Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Bulk edit products, prices and metafields in seconds with previews, scheduling, and a one-click undo
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Add and edit your new and existing Metafields with the Metafields Configuration.
| Metric | Ablestar Bulk Product Editor | CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 826 | 5 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2017 | Mar 2020 |
Ablestar Bulk Product Editor and CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: Ablestar Bulk Product Editor at Free plan available, CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager 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. Ablestar Bulk Product Editor has the larger user base (826 reviews vs 5), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. 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: Ablestar Bulk Product Editor audit • CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager audit
| Keyword | Ablestar Bulk Product Editor | CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager |
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| metafield | #1 | Not ranked |
| metafields | #1 | Not ranked |
| bulk editing | #1 | Not ranked |
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Both Ablestar Bulk Product Editor and CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager offer paid plans only. Ablestar Bulk Product Editor starts at Free plan available; CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Ablestar Bulk Product Editor (4.9★, 826 reviews) and CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager (5.0★, 5 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Ablestar Bulk Product Editor fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager 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. Ablestar Bulk Product Editor has more onboarding documentation maturity (826 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.
Ablestar Bulk Product Editor typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (826 reviews). CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager 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. Ablestar Bulk Product Editor and CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager 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 CT ‑ Custom Metafields Manager" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
