Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
The official app from Meta. Seamlessly manage your Facebook and Instagram presence from one place.
| Facebook & Instagram | MetaShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed |
| Metric | Facebook & Instagram | MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 4k | 377 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 21 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2018 | Jul 2022 |
Based on the data on this page, MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Facebook & Instagram's 3.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Facebook & Instagram at Free to install, MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook 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. Facebook & Instagram has the larger user base (3,981 reviews vs 377), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook'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 MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Facebook & Instagram's 3,981-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook'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: Facebook & Instagram audit • MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook audit
| Last updated | — | — |
|---|
| Keyword | Facebook & Instagram | MetaShop |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | #2 | |
| meta | #1 | #2 |
| #1 | #2 | |
| instagram agent | #5 | #4 |
| instagram chat | #6 | #5 |
Both Facebook & Instagram and MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook offer paid plans only. Facebook & Instagram starts at Free to install; MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 377 reviews) compared to Facebook & Instagram (3.5★ from 3,981 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Facebook & Instagram fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook 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. Facebook & Instagram has more onboarding documentation maturity (3,981 reviews vs 377), 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.
Facebook & Instagram typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3,981 reviews). MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (377 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. Facebook & Instagram and MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook 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 MetaShop: Instagram & Facebook" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
