AIM vs Social Manager
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for AIM, Oct 14, 2026 for Social Manager.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for AIM and $25/month for Social Manager.
- AIM lists 7 features Social Manager’s listing doesn’t mention, including Chat buttons, Chat window, Color and font.
Head to head
Free Plan
- · 10 AI conversations lifetime
- · Basic Analytics
- · Intelligent Product Search
- · Intelligent Translation
- · Order Cancellation
- · Order Tracking
Basic Plan
- · 50 AI conversations / month
- · Basic Analytics
- · Intelligent Product Search
- · Intelligent Translation
- · Order Cancellation
- · Order Tracking
Pro Plan
- · 200 AI conversations / month
- · Basic Analytics
- · Intelligent Product Search
- · Intelligent Translation
- · Order Cancellation
- · Order Tracking
Pro-Plus Plan
- · 800 AI conversations / month
- · Email Support for integrations
- · Intelligent Product Search
- · Intelligent Translation and Analytics
- · Order Cancellation
- · Order Tracking
Top up and go
Basic Plan
Pro Plan
Enterprise Plan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAI Manager integrates an intelligent assistant directly into your storefront to guide the customer journey. The app uses your existing product catalog to provide accurate recommendations and highlight current promotions to shoppers in real time. By resolving common questions regarding inventory and store policies immediately, the AI helps decrease the number of manual support tickets created by your customers.
Social Manager is an AI chatbot designed for Shopify stores that recommends products based on live inventory data. It connects directly to the store database to provide accurate availability information and guides customers through product selection in real time.
- 24/7 AI Assistance for your store. Ask AI about the store.
- Automated Product Recommendations. Help shoppers discover relevant items easily
- Customizable Widget Tailor the appearance and behavior of the AI assitant
- Real-Time Deal Promotion AI Manager proactively surfaces your offers
- Real-time product recommendations from live store inventory
- AI chatbot that answers customer questions instantly
- Automatic product guidance based on customer intent
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 |  AIM |  Social Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | AIM | Social Manager |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | AIM | Social Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12/month(ahead) | $25/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | AIM | Social Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1009 | #763(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 13, 2026 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | Codepulx | Medusa Development LLC |
FAQ
AIM and Social Manager: common questions
- Is AIM or Social Manager cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for AIM and $25/month for Social Manager. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AIM lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Chat buttons, Chat window, Color and font, FAQs. Social Manager lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Business hours, Chat assignment, Customer insights, Greetings. 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 13, 2026 for AIM, Oct 14, 2026 for Social Manager; 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 13, 2026 for AIM, Oct 14, 2026 for Social Manager. 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.