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Sketch EasySearch vs Hivebee AI
Side-by-side comparison
Sketch EasySearch
Discover products instantly: Snap barcode photos to find matches in our Search app.
shopifyFree plan available
Hivebee AI
HiveBee is the AI that makes your shop think along – for every shopper and for you.
shopifyFree to install
At a glance
| Metric | Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU | Hivebee AI |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 12 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free to install |
| Pricing tiers | — | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2024 | Feb 2026 |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
On the measured data here, Hivebee AI leads on more dimensions (2 vs 0). Pick Sketch EasySearch if one of the points where it leads is what you need.
Where Hivebee AI leads
- Ranks higher in Search and filter: #23 vs #275 of 377.
- Lists AI insights, Behavior insights and Conversion tracking (+9 more) in its marketplace category features; Sketch EasySearch doesn't.
How this is generated
Built only from the Shopify App Store listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU audit • Hivebee AI audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | Sketch EasySearch | Hivebee AI |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Listing audit | 78/100 listing audit | 84/100 listing audit |
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed |
2. Pricing & plans
Marketplace-listed plans · paid plans cheapest first, not matched tier-for-tierTier
Sketch EasySearch
Hivebee AI
Free plan
No free plan listed
Free to install
Free
- 100 AI searches per month
- Standard AI — solid search results
- Widget & search bar integration
- Answers in English & German
- Realtime search refinement
- Understands typos & vague queries
Paid plans
No paid plans listed
Premium
- Everything in Freemium, plus:
- 300 AI searches per month
- Advanced AI — smarter, more accurate
- All languages supported
- Advanced analytics & revenue insights
- Unlimited Languages
- Faster search responses
Business
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- 1000 AI searches per month
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Custom widget and search bar
3. Features
As listed by each developerSketch EasySearch
- Barcode Snap & Search
- Instant Match Results
- Seamless Integration
Hivebee AI
- Chat assistant and search bar upgrade – use one or both, no theme changes
- Understands full sentences, partial details and intent – in any language
- Suggests matching products even when there is no exact result
- Answers product questions in the chat – fewer support requests for you
- Shows what customers search, miss and buy – so you know what to stock
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inlineSketch EasySearch
Hivebee AI
5. Category features
Marketplace-curated features per categorySearch and filters4 shared · 16 total
Only in Sketch EasySearch
None
Only in Hivebee AI
- Exclude results
- Image search
- Instant search
- Multi-language
- Personalized search
- Mobile responsive
- Search results page
- AI insights
- Behavior insights
- Conversion tracking
- Custom dashboards
- Search queries
Listed by both (4)
- AI search
- Autocomplete
- Custom CSS
- Custom styling
6. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | Sketch EasySearch | Hivebee AI |
|---|---|---|
| ai search bar | Not ranked | #3 |
| search and | Not ranked | #24 |
| instant search | Not ranked | #24 |
7. Activity in the last 90 days
Tracked changes · pricing, features, copy, screenshotsSketch EasySearch · 0 changes
No tracked changes.
Hivebee AI · 5 changes
- Nov 2descriptionListing copy updated
- Nov 2descriptionListing copy updated
- Nov 2descriptionListing copy updated
- Nov 2featuresFeatures list updated
- Nov 2descriptionListing copy updated
8. App details
Long-form descriptionSketch EasySearch
Welcome to the future of shopping with our cutting-edge Search app! Tired of endless scrolling and searching for products? Our revolutionary barcode scanning feature transforms your shopping experience. Simply snap a photo of any barcode, upload it to our app, and watch as we instantly find matching products in your favorite stores. Say goodbye to tedious manual searches and hello to effortless discovery. Embrace convenience and efficiency - try it today and revolutionize your retail experience!
Hivebee AI
HiveBee adds AI understanding to your store’s search. Shoppers type full sentences or partial details in any language, ask follow-up questions and get matching products, even with no exact match. Use it as a chat assistant, as an upgrade to your existing search bar, or both – installed via theme app extension, no code. Every search feeds analytics that show you what customers look for, what they miss and what to stock. Your data never goes to third parties or AI providers.
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU or Hivebee AI cheaper?
Both Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU and Hivebee AI offer a free plan. Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU lists no paid plan with a published price; Hivebee AI lists no paid plan with a published price. Prices are as listed on the Shopify App Store; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.
Should I choose Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU or Hivebee AI?
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Hivebee AI does carry the larger published review base (12 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Which is faster to set up, Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU or Hivebee AI?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Hivebee AI has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (12 vs 0).
Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Shopify App Store data. What it can show: Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU has 0 published reviews; Hivebee AI has 12 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU and Hivebee AI?
Migration support varies by app and category. Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU 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 Sketch EasySearch: Barcode SKU" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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