Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
A modern bulk export & import tool for all store data, compatible with Matrixify files.
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Metafields has never been easier to manage with Native Metafields!
| Metric | Altera ‑ Export and Import | Native Metafields |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 155 | 5 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 3 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2025 | Mar 2022 |
Altera ‑ Export and Import edges out Native Metafields 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: Altera ‑ Export and Import at Free plan available, Native Metafields at Free plan 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. Altera ‑ Export and Import has the larger user base (155 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Native 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 Altera ‑ Export and Import; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Native Metafields's 5-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Altera ‑ Export and Import'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: Altera ‑ Export and Import audit • Native Metafields audit
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| ai assistant | #2 | Not ranked |
| import amazon products | #9 | Not ranked |
| ai agent | #11 | Not ranked |
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Both Altera ‑ Export and Import and Native Metafields offer paid plans only. Altera ‑ Export and Import starts at Free plan available; Native Metafields starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Altera ‑ Export and Import has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 155 reviews) compared to Native Metafields (4.8★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Altera ‑ Export and Import fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Native Metafields 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. Altera ‑ Export and Import has more onboarding documentation maturity (155 reviews vs 5), 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.
Altera ‑ Export and Import typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (155 reviews). Native Metafields aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (5 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. Altera ‑ Export and Import and Native 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 Native Metafields" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
