Xenforum vs Theme Sections & Page Builder

Based on the data on this page, Theme Sections & Page Builder is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs Xenforum's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Xenforum at Free trial available, Theme Sections & Page Builder at Free. 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 Theme Sections & Page Builder; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Xenforum's 21-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Theme Sections & Page Builder'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 Xenforum or Theme Sections & Page Builder cheaper?

Both Xenforum and Theme Sections & Page Builder offer paid plans only. Xenforum starts at Free trial available; Theme Sections & Page Builder starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Xenforum or Theme Sections & Page Builder?

Theme Sections & Page Builder has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 43 reviews) compared to Xenforum (4.3★ from 21 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Xenforum or Theme Sections & Page Builder?

Theme Sections & Page Builder holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.3★). 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, Xenforum or Theme Sections & Page Builder?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Theme Sections & Page Builder has the deeper published review base (43 vs 21), 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?

Xenforum typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (21 reviews). Theme Sections & Page Builder typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (43 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 Xenforum and Theme Sections & Page Builder?

Migration support varies by app and category. Xenforum and Theme Sections & Page Builder 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 Xenforum" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.