Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
A hybrid search that combines AI, keywords, and manual controls for pinpoint accuracy.
| Search by Depict | Hivebee AI | |
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Hivebee AI Search transforms product discovery into a natural and intuitive experience.
| Metric | Search by Depict | Hivebee AI |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 5 | ★ 12 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free to install |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 3 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2025 | Feb 2026 |
Search by Depict and Hivebee AI are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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: Search by Depict at Free trial available, Hivebee AI at Free to install. 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: Search by Depict audit • Hivebee AI audit
| Keyword | Search by Depict | Hivebee AI |
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| ai search bar | Not ranked | #3 |
| instant search | Not ranked | #16 |
| search and | Not ranked | #22 |
| vehicle fitment search | #24 | Not ranked |
| conversational ai | #28 | Not ranked |
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Both Search by Depict and Hivebee AI offer paid plans only. Search by Depict starts at Free trial available; Hivebee AI starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Search by Depict (5.0★, 5 reviews) and Hivebee AI (5.0★, 12 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Hivebee AI does carry the larger published review base (12 vs 5). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Hivebee AI has the deeper published review base (12 vs 5), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Search by Depict typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). Hivebee AI typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (12 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Search by Depict and Hivebee AI 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 Search by Depict" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.