Related Collections Linking vs Catalinks ‑ Internal Linking
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Sep 30, 2026 for Related Collections Linking, Oct 23, 2026 for Catalinks.
The short answer
- Only Catalinks lists a free plan.
- Catalinks lists 6 features Related Collections Linking’s listing doesn’t mention, including A/B testing, Broken links, Content optimization.
Head to head
Free
- · Above the fold placement only
- · Primary Static Anchor Text
- · Up to 3 links per rule
Pro Plan
- · Above & below the fold placement
- · Auto rotating anchor text variation
- · Automated orphan page scans
- · Up to 5 links per rule
Scale Plan
- · Above & below the fold placement
- · Auto rotating anchor text variation
- · Automated scans & 1 click fix solutions
- · Rule scheduling
- · Up to 15 links per rule for SEO safety
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureA lightweight way to add internal linking to your collection pages, automatically, based on collection relevance via AI. Related Collections keeps it simple: use AI to automatically suggest relevant categories, or manually pin the exact links you want. No code, no bloat. It installs in seconds via the Theme Editor—just drag, drop, and you’re done. Perfect for merchants who want clean, effective internal linking.
Catalinks automates your internal linking to build a clear site architecture for search engines. Merchants can create rules that dynamically connect related products and collections, forming structured topic clusters without manual work. The app identifies orphaned pages to ensure all your products are discoverable. Using native Shopify app blocks, Catalinks protects your page speed.
- Auto-suggest related collections using AI matching.
- Manually pin specific collections for precise navigation control.
- Simple drag-and-drop setup via the Theme Editor. No coding.
- Visual grid options like Collection image + text buttons
- Create automated rules to instantly connect related products and collections
- Scan your catalog to identify and fix orphaned items with zero internal links
- Schedule temporary internal linking campaigns for seasonal sales and promotions
- Automatically pause internal links pointing to sold-out or unpublished products
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 |  Related Collections Linking |  Catalinks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Related Collections Linking | Catalinks |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Related Collections Linking | Catalinks |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $11.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | Not published | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Related Collections Linking | Catalinks |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #397(ahead) | #696 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jan 16, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Break The Web | Atlas Ecomm |
FAQ
Related Collections Linking and Catalinks: common questions
- Is Related Collections Linking or Catalinks cheaper?
- Only Catalinks lists a free plan. 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?
- Related Collections Linking lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as AI generation, Backlinks, Reporting. Catalinks lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as A/B testing, Broken links, Content optimization, Conversion tracking. 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 Sep 30, 2026 for Related Collections Linking, Oct 23, 2026 for Catalinks; 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 Sep 30, 2026 for Related Collections Linking, Oct 23, 2026 for Catalinks. 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.