Hivebee AI vs Nosto | AI Search & Discovery

Hivebee AI edges out Nosto | AI Search & Discovery on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

Pricing entry tiers: Hivebee AI at Free to install, Nosto | AI Search & Discovery at Free to install. 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 by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Hivebee AI; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Nosto | AI Search & Discovery's 61-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Hivebee AI'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 Hivebee AI or Nosto | AI Search & Discovery cheaper?

Both Hivebee AI and Nosto | AI Search & Discovery offer paid plans only. Hivebee AI starts at Free to install; Nosto | AI Search & Discovery starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Hivebee AI or Nosto | AI Search & Discovery?

Hivebee AI has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 12 reviews) compared to Nosto | AI Search & Discovery (4.7★ from 61 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Hivebee AI or Nosto | AI Search & Discovery?

Hivebee AI holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Hivebee AI or Nosto | AI Search & Discovery?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Nosto | AI Search & Discovery has the deeper published review base (61 vs 12), 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?

Hivebee AI typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (12 reviews). Nosto | AI Search & Discovery typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (61 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 Hivebee AI and Nosto | AI Search & Discovery?

Migration support varies by app and category. Hivebee AI and Nosto | AI Search & Discovery 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 Hivebee AI" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.