Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Add your Instagram feed as a stylish image gallery: display live widget of Instagram reels and posts
| GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed | SA Variant Image Automator | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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Auto-assign multiple variant images. Clean variant image gallery. Show only relevant product images.
| Metric | GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed | SA Variant Image Automator |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 174 | ★ 691 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | — | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2024 | Jul 2017 |
GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed 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: GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed at Free, 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. SA Variant Image Automator has the larger user base (691 reviews vs 174), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed'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 GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SA Variant Image Automator's 691-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed'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: GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed audit • SA Variant Image Automator audit
| Keyword | GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed | SA Variant Image Automator |
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| image gallery | #9 | #6 |
| gallery | #10 | #11 |
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Both GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed and SA Variant Image Automator offer paid plans only. GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed starts at Free; SA Variant Image Automator starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 174 reviews) compared to SA Variant Image Automator (4.8★ from 691 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; SA Variant Image Automator 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. SA Variant Image Automator has more onboarding documentation maturity (691 reviews vs 174), 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.
GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (174 reviews). SA Variant Image Automator aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (691 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. GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed 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 GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
