Ariven: Onsite Personalization vs Variant ‑ AI CRO
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Variant is detected on 12× as many Shopify stores as Ariven: 69 vs 6 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Paid plans start at $99/month for Ariven and $199/month for Variant.
Head to head
- United States
- United States
- Israel
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Includes Access To All Features
- · Up to 30,000 Sessions
Scale
- · 75,000-150,000 Sessions
- · Includes Access To All Features
Business
- · 300,000-500,000 Sessions
- · Includes Access To All Features
Up to 5K Sessions
- · AI-Powered CRO Recommendations
- · AI-Powered Test Builder
- · Analytics Research AI Agent
- · Behavior & Ads Based Segments
- · Custom Variant CRO Roadmap
- · Dedicated Variant CRO Partner
Up to 10K Sessions
- · AI-Powered CRO Recommendations
- · AI-Powered Test Builder
- · Analytics Research AI Agent
- · Behavior & Ads Based Segments
- · Custom Variant CRO Roadmap
- · Dedicated Variant CRO Partner
Up to 25K Sessions
- · AI-Powered CRO Recommendations
- · AI-Powered Test Builder
- · Analytics Research AI Agent
- · Behavior & Ads Based Segments
- · Custom Variant CRO Roadmap
- · Dedicated Variant CRO Partner
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureStandard CRO optimizes one page for the average visitor. Ariven lets you build a coherent version of your store for each segment — redirect visitors to the right pages, swap content, and hold that experience across pages and return sessions. Built-in A/B and theme tests validate every change, and multi-session attribution shows which journeys actually convert.
Variant helps Shopify brands increase conversion rates by using AI-powered personalization, product recommendations, and fast A/B testing. Detect high-intent customer segments automatically, personalize product pages, cart, and checkout, and run unlimited experiments with a no-code visual editor.
- Visual flow builder to route each segment to its own pages, content, and offers
- Personalized experiences persist across pages, sessions, and return visits
- Built-in A/B and theme tests to validate every change with your real traffic
- Multi-session attribution that follows visitors from first touch to purchase
- AI-powered A/B testing with a fast no-code visual editor
- Automatic customer segment detection & real-time personalization
- Personalized product recommendations on PDP, cart & checkout
- AI-driven merchandising, bundles & cart upsells
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 |  Ariven |  Variant |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 6 | 69(ahead) |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +5 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 5 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Sporting Goods, Apparel & Accessories, Vehicles & Parts | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | United States | United States, Israel, United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | Ariven | Variant |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 9 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
Ariven and Variant: common questions
- Which is more popular, Ariven or Variant?
- Variant is detected on 12× as many Shopify stores as Ariven: 69 vs 6 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Ariven or Variant cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $99/month for Ariven and $199/month for 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.
- 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 9, 2026; 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 9, 2026. 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.