Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Instant Site Search | Kestrel Search | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | ||
| Description | ||
| Screenshots | images | images |
| Languages | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Developer | ||
| Listed | — | — |
| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Instant Site Search | Kestrel Search |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
Pricing entry tiers: Instant Site Search at Free plan available, Kestrel 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 site owners 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 Wix App Market 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: Instant Site Search audit • Kestrel Search audit
| Keyword | Instant Site Search | Kestrel Search |
|---|---|---|
| search using algolia | #21 | #22 |
| search console | #24 | #23 |
| instant site search | #1 | Not ranked |
| search results | Not ranked | #24 |
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Both Instant Site Search and Kestrel Search offer paid plans only. Instant Site Search starts at Free plan available; Kestrel Search starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
AppRanks cannot recommend one over the other from published marketplace data: the Wix App Market does not expose a rating or review base that separates them. Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown, and compare against your own requirements rather than a headline number.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Wix App Market. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly, and the Wix App Market publishes no review base that would let us infer it for these two — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Instant Site Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Kestrel Search 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.
Migration support varies by app and category. Instant Site Search and Kestrel 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 Kestrel Search" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
