Axel Search vs Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search
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 Axel Search, Nov 9, 2026 for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Axel Search and $9/month for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search.
- Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search lists 9 features Axel Search’s listing doesn’t mention, including Behavior insights, Conversion tracking, Custom filters.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · Basic Analytics
- · Basic Email Support
- · Customize in Theme Editor
- · Unlimited Smart Search
- · Up to 30 Products
Standard
- · AI Product Recommendations
- · AI Semantic Search
- · Customize in Theme Editor
- · Email Support (Same-Day Response)
- · Real Time Analytics
- · Typo Tolerance & Suggesstions
Pro
- · AI Product Recommendations
- · AI Semantic Search
- · Customize in Theme Editor
- · Priority Email Support
- · Real Time Analytics
- · Typo Tolerance & Suggestions
Business
- · AI Product Recommendations
- · AI Semantic Search
- · Collection Search
- · Enhanced Performance
- · Priority Email Support
- · Real Time Analytics
Development stores
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Search Analytics
- · Smart Filtering Options
- · Standard email support
Basic-Up to 500
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Search Analytics
- · Smart Filtering Options
- · Standard email support
Enhanced-Up to 500
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Business-Aware Search
- · Collection Filters
- · Priority Support (24-hour response)
- · Real-Time Sync
- · Search Analytics
Basic-Up to 1000
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Search Analytics
- · Smart Filtering Options
- · Standard email support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEnhance your online shop search experience with our intuitive app. It integrates seamlessly with your storefront to deliver accurate, context-aware results, ensuring customers quickly find the products they need.
Ryzo turns product discovery into a few taps. Shoppers upload or snap a photo to find visually similar products, or type a query and let AI-powered search understand what they mean — even with typos or vague wording. Smart filters adapt to each search so shoppers refine by what matters. Click any product to surface similar items and recommendations.
- Accurate, context-aware search results
- Seamless storefront integration
- Advanced query analysis for precision
- Real-time search suggestions
- AI-Powered Search – Customers find products with text and image searches.
- Custom Filters – Refine results by category, price, vendor, and more.
- Real-Time Analytics – Get insights on customer behavior for smarter decisions.
- Scalable Design – Adapts easily to stores with small or large product catalogs.
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 |  Axel Search |  Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 98 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +13 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 18 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, India, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Axel Search | Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 49 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Axel Search | Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Axel Search | Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #5 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #20 in Search and filters |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Mar 26, 2025 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Cifre si Litere SRL | Ryzo |
FAQ
Axel Search and Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search: common questions
- Is Axel Search or Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for Axel Search and $9/month for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search. 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?
- Axel Search lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Autocomplete, Custom dashboards, Search suggestions. Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Behavior insights, Conversion tracking, Custom filters, Filter display. 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 Axel Search, Nov 9, 2026 for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search; 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 Axel Search, Nov 9, 2026 for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search. 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.