Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add interactive hotspots to images to showcase product details and drive engagement
| CN Image Hotspot | SA Variant Image Automator | |
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| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
Auto-assign multiple variant images. Clean variant image gallery. Show only relevant product images.
| Metric | CN Image Hotspot | SA Variant Image Automator |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 1.7 ★ | ★ 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 3 | ★ 690 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2021 | Jul 2017 |
Based on the data on this page, SA Variant Image Automator is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.8★ vs CN Image Hotspot's 1.7★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: CN Image Hotspot at Free plan available, SA Variant Image Automator 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. SA Variant Image Automator has the larger user base (690 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. CN Image Hotspot'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 SA Variant Image Automator; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — CN Image Hotspot's 3-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than SA Variant Image Automator'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: CN Image Hotspot audit • SA Variant Image Automator audit
| Keyword | CN Image Hotspot | SA Variant Image Automator |
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| variant image gallery | Not ranked | #2 |
| multiple variant images | Not ranked | #3 |
| image gallery | Not ranked | #6 |
Both CN Image Hotspot and SA Variant Image Automator offer paid plans only. CN Image Hotspot starts at Free plan available; SA Variant Image Automator starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
SA Variant Image Automator has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 690 reviews) compared to CN Image Hotspot (1.7★ from 3 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. CN Image Hotspot fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; SA Variant Image Automator 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. SA Variant Image Automator has more onboarding documentation maturity (690 reviews vs 3), 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.
CN Image Hotspot typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3 reviews). SA Variant Image Automator aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (690 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. CN Image Hotspot and SA Variant Image Automator 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 CN Image Hotspot" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
