the real chances of getting money back
The official refund policy
Ecomhunt states a 30-day money-back guarantee on any paid plan. If you cancel within that 30-day period, you are eligible for a refund according to the FAQ. After 30 days, refunds are not guaranteed, and the company only says that contacting support may help resolve issues (ecomhunt.com/faq).
There is no verified promise of pro-rated refunds for unused time after the first 30 days. So if you cancel halfway through a month after that guarantee window, do not assume you will get part of the fee back. That missing detail is exactly why you should cancel before the next billing date instead of after the charge lands.
How to ask for a refund properly
If you are inside the 30-day period, send the refund request together with your cancellation request to [email protected]. Include your account email, payment date, amount, last four card digits if relevant, invoice or receipt screenshot, and a short line saying you are requesting a refund under the 30-day money-back guarantee published in the FAQ.
Be specific with the amount. For example, if you were billed Pro at RM175.00, state RM175.00 and the exact charge date. Ask for written confirmation of both cancellation and refund processing. If they reply vaguely, answer the same email thread and repeat the request so the paper trail stays clean.
Refund rights in Malaysia and chargeback as a last resort
Malaysia’s Consumer Protection Act 1999 gives consumers the right to clear information and fair dealing, but it does not create a universal cooling-off period for all online subscriptions. The 10 working day cooling-off rule is mainly for certain direct sales contracts, so for Ecomhunt, the stronger practical protection is the company’s own 30-day money-back guarantee plus your bank dispute rights if something goes wrong.
If Ecomhunt charges you after a valid cancellation, you can ask your bank for a chargeback or dispute an unauthorised recurring card transaction. In Malaysia, banks usually apply card-network timelines of around 60 to 120 days from the transaction date or from when you discovered the problem, under the financial consumer protection framework linked to Bank Negara Malaysia, the Financial Services Act 2013, and complaint-handling rules. Use this only after giving Ecomhunt a fair chance to fix the issue, and submit screenshots, emails, and receipts with your bank complaint.
Ecomhunt terms that affect your subscription
Auto-renewal and commitment length
The terms say the monthly subscription renews automatically at the end of each month and charges the payment method originally provided unless you give written notice and receive termination confirmation. That last part is the key detail. A half-finished cancellation attempt is not enough if you cannot prove confirmation later.
The same terms do not state a minimum commitment period. That is good news for users in Malaysia because you can stop at any time without a cancellation fee or early termination penalty. The research data also found no cancellation fee in the terms.
Free trial and unclear areas in the terms
Ecomhunt also states a 14-day free trial with no obligations, no contracts, and no cancellation fees. If you do not want to continue, cancel before the trial ends and keep proof. If a trial converts into a paid plan, the refund question then shifts to the 30-day money-back guarantee for paid plans.
Two points stay unclear in the public terms. Ecomhunt does not clearly explain data retention after cancellation, and it does not clearly specify governing law or a public dispute resolution route. If you expect a refund or need to preserve account records, ask these questions in the same email where you cancel.
Ecomhunt plans, monthly cost, and whether you are overpaying
Current plans and published monthly prices
Plan | Price | Billing period | Main features |
Free | RM0.00 | Monthly | Limited database, 10 trends, 3 trackers |
Basic | RM105.00 | Monthly | 2 years database, analytics, 50 trends |
Pro | RM175.00 | Monthly | Unlimited features, expert consultant |
Suite | RM210.00 | Monthly | AliExpress data, extended analysis |
The cheapest paid tier is Basic at RM105.00 per month, while Suite is the highest at RM210.00 per month (ecomhunt.com/pricing). For many Malaysian side hustlers, the jump from Free to Basic is already meaningful, so it only makes sense if you are actively testing products every week.
Monthly versus annual billing
Ecomhunt also advertises annual billing at discounted rates, with savings of up to $120.00 (about RM564) per year based on the research data. One example given is Basic at $23.00 per month when billed annually, which is about RM108 per month equivalent if you use a rough RM4.70 exchange rate, but billed upfront as a larger annual amount.
The risk with annual billing is obvious lah. You save money on paper, but if you stop using the tool after one or two months, recovering the rest can be difficult because the verified refund promise is only clearly stated as a 30-day money-back guarantee. If usage is uncertain, monthly billing is safer even if the annual plan looks cheaper.
Your rights in Malaysia if the cancellation or refund goes wrong
Laws that matter for an Ecomhunt subscriber
In Malaysia, the key law is the Consumer Protection Act 1999. For an Ecomhunt user, the most relevant practical rights are the right to clear information, the right not to be misled, and the right to fair treatment in a paid consumer transaction. If billing terms were not properly disclosed or a recurring charge continued after a confirmed cancellation, those facts can support a complaint.
