Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Take control of your metafield data with our easy to use dashboard and CSV import/export tools.
| Metafields Manager | Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | ||
| Last updated | — | — |
Easily add and display your own custom writers on blog articles.
| Metric | Metafields Manager | Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 68 | 2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jun 2016 | Apr 2021 |
Based on the data on this page, Metafields Manager is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors's 4.5★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Metafields Manager at Free trial available, Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors 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 (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Metafields Manager; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors's 2-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Metafields Manager'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: Metafields Manager audit • Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors audit
Both Metafields Manager and Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors offer paid plans only. Metafields Manager starts at Free trial available; Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Metafields Manager has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 68 reviews) compared to Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors (4.5★ from 2 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Metafields Manager fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors 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. Metafields Manager has more onboarding documentation maturity (68 reviews vs 2), 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.
Metafields Manager typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (68 reviews). Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (2 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. Metafields Manager and Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors 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 Hyve ‑ Custom Blog Authors" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
