Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| gg Variant Images & Swatches | SA Variant Image Automator | |
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| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
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| Metric | gg Variant Images & Swatches | SA Variant Image Automator |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 29 | ★ 750 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2025 | Jul 2017 |
gg Variant Images & Swatches edges out SA Variant Image Automator on rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: gg Variant Images & Swatches at Free plan available, SA Variant Image Automator 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.
SA Variant Image Automator has the larger user base (750 reviews vs 29), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. gg Variant Images & Swatches's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to gg Variant Images & Swatches; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SA Variant Image Automator's 750-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than gg Variant Images & Swatches'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: gg Variant Images & Swatches audit • SA Variant Image Automator audit
| Keyword | gg Variant Images & Swatches | SA Variant Image Automator |
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| multiple variant | #4 | #3 |
| variant image | #5 | #3 |
| multiple variant images | #5 | #3 |
| variant images | #4 | #5 |
| variant image gallery | #12 | #2 |
Both gg Variant Images & Swatches and SA Variant Image Automator offer paid plans only. gg Variant Images & Swatches starts at Free plan available; SA Variant Image Automator starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
gg Variant Images & Swatches has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 29 reviews) compared to SA Variant Image Automator (4.8★ from 750 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
gg Variant Images & Swatches holds the higher average rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★). 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. SA Variant Image Automator has the deeper published review base (750 vs 29), 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.
gg Variant Images & Swatches typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (29 reviews). SA Variant Image Automator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (750 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. gg Variant Images & Swatches and SA Variant Image Automator 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 gg Variant Images & Swatches" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
