Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
| Kestrel Search | Site Search | |
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| Screenshots | images | images |
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| Metric | Kestrel Search | Site Search |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | — | 2.1 ★ |
| Total reviews | 0 | 566 |
| Free plan | ★ Yes | — |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Paid |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 22 supported |
Based on the data on this page, Site Search is the stronger choice for most Wix App Market site owners — 2.1★ vs Kestrel Search's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.
On pricing, Kestrel Search offers a free tier (Free plan available) while Site Search starts at Paid. For early-stage teams validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real workloads before committing budget.
Site Search has the larger user base (566 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Kestrel Search's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage site owners who need fast install and low risk should default to Site Search; 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 Site Search'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 • Site Search audit
| Keyword | Kestrel Search | Site Search |
|---|---|---|
| search using algolia | #22 | #2 |
| search console | #23 | #3 |
| search results | #24 | #3 |
| search bar | #30 | #3 |
| site search | #35 | #1 |
Kestrel Search is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free plan available). Site Search starts at Paid. Both publish their pricing on the Wix App Market; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.
Site Search holds the higher average rating (2.1★ 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. Site Search has the deeper published review base (566 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). Site Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (566 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 Site 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.
