Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Metafields has never been easier to manage with Native Metafields!
| Native Metafields | Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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AI SEO optimizer that helps your store rank & increase traffic with SEO content generated by ChatGPT
| Metric | Native Metafields | Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 4 | ★ 24 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 3 supported | 6 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2022 | Apr 2023 |
Native Metafields and Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer 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: Native Metafields at Free plan available, Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
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: Native Metafields audit • Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer audit
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| Keyword | Native Metafields | Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer |
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| image optimization for seo | Not ranked | #6 |
| ai seo optimizer | Not ranked | #9 |
| ai seo optimization | Not ranked | #9 |
| metafield | #19 | Not ranked |
| metafields | #20 | Not ranked |
Both Native Metafields and Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer offer paid plans only. Native Metafields starts at Free plan available; Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Native Metafields (5.0★, 4 reviews) and Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer (5.0★, 24 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★. Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer does carry the larger published review base (24 vs 4). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer has the deeper published review base (24 vs 4), 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.
Native Metafields typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (24 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. Native Metafields and Plug in AI ‑ AI SEO Optimizer 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 Native Metafields" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
