Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Manage & organize files into folders, clean, compress & optimize image, fix missing alt text for SEO
| File Manager & Image optimizer | Widgetic (Image Hotspots) | |
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| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
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| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | File Manager & Image optimizer | Widgetic (Image Hotspots) |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 8 | 2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | — | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2026 | Apr 2017 |
File Manager & Image optimizer and Widgetic (Image Hotspots) 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: File Manager & Image optimizer at Free, Widgetic (Image Hotspots) 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 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: File Manager & Image optimizer audit • Widgetic (Image Hotspots) audit
| Keyword | File Manager & Image optimizer | Widgetic (Image Hotspots) |
|---|---|---|
| image optimizer | #11 | Not ranked |
| image optimization | #13 | Not ranked |
| image alt text optimization | #21 | Not ranked |
| support widget | Not ranked | #62 |
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Both File Manager & Image optimizer and Widgetic (Image Hotspots) offer paid plans only. File Manager & Image optimizer starts at Free; Widgetic (Image Hotspots) starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
File Manager & Image optimizer (5.0★, 8 reviews) and Widgetic (Image Hotspots) (5.0★, 2 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★. File Manager & Image optimizer does carry the larger published review base (8 vs 2). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. File Manager & Image optimizer has the deeper published review base (8 vs 2), 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.
File Manager & Image optimizer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 reviews). Widgetic (Image Hotspots) typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 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. File Manager & Image optimizer and Widgetic (Image Hotspots) 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 Widgetic (Image Hotspots)" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
