Facetify vs Algolia
Enterprise-grade search without the enterprise complexity or cost. See how Facetify compares to Algolia for Shopify stores.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
How Facetify stacks up against Algolia for Shopify stores
| Feature | RecommendedFacetify | Algolia |
|---|---|---|
| Search Latency | Blazing fast | Varies by region |
| Pricing Model | Simple usage-based | Complex per-operation |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | Hours to days |
| Developer Required | ||
| Shopify Integration | Native (Theme App Extension) | Via connector (manual) |
| Support Included | Starts at $12K/year | |
| Multi-language | 33 built-in | Extra cost |
| Product Updates | Instant (real-time) | Manual/Scheduled sync |
| Sales-Data Ranking | ||
| Theme Conflicts | Never (Shadow DOM) | Possible |
| Theme Editor Setup | Drag & drop | Code required |
Pricing comparison
| Monthly Searches | RecommendedFacetify | Algolia (estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 searches | ~$2.50 | ~$10-20 |
| 50,000 searches | ~$12.50 | ~$30-50 |
| 100,000 searches | ~$25 | ~$50-100 |
| 500,000 searches | ~$125 | ~$200-400 |
| 1,000,000 searches | ~$250 | ~$400-800 |
* Algolia pricing varies based on specific plans and features. Contact them for exact quotes.
What Algolia users say
"Costs can easily become 10x initial estimates as you scale."
- Algolia App Store Review
"Support can be challenging unless you commit to min $12,000 USD/year."
- Algolia App Store Review
"Requires quite a bit of building into your Shopify template."
- Algolia App Store Review
When to choose each
Choose Facetify if...
- ✓You're primarily on Shopify (not multi-platform)
- ✓You want transparent, predictable pricing
- ✓You don't have developers for custom setup
- ✓You need multi-language support included
- ✓Sales-data ranking is important to you
Consider Algolia if...
- •You need search across multiple platforms (not just Shopify)
- •You have engineering resources for custom implementation
- •You need highly customized AI features beyond standard search
- •You're an enterprise with a $12K+/year support budget
Our verdict
Algolia is a powerful, feature-rich search platform - but it's designed for enterprises with engineering teams and substantial budgets. For Shopify merchants who want great search without the complexity, Facetify delivers comparable performance at 50-80% lower cost, with setup that takes minutes instead of days.
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