Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Collect phone numbers, SMS opt-in, and custom data right after login. Sync to metafields site-wide.
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Manage product metafields (single-line text field) for your stores.
| Metric | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | WTE ‑ Fields Manager |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 10 | 8 |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | ★ Free trial available | $2.58/month |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | 1 tier |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 3 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2025 | Feb 2020 |
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and WTE ‑ Fields Manager 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.
On pricing, AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms offers a free tier (Free trial available) while WTE ‑ Fields Manager starts at $2.58/month. For early-stage teams validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real workloads before committing budget.
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: AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms audit • WTE ‑ Fields Manager audit
| Keyword | AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms | WTE ‑ Fields Manager |
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| metafield | #5 | Not ranked |
| metafields | #5 | Not ranked |
| delete products | Not ranked | #17 |
| accounts and login | #18 | Not ranked |
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AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free trial available). WTE ‑ Fields Manager starts at $2.58/month. Both publish their pricing on the Shopify App Store; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms (5.0★, 10 reviews) and WTE ‑ Fields Manager (5.0★, 8 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★. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms does carry the larger published review base (10 vs 8). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms has the deeper published review base (10 vs 8), 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.
AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (10 reviews). WTE ‑ Fields Manager typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 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. AL CustomerMetaSync SMS&Forms and WTE ‑ Fields Manager 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 WTE ‑ Fields Manager" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
