Metafields Guru vs SmartTags

Based on the data on this page, Metafields Guru is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs SmartTags: Automated Tagging's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Metafields Guru at Free plan available, SmartTags: Automated Tagging at Free trial 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.

Metafields Guru has the larger user base (241 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. SmartTags: Automated Tagging'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 Metafields Guru; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — SmartTags: Automated Tagging's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Metafields Guru'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.

Is Metafields Guru or SmartTags: Automated Tagging cheaper?

Both Metafields Guru and SmartTags: Automated Tagging offer paid plans only. Metafields Guru starts at Free plan available; SmartTags: Automated Tagging starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Metafields Guru or SmartTags: Automated Tagging?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Metafields Guru does carry the larger published review base (241 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Metafields Guru or SmartTags: Automated Tagging?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Metafields Guru has the deeper published review base (241 vs 0), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Metafields Guru typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (241 reviews). SmartTags: Automated Tagging typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 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.

Can I migrate data between Metafields Guru and SmartTags: Automated Tagging?

Migration support varies by app and category. Metafields Guru and SmartTags: Automated Tagging 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 SmartTags: Automated Tagging" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.