Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Collect phone numbers, SMS opt-in, and custom data right after login. Sync to metafields site-wide.
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Boost your AOV and CR with real-time store data powering dynamic content & smarter checkout upsells
| Metric | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | Espresso Live Metafields |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 10 | 6 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2025 | Feb 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Espresso Live Metafields's 4.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms at Free plan available, Espresso Live 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Espresso Live Metafields's 6-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms'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: AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms audit • Espresso Live Metafields audit
| Keyword | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | Espresso Live Metafields |
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| metafields | #5 | #192 |
| metafield | #5 | #215 |
Both AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and Espresso Live Metafields offer paid plans only. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms starts at Free plan available; Espresso Live Metafields starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 10 reviews) compared to Espresso Live Metafields (4.0★ from 6 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms has the deeper published review base (10 vs 6), 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.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (10 reviews). Espresso Live Metafields typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (6 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. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and Espresso Live 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 Espresso Live Metafields" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
