Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Kestrel Search | Smart Search by Searchanise | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Last updated | — | — |
| Metric | Kestrel Search | Smart Search by Searchanise |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | 4.4 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 38 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 3 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
Based on the data on this page, Smart Search by Searchanise is the stronger choice for most Wix App Market site owners — 4.4★ vs Kestrel Search's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
Pricing entry tiers: Kestrel Search at Free plan available, Smart Search by Searchanise 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 by size: small/early-stage site owners who need fast install and low risk should default to Smart Search by Searchanise; mid-market and enterprise site owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Kestrel Search's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Smart Search by Searchanise'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 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: Kestrel Search audit • Smart Search by Searchanise audit
| Keyword | Kestrel Search | Smart Search by Searchanise |
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| search using algolia | #22 | #4 |
| search results | #24 | #4 |
| search console | #23 | #5 |
| site | #29 | #4 |
| search bar | #30 | #5 |
Both Kestrel Search and Smart Search by Searchanise offer paid plans only. Kestrel Search starts at Free plan available; Smart Search by Searchanise starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Smart Search by Searchanise holds the higher average rating (4.4★ vs 0.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Wix App Market. Smart Search by Searchanise has the deeper published review base (38 vs 0), 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.
Kestrel Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). Smart Search by Searchanise typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (38 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. Kestrel Search and Smart Search by Searchanise 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.
