Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
(ACF) Metafields Custom Fields for reusable product content like Size Charts, FAQs & Brand Bios.
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Easily add any data to products and pages. Get flexible fields with dynamic logic to sales.
| Metric | Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) | Flexible Nested Metafields |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 159 | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 20 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2016 | Apr 2026 |
Flexible Nested Metafields edges out Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) at Free plan available, Flexible Nested Metafields at Free trial available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) has the larger user base (159 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Flexible Nested Metafields's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Flexible Nested Metafields; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF)'s 159-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Flexible Nested Metafields's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) audit • Flexible Nested Metafields audit
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| Keyword | Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) | Flexible Nested Metafields |
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| custom fields | #2 | Not ranked |
| metafields | #3 | Not ranked |
| metafield | #3 | Not ranked |
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Both Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) and Flexible Nested Metafields offer paid plans only. Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) starts at Free plan available; Flexible Nested Metafields starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Flexible Nested Metafields has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) (4.8★ from 159 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Flexible Nested Metafields is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) has more onboarding documentation maturity (159 reviews vs 1), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (159 reviews). Flexible Nested Metafields aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) and Flexible Nested Metafields both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Flexible Nested Metafields" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
