Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Find similar products by image to boost discovery and visual product search
| Search & Product Discovery ‑AI | Smart Image Search | |
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| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
AI-powered search and filters for smarter product discovery that helps turn searches into sales
| Metric | Search & Product Discovery ‑AI | Smart Image Search |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 17 | 1 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 3 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jan 2020 | Sep 2024 |
Search & Product Discovery ‑AI and Smart Image Search are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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: Search & Product Discovery ‑AI at Free plan available, Smart Image Search 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 evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: Search & Product Discovery ‑AI audit • Smart Image Search audit
| Keyword | Search & Product Discovery ‑AI | Smart Image Search |
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| discovery | #3 | Not ranked |
| product discovery | #3 | Not ranked |
| mega menu | #21 | Not ranked |
Both Search & Product Discovery ‑AI and Smart Image Search offer paid plans only. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI starts at Free plan available; Smart Image Search starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Search & Product Discovery ‑AI (5.0★, 17 reviews) and Smart Image Search (5.0★, 1 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI does carry the larger published review base (17 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI has the deeper published review base (17 vs 1), 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.
Search & Product Discovery ‑AI typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). Smart Image Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Search & Product Discovery ‑AI and Smart Image Search 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 Smart Image Search" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
