AFN Variant Linker vs FD Combined Listings & Variant
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 15, 2026 for AFN Variant Linker, Nov 9, 2026 for FD Combined Listings & Variant.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: AFN Variant Linker 5.0 from 1 reviews and FD Combined Listings & Variant 5.0 from 74 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99/month for AFN Variant Linker and $4.95/month for FD Combined Listings & Variant.
- FD Combined Listings & Variant lists 21 features AFN Variant Linker’s listing doesn’t mention, including Add-ons, Checkboxes, Conditional logic.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Color swatches on product pages
- · One-click theme setup
- · Smart group suggestions (auto-detect)
- · Sold-out display controls
- · Swatches on collection & home grids
- · Up to 3 link groups
Growth
- · Advanced analytics & insights
- · Bulk CSV import
- · Collapse duplicate cards on collections
- · Custom sold-out badge text
- · Image swatches with product photos
- · Priority support
Free
- · Auto hide draft/inactive products
- · Auto sync product info
- · Create up to 10 product groups
- · Customized swatches/styles
- · Human live chat & email support
- · Split Products/Variants
Starter
- · Auto hide draft/inactive products
- · Auto sync product info
- · Automations & bulk grouping
- · Create up to 1000 product groups
- · Human live chat & email support
- · Split Products/Variants
Pro
- · All starter features
- · Custom automations
- · Manage groups via API
- · Unlimited product groups
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBuilt for stores that sell each color, style, or design as a separate product. Show them as clickable product swatches, color swatches, image swatches, or variant-style links without merging products. Each product keeps its own URL, SEO value, inventory, and product page. Use AFN Variant Linker on product pages, collection pages, and featured product grids.
Create combined listings and link products as variants without merging records - keep each product's URL, title, images & feed data. Group products with AI and in bulk with title, tag, SKU or metafield. Per-variant URLs optimize SEO with no impact on page load. Color, image, two-color, text & pill swatches on product pages & collection cards. Multi-option, subcategory & nested product groups.
- Group any products and display them as swatches or image cards.
- Keep separate URLs, SEO, inventory, and full product control.
- Choose color swatches or image grid with customizable sizes.
- Add the app block in Theme Editor. No code or Liquid edits required.
- Create product groups that tie products together based on shared attributes
- Display grouped products on each product page
- Many display options (1 or 2 color swatches, custom images, text, etc...)
- Eliminate manual work with built-in automations
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  AFN Variant Linker |  FD Combined Listings & Variant |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 333 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +8 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 13 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 12% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, India, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | AFN Variant Linker | FD Combined Listings & Variant |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 74(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 4 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 21% |
Pricing
| Measure | AFN Variant Linker | FD Combined Listings & Variant |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12.99/month | $4.95/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | AFN Variant Linker | FD Combined Listings & Variant |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #141 | #14(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 8, 2026 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | AFN Digital | FittDesign |
FAQ
AFN Variant Linker and FD Combined Listings & Variant: common questions
- Is AFN Variant Linker or FD Combined Listings & Variant cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99/month for AFN Variant Linker and $4.95/month for FD Combined Listings & Variant. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, AFN Variant Linker or FD Combined Listings & Variant?
- On the Shopify App Store: AFN Variant Linker 5.0 from 1 reviews and FD Combined Listings & Variant 5.0 from 74 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- FD Combined Listings & Variant lists 21 the others don’t mention, such as Add-ons, Checkboxes, Conditional logic, Conditional pricing. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 15, 2026 for AFN Variant Linker, Nov 9, 2026 for FD Combined Listings & Variant; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 15, 2026 for AFN Variant Linker, Nov 9, 2026 for FD Combined Listings & Variant. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.