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Organize your store's files in meaningful folders. Save time finding and managing your files.
| Metric | Matrixify | File Manager ‑ Custom Folders |
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| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 3.2 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.3k | 10 |
| 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 |
| Featured placements | 3 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2017 | Jan 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, Matrixify is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs File Manager ‑ Custom Folders's 3.2★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Matrixify at Free plan available, File Manager ‑ Custom Folders 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. Matrixify has the larger user base (1,343 reviews vs 10), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. File Manager ‑ Custom Folders'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 Matrixify; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — File Manager ‑ Custom Folders's 10-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Matrixify'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: Matrixify audit • File Manager ‑ Custom Folders audit
| Keyword | Matrixify | File Manager ‑ Custom Folders |
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| data | #1 | Not ranked |
| in bulk | #2 | Not ranked |
| bulk import | #2 | Not ranked |
| form builder with file upload | Not ranked | #95 |
| customer support tool | Not ranked | #125 |
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Both Matrixify and File Manager ‑ Custom Folders offer paid plans only. Matrixify starts at Free plan available; File Manager ‑ Custom Folders starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Matrixify has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 1,343 reviews) compared to File Manager ‑ Custom Folders (3.2★ from 10 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Matrixify fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; File Manager ‑ Custom Folders is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Matrixify has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,343 reviews vs 10), 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.
Matrixify typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,343 reviews). File Manager ‑ Custom Folders aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (10 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. Matrixify and File Manager ‑ Custom Folders 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 File Manager ‑ Custom Folders" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