The 10 working day cooling-off period in Malaysia is not a blanket rule for every online software subscription. It mainly applies to certain direct sales contracts, such as door-to-door or mail-order contracts that meet specific written form conditions. So for Ecomhunt, do not rely on a general cooling-off right unless your contract falls into that special category.
How to complain to KPDN and TTPM
If Ecomhunt ignores your written cancellation or refuses a refund that appears to fit its published 30-day policy, file a complaint with KPDN, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living. Prepare your timeline first: sign-up date, payment date, cancellation request date, support replies, and screenshots of the FAQ refund wording from the FAQ page.
If there is a monetary claim and you want formal redress, you can also consider the Tribunal for Consumer Claims Malaysia, known as TTPM. This route is useful when the amount is clear, such as RM105.00, RM175.00, or RM210.00 wrongly charged, and you have documents showing that you asked for cancellation before renewal or for a refund within the guarantee window.
- Collect screenshots of the refund policy and your account status
- Save all emails sent to [email protected]
- Prepare bank or card statements showing the charge
- Submit the complaint to KPDN or a claim to TTPM
Useful authorities for Malaysian consumers
The relevant consumer authority named in the research is the Consumer Protection Division under KPDN. For escalation, KPDN and TTPM are the two names Malaysian readers should remember. If a bank card issue is involved, Bank Negara Malaysia’s financial consumer framework also matters for chargeback and complaint handling.
No local Ecomhunt office in Malaysia was found, which makes local documentation even more important. If the company is overseas and support replies slowly because of time zone differences, a well-organised complaint file can save a lot of time.
What customers say about cancellation and refunds
Overall verdict from available reviews
Based on the review set provided, cancellation looks difficult rather than smooth. The sentiment trend is 0 positive and 5 negative out of 5 unique reviews, so the warning sign is clear. That does not automatically mean every cancellation fails, but it does mean you should document every step carefully and not rely on verbal assumptions.
For Malaysian users, two local pain points fit the review pattern. Support can be hard to catch during local hours because of time zone differences, and some users report interface issues that make subscription management harder than it should be.
Theme | Frequency | Typical example |
Unexpected renewal | 2 reviews | Charged after poor notice |
Refund dispute | 2 reviews | Partial refund complaint |
Friction to cancel | 1 review | Hard cancellation flow |
Source | Rating | Main topic | Sentiment |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Access issue | Negative |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Auto-renewal | Negative |
TrustPilot | 2/5 | Refund | Negative |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Customer service | Negative |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Cancellation friction | Negative |
Individual review examples
- "I paid, they took my money and wont let me have access! Just call your credit card company report fraud enough people do this they get flagged on all platforms." (TrustPilot)
- "I second the poor subscription experience mentioned here. Ecomhunt would not clearly state there would be automatic renewal, they would not send a reminder emails about upcoming renewal, they would not issue full refund trying to withhold about 25% for services not even provided yet." (TrustPilot)
- "Refund policy is a scam. I emailed their support team for a subscription cancellation and refund of $204 [about RM959] and they told me they would only partially refund me and took my 'Pro' access away and they only refunded me $135 [about RM635]." (TrustPilot)
- "Rude customer service, and many glitches inside the actual software. Tried different computers along with different browsers. Sometimes it works, but majority of the times many issues to load page properly or update subscriptions, etc." (TrustPilot)
- "They basically add so much friction to cancel their subscription because else they would have a 0.1% retention rate. Their product isn't wonderful at all and most are gimmicky overly saturated ones." (TrustPilot)
Only negative reviews were provided in the research set, so that should be stated honestly. To balance the picture, the platform does offer a free plan, a free trial, and published pricing tiers, which at least gives users a low-cost way to test the service before committing to a higher monthly plan.
Documents to keep before and after you cancel
Before cancellation
Before you cancel, collect evidence like you are preparing for a dispute even if you hope everything goes smoothly. Save a screenshot of the account profile, the active plan name, the renewal date, and the last successful payment. For a paid Basic, Pro, or Suite plan, also save the amount charged: RM105.00, RM175.00, or RM210.00.
- Screenshot of account profile
- Screenshot of active subscription page
- Receipt or invoice email
- Calendar note with renewal date
For refunds and after cancellation
If you want a refund, add transaction details to your file. Save the payment date, amount, card statement line, and the email where you requested a refund under the 30-day guarantee. After cancellation, the most important proof is the confirmation email or final account message showing the subscription has ended or will not renew.
Then monitor your bank or card statement for at least one full billing cycle. If the next cycle arrives and another Ecomhunt charge appears, your evidence file is already ready for the bank, KPDN, or TTPM.
