CSV Import Doctor vs SmartImport: Verify & Auto‑Fix
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 CSV Import Doctor, Oct 14, 2026 for SmartImport.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for CSV Import Doctor and $10/month for SmartImport.
- SmartImport lists 10 features CSV Import Doctor’s listing doesn’t mention, including Automated, Bulk edit, Bulk editing.
Head to head
Free
Pro
Free
Basic
- · Auto column mapping
- · Basic validation
- · CSV file support
- · Unlimited imports
- · Up to 10,000 rows
Pro
- · Auto Fix Engine
- · CSV & Excel support
- · Import history & rollback
- · Manual edit mode
- · Smart auto-mapping
- · Unlimited imports
Unlimited
- · API access
- · Bulk scheduling
- · Everything in Pro
- · Metafield mapping
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited rows
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCSV Import Doctor checks your Shopify product CSV file before you import it, saving you hours of troubleshooting failed imports. Upload your file and instantly see a report of every error - missing required columns, invalid prices, bad image URLs, duplicate handles, encoding issues, and more - with clear explanations of how to fix each one.
Upload your CSV file and let the app do most of the work automatically. It detects column types from column names, maps matching fields, validates values based on the expected data type, and highlights issues before import. Use smart suggestions or Auto Fix to resolve common issues, then upload clean product data directly to Shopify in one click.
- Instant error detection — validates handles, prices, image URLs, Published statu
- Fix suggestions — every error includes a plain-English explanation of exactly wh
- Encoding detection — catches smart quotes and UTF-8 issues that cause silent imp
- Duplicate handle detection — finds conflicting product handles before they overw
- Upload CSV product files into Shopify
- Auto-detect columns and map matching fields
- Validate prices, numbers, required values, and other product data
- Fix common issues with suggestions or Auto Fix
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 |  CSV Import Doctor |  SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CSV Import Doctor | SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CSV Import Doctor | SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month | $10/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | CSV Import Doctor | SmartImport |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #530 | #424(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 29, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Tregovia | BARUZOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED |
FAQ
CSV Import Doctor and SmartImport: common questions
- Is CSV Import Doctor or SmartImport cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19/month for CSV Import Doctor and $10/month for SmartImport. 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?
- SmartImport lists 10 the others don’t mention, such as Automated, Bulk edit, Bulk editing, Collection creation. 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 CSV Import Doctor, Oct 14, 2026 for SmartImport; 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 CSV Import Doctor, Oct 14, 2026 for SmartImport. 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.