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W3 Custom Product Options vs AWALabs Variant Splitter
Side-by-side comparison
W3 Custom Product Options
Add unlimited product options. Includes a live product preview based on the options selected.
shopifyFree trial available
AWALabs Variant Splitter
Splits variants into separate cards on collection pages. Shoppers pick and buy faster.
shopifyFree plan available
At a glance
| Metric | W3 Custom Product Options | AWALabs Variant Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 191 | 2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free plan available |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2015 | Jul 2026 |
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live data on this pageThe call
W3 Custom Product Options and AWALabs Variant Splitter each lead on different measured dimensions — pick by the one that matters most to you.
Where W3 Custom Product Options leads
- More published reviews: 191 vs 2.
- Ranks higher in Custom product: #78 vs #431 of 601.
Where AWALabs Variant Splitter leads
- Higher average rating: 5.0★ vs 4.8★.
- Lists a free plan; W3 Custom Product Options doesn't.
How this is generated
Built only from the Shopify App Store listing data shown on this page. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparisons. Read the methodology
Read each app's audit: W3 Custom Product Options audit • AWALabs Variant Splitter audit
1. Listing metadata
Field-level data| Field | W3 Custom Product Options | AWALabs Variant Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Listing audit | 77/100 listing audit | 81/100 listing audit |
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed |
2. Pricing & plans
Marketplace-listed plans · paid plans cheapest first, not matched tier-for-tierTier
W3 Custom Product Options
AWALabs Variant Splitter
Free plan
No free plan listed
Free
Free
- Preview all customization options
- Set up filters before you upgrade
- See how variants will display
Paid plans
Classic Plan
- Unlimited Options
- Extra Charges Options $$
- Conditional Logic
Pro Plan
- Includes Everything from Classic Plan
- Image Customizer
- Image Picker Options
- Width x Height Calculations
Standard
- Split variants on up to 50 collections
- Split by color, size, or material
- Custom titles for each collection
- Color swatches for variant picking
- Hide out-of-stock variants
- Show only discounted variants
- Fast storefront, no live fetches
- Manual refresh for Smart collections
Advanced
- Unlimited collections enabled
- Mix mode combines variant options
- Split by color, size, or material
- Custom titles for each collection
- Color swatches for variant picking
- Hide out-of-stock variants
- Show only discounted variants
- Fast storefront, no live fetches
3. Features
As listed by each developerW3 Custom Product Options
- Live product preview
- Supports add-on pricing
- Easy to use
AWALabs Variant Splitter
- Splits product variants into their own cards on any collection page
- Choose a different split option per collection, like color or material
- Show color swatches so shoppers can pick a variant at a glance
- Hide out-of-stock or non-discounted variants automatically
- Add custom titles to variant cards without editing your theme
4. Categories & rankings
Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inlineW3 Custom Product Options
AWALabs Variant Splitter
5. Category features
Marketplace-curated features per categoryProduct variants0 shared · 4 total
Only in W3 Custom Product Options
None
Only in AWALabs Variant Splitter
- Conditional logic
- Swatches
- Variants display
- Hide out-of-stock
6. Search rankings
Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized| Keyword | W3 Custom Product Options | AWALabs Variant Splitter |
|---|---|---|
| variants as separate | Not ranked | #14 |
| custom product options | #19 | Not ranked |
| conditional logic | Not ranked | #224 |
| customer engagement chatbot | #225 | Not ranked |
| customer support tool | #228 | Not ranked |
7. Activity in the last 90 days
Tracked changes · pricing, features, copy, screenshotsW3 Custom Product Options · 1 changes
- Oct 29descriptionListing copy updated
AWALabs Variant Splitter · 1 changes
- Nov 3descriptionListing copy updated
8. App details
Long-form descriptionW3 Custom Product Options
You asked for it! So we built it! Now harness the unlimited possibilities of Custom Product Options and bring your product’s features to life with the new Image Customizer! The app allows users to preview options live on the product page! Check our Demo shop for a demonstration. Now also featuring an image picker for your options, and a Width x Height calculator!
AWALabs Variant Splitter
Shoppers often have to open a product page just to check if their preferred color or size is available. Variant Splitter shows each variant as its own card directly on your collection pages, so shoppers can compare and choose without leaving the grid. You control which option splits into cards on each collection, hide out-of-stock or non-discounted variants, and add custom titles or color swatches. No theme code editing required.
Frequently asked
Common questions about this comparisonIs W3 Custom Product Options or AWALabs Variant Splitter cheaper?
AWALabs Variant Splitter is cheaper to start with — it offers a free plan and W3 Custom Product Options doesn't list one. Prices are as listed on the Shopify App Store; check what each tier includes in the Pricing section above.
Which has better reviews, W3 Custom Product Options or AWALabs Variant Splitter?
AWALabs Variant Splitter has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 2 reviews) compared to W3 Custom Product Options (4.8★ from 191 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Should I choose W3 Custom Product Options or AWALabs Variant Splitter?
AWALabs Variant Splitter holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). 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, W3 Custom Product Options or AWALabs Variant Splitter?
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; W3 Custom Product Options has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (191 vs 2).
Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?
AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the Shopify App Store data. What it can show: W3 Custom Product Options has 191 published reviews; AWALabs Variant Splitter has 2 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.
Can I migrate data between W3 Custom Product Options and AWALabs Variant Splitter?
Migration support varies by app and category. W3 Custom Product Options and AWALabs Variant Splitter 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 AWALabs Variant Splitter" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
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