Users often miss these avoidable errors
The biggest mistake is cancelling too close to renewal and assuming the request alone is enough. Ecomhunt’s terms say you need written notice and termination confirmation. If your renewal is tomorrow and you only send a late-night email today, can or not the charge still go through? Yes, it can.
Another common mistake is expecting a pro-rated refund after the first 30 days. The verified policy only clearly supports a 30-day money-back guarantee. After that, support may help, but there is no firm public promise of partial refunds for unused time.
- Problem: You click around the dashboard, think it is cancelled, but save no proof. Solution: Keep screenshots and wait for confirmation.
- Problem: You email support after the billing date. Solution: Send the request a few days earlier and state the exact renewal date.
- Problem: You ask for a vague refund. Solution: State the exact amount and quote the 30-day guarantee from the FAQ.
- Problem: You rely on support during Malaysian office hours only. Solution: Email early and monitor replies across time zone gaps.
- Problem: You leave your saved research in the account. Solution: Export or copy anything useful before downgrading.
Real-world scenarios based on review patterns
One review complained about automatic renewal not being made clear enough. In a real scenario, that means a user signs up, tests the tool, gets busy with store work, and forgets the next monthly charge. A simple calendar reminder seven days before renewal can prevent that completely.
Another review described glitches when updating subscriptions. If your browser page fails while cancelling, do not keep retrying blindly. Switch browser, take screenshots of the errors, then send the evidence to [email protected] on the same day so your cancellation timeline is documented.
A quick comparison of cancellation methods and proof level
Method-by-method comparison
Method | Notice period | Fee | Difficulty |
Web/account | Before next billing | No fee found | Easy |
App Store (iOS) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
Google Play (Android) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
Registered mail | 5-10 business days | No fee found | Higher but strong proof |
What this comparison really means
The fastest path is the web account, with email support as the practical backup. The App Store and Google Play rows are included in the comparison data, but only use those routes if you actually subscribed through those stores. If your payment was made directly on Ecomhunt’s website, store cancellation will not stop a direct web billing.
Registered mail gives stronger evidence if a dispute escalates, but in this case there is no verified public cancellation address. So the real choice for most Malaysians is between account cancellation, email documentation, or both together for senang proof.
After cancelling, do these checks so the charge does not return
Immediate follow-up steps
Right after cancelling, check whether you received a confirmation email or saw a final on-screen success message. Save both. Then create a calendar reminder for one day before the next billing date and another reminder for three days after that date to check your bank statement.
If your access is meant to continue until the end of the billing cycle, test the account once before the final date and once after the final date. That gives you two useful facts: whether you still had the service you paid for, and whether the subscription really stopped when it should have.
Monitor your bank statement and dispute if needed
Watch for any new Ecomhunt charge over the next one to two billing cycles. If a fresh charge appears after confirmed cancellation, contact Ecomhunt immediately and then ask your bank for a chargeback or a dispute on an unauthorised recurring transaction if the company does not fix it. In Malaysia, the usual bank dispute window is around 60 to 120 days depending on the bank and card network.
Your chargeback file should include the cancellation email, confirmation message, card statement, and screenshots of the FAQ or pricing page. If the amount is RM105.00, RM175.00, or RM210.00, write that amount clearly in the bank complaint form so there is no ambiguity.
Alternatives if you still need a product research tool
If you are leaving Ecomhunt but still need a dropshipping research tool, a few alternatives exist. DropshippingHunt starts at $29.00 per month (about RM136), Dropship.io starts at $29.00 per month (about RM136), and Minea is $49.00 per month (about RM230). Tradelle also offers a free plan, while Sell The Trend is $39.97 per month (about RM188).
The best choice depends on whether you need ad intelligence, competitor store tracking, or fulfilment support. If your main issue with Ecomhunt was cancellation friction, test any alternative on a monthly cycle first instead of paying annually.
Useful links
If you need a cancellation address, here is the current situation
No verified public postal cancellation address was found
No publicly available physical cancellation address for Ecomhunt in Malaysia was found in the verified research data. The service appears to operate through online account management and email support, with [email protected] as the key documented contact point.
That means your cancellation process is effectively online-only unless a valid postal address appears on your invoice, card descriptor records, or support correspondence. For most Malaysian users, the safest path is to cancel from the account area, email support the same day, and keep full documentation.
How to proceed when the service is online-only
Use the account route and email route together. This gives you timestamped proof from two channels, which matters if support is slow or if a renewal dispute appears later. If you ever obtain a verified physical address from Ecomhunt directly, you can add registered post as extra evidence, but it is not the starting point here.
In short, Ecomhunt can be cancelled, but do not do it casually. Cancel before the next billing date, ask for confirmation in writing, and if you are inside 30 days, ask for the refund in the same message. That one habit can save you a lot of hassle later.