Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Allows you to quickly create pages through the layouts from the library and change their content.
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Preloader animations with your logo for branding, better CLS score for SEO, and reduced bounce rate!
| Metric | LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder | Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.3k | 15 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 2 | — |
| Languages | 1 supported | 9 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2019 | Jan 2020 |
LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder and Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects 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: LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder at Free plan available, Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects 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. LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder has the larger user base (1,314 reviews vs 15), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders 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: LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder audit • Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects audit
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| Keyword | LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder | Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects |
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| builder | #5 | Not ranked |
| page builder | #6 | Not ranked |
| effects | Not ranked | #11 |
| and effects | Not ranked | #11 |
| animations | Not ranked | #14 |
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Both LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder and Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects offer paid plans only. LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder starts at Free plan available; Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder (5.0★, 1,314 reviews) and Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects (5.0★, 15 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects 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. LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,314 reviews vs 15), 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.
LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,314 reviews). Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (15 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. LayoutHub ‑ Easy Page Builder and Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects 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 Preloadify ‑ Preloader Effects" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
