Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Help shoppers find what they mean with AI-powered search, smart filters, and instant results
| Smart Product Filter & Search | Search & Discovery ‑ Visely | |
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Grow user engagement & boost sales with relevant search results, suggestions and filters
| Metric | Smart Product Filter & Search | Search & Discovery ‑ Visely |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 2.2k | 32 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Mar 2018 | Jul 2017 |
Smart Product Filter & Search and Search & Discovery ‑ Visely are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ 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: Smart Product Filter & Search at Free plan available, Search & Discovery ‑ Visely 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. Smart Product Filter & Search has the larger user base (2,244 reviews vs 32), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Search & Discovery ‑ Visely's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders 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: Smart Product Filter & Search audit • Search & Discovery ‑ Visely audit
| Keyword | Smart Product Filter & Search | Search & Discovery ‑ Visely |
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| product filter search | #1 | Not ranked |
| filter search | #1 | Not ranked |
| filter menu | #1 | Not ranked |
| search discovery | Not ranked | #14 |
| yotpo | Not ranked | #233 |
| Signal | Smart Product Filter & Search | Search & Discovery ‑ Visely |
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| Average rating | 4.9 ★ (2.2k) | 5.0 ★ (32) |
| Rating distribution | 594% 43% 30% 20% 12% | 5— 4— 3— 2— 1— |
Both Smart Product Filter & Search and Search & Discovery ‑ Visely offer paid plans only. Smart Product Filter & Search starts at Free plan available; Search & Discovery ‑ Visely starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Smart Product Filter & Search (4.9★, 2,244 reviews) and Search & Discovery ‑ Visely (5.0★, 32 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Smart Product Filter & Search fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Search & Discovery ‑ Visely is the call if you need the higher-rated option. 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. Smart Product Filter & Search has more onboarding documentation maturity (2,244 reviews vs 32), 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.
Easy to use and gives good results! We had some difficulties with implementing our styling but the serviceteam was very quick and helpfull!
Great response time, if there are any issues, it is always fixed within hours. Great to work with and added in custom fixes
Ottima Assistenza, grazie
We've been using this app across various stores for longer than I can remember, at least 4 years. It's our go-to filter and search app. Fantastic support from Clara who goes over and above to ensure we are taken care of. Thank you!
I have a store with hundreds of poster prints, and this app has been the missing piece I've been looking for. I only wanted a clean, simple search bar without the extra filters and buttons, but I couldn't figure out how to set it up myself. Clara from support responded within minutes and had everything configured exact
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Smart Product Filter & Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (2,244 reviews). Search & Discovery ‑ Visely aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (32 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. Smart Product Filter & Search and Search & Discovery ‑ Visely 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 Search & Discovery ‑ Visely" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
