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Variator shows variants as separate products on collection pages to boost store visibility & sales.
| Metric | Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter | EX Show Variants on Collection |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 3 | ★ 207 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2026 | Jul 2021 |
Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter edges out EX Show Variants on Collection 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: Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter at Free plan available, EX Show Variants on Collection 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. EX Show Variants on Collection has the larger user base (207 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — EX Show Variants on Collection's 207-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter'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: Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter audit • EX Show Variants on Collection audit
| Keyword | Outranked | EX Show Variants on Collection |
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| variants on collection | Not ranked | #2 |
| on collection | Not ranked | #7 |
| collection | Not ranked | #11 |
| push down | #20 | Not ranked |
| chatbot automation | #209 | Not ranked |
Both Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter and EX Show Variants on Collection offer paid plans only. Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter starts at Free plan available; EX Show Variants on Collection starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to EX Show Variants on Collection (4.7★ from 207 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; EX Show Variants on Collection 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. EX Show Variants on Collection has more onboarding documentation maturity (207 reviews vs 3), 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.
Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3 reviews). EX Show Variants on Collection aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (207 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. Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter and EX Show Variants on Collection 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 Outranked: Auto OOS Sorter" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
