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 and display your own custom writers on blog articles.
| Metric | Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) | Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors |
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| Rating | ★ 4.8 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 159 | 2 |
| 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 2021 |
Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) edges out Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors on rating (4.8★ vs 4.5★), 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, Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors 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 2), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors'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 Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF); mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors's 2-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF)'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 • Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors audit
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| Keyword | Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) | Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors |
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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 Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors offer paid plans only. Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) starts at Free plan available; Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Accentuate Custom Fields (ACF) has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 159 reviews) compared to Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors (4.5★ from 2 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 rating consistency; Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors is the call if you need the larger user base. 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 2), 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). Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2 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 Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors 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 Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
