Prefixbox AI Search & Filter vs Real Categories

Based on the data on this page, Prefixbox AI Search & Filter is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Real Categories's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Prefixbox AI Search & Filter at Free plan available, Real Categories 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 by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Prefixbox AI Search & Filter; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Real Categories's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Prefixbox AI Search & Filter'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 Prefixbox AI Search & Filter or Real Categories cheaper?

Both Prefixbox AI Search & Filter and Real Categories offer paid plans only. Prefixbox AI Search & Filter starts at Free plan available; Real Categories starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Should I choose Prefixbox AI Search & Filter or Real Categories?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating, because neither publishes one. Prefixbox AI Search & Filter does carry the larger published review base (59 vs 0). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Prefixbox AI Search & Filter or Real Categories?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Prefixbox AI Search & Filter has the deeper published review base (59 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?

Prefixbox AI Search & Filter typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (59 reviews). Real Categories 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 Prefixbox AI Search & Filter and Real Categories?

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