Ajax Instant Search vs Request a Quote

Ajax Instant Search and Request a Quote are evenly matched on rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing is noticeably different: Ajax Instant Search at $49/year vs Request a Quote at $69/year (~41% premium on the entry tier). For early-stage store owners the cheaper tier is the lower-risk starting point; mid-market store owners should compare the specific capacity gates the higher tier unlocks before treating the premium as justified.

Request a Quote has the larger user base (161 reviews vs 4), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Ajax Instant Search's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

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 store 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 WooCommerce Marketplace 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 Ajax Instant Search or Request a Quote cheaper?

Both Ajax Instant Search and Request a Quote offer paid plans only. Ajax Instant Search starts at $49/year; Request a Quote starts at $69/year. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Ajax Instant Search or Request a Quote?

Ajax Instant Search (4.8★, 4 reviews) and Request a Quote (4.7★, 161 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Ajax Instant Search or Request a Quote?

Ajax Instant Search holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 4.7★). 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, Ajax Instant Search or Request a Quote?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WooCommerce Marketplace. Request a Quote has the deeper published review base (161 vs 4), 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 WooCommerce Marketplace store owners?

Ajax Instant Search typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). Request a Quote typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (161 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 Ajax Instant Search and Request a Quote?

Migration support varies by app and category. Ajax Instant Search and Request a Quote 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 Ajax Instant Search" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.