Altera ‑ Export and Import vs MB Import Export & Migration
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 1, 2026 for Altera, Oct 28, 2026 for MB Import Export & Migration.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Altera and $20/month for MB Import Export & Migration.
- Altera lists 17 features MB Import Export & Migration’s listing doesn’t mention, including Backup, Bulk deletion, Bulk edit.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 1 job at a time
- · Includes metafield definitions
- · MCP server: 10 jobs a day
- · Parallel threads to speed up jobs
- · Small fixes and test imports
- · Standard data transformations
Developer
- · Command-line tool (CLI)
- · Free for non-paying Shopify plans
- · Full access to MCP server
- · Parallel threads to speed up jobs
- · Run 2 jobs at the same time
- · Unlimited items per file
Pro
- · Command-line tool (CLI)
- · Custom data transformations
- · Full access to MCP server
- · Parallel threads to speed up jobs
- · Run 4 jobs at the same time
- · Scheduled jobs
Free
- · Jobs per day
- · Metafields
- · Number of stores
- · Read files from FTP/SFTP, Google Drive,
- · Read files from FTP/SFTP, Google Drive,
- · Scheduling
Basic
- · Free for one additional store
- · Jobs per day
- · Metafields
- · Number of stores
- · Read files from FTP/SFTP, Google Drive,
- · Rows per job
Big
- · Free for one additional store, Batch Imp
- · Jobs per day
- · Metafields , Parallel manual jobs
- · Number of stores
- · Read files from FTP/SFTP, Google Drive,
- · Rows per job
Enterprise
- · Free for one additional store
- · Jobs per day
- · Metafields, Batch Import
- · Number of stores
- · Read files from FTP/SFTP, Google Drive,
- · Rows per job
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureThe import/export tool that keeps up with Shopify. Whether you're migrating, backing up, or copying data between stores, Altera can export or import almost any Shopify data in a Matrixify compatible format with additional features.
Easily import, export, migrate, and bulk update Shopify store data using Excel, CSV, or XML files. Manage products, collections, customers, orders, inventory, metafields, and more from a single interface. Schedule automated imports and exports, map fields, validate data before import, and reduce manual work when migrating, backing up, or synchronizing store data.
- Export and import products, orders, metafield definitions, menus, and more
- Simple data transfer with product variants and customer details
- Save and reuse import/export templates for any data type
- Manage menus, discounts, and other store data with ease
- Bulk import and export Shopify data using Excel, CSV, and XML.
- Update products, inventory, orders, customers, and collections in bulk.
- Schedule automated imports and exports to save time and reduce manual work.
- Import and export metafields, metaobjects, pages, blogs, and redirects.
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 |  Altera |  MB Import Export & Migration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Altera | MB Import Export & Migration |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 262 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 2% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Altera | MB Import Export & Migration |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $15/month(ahead) | $20/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Altera | MB Import Export & Migration |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #8(ahead) | #448 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Feb 21, 2025 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Abnoba LLC | MageBytes Pvt Ltd |
FAQ
Altera and MB Import Export & Migration: common questions
- Is Altera or MB Import Export & Migration cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/month for Altera and $20/month for MB Import Export & Migration. 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?
- Altera lists 17 the others don’t mention, such as Backup, Bulk deletion, Bulk edit, Bulk updates. MB Import Export & Migration lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Customers, Discounts, Inventory, Inventory sync. 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 Nov 1, 2026 for Altera, Oct 28, 2026 for MB Import Export & Migration; 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 Nov 1, 2026 for Altera, Oct 28, 2026 for MB Import Export & Migration. 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.