Fieldsmith vs Metafields Manager
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 Fieldsmith, Oct 31, 2026 for Metafields Manager.
The short answer
- Only Fieldsmith lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Fieldsmith and $20/month for Metafields Manager.
- Fieldsmith lists 17 features Metafields Manager’s listing doesn’t mention, including Blogs, Bulk import and export, Collections.
Head to head
The Best Way To Manage Data
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 100 rows per job
- · 5 jobs per month
- · Handle-based resolution
- · Standard processing
Basic
- · 5,000 rows per job
- · Handle-based resolution
- · Priority processing
- · Unlimited jobs
Pro
- · Premium 24/7 support
- · Top-tier processing queue
- · Unlimited jobs
- · Unlimited rows
Production Plan
- · Add/Edit all Metafields easily
- · Bulk Import/Export Metafields via CSV
- · Get full control of your store's data
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFieldsmith simplifies store data management by enabling bulk operations for metafields and metaobjects. Merchants can import and export data across products, collections, pages, customers, and orders using standard spreadsheets. The app uses handle-based resolution to eliminate the need for technical identifiers. Background processing ensures large datasets are handled reliably without impacting store performance.
Extend the capabilities of your storefront and stand apart by utilizing Shopify's built-in metafields. Metafields Manager allows you to create, maintain, bulk update, import and export metafields simply, quickly, and reliably. You can add metafields to Products, Articles, Blogs, Collections, Pages, and Globally to the entire shop.
- Metafield Support: Bulk edit metafields for products, collections and orders.
- Metaobject Power: Create and update metaobject entries using spreadsheets.
- Smart Handles: Link data using readable handles instead of cryptic IDs.
- Data Export: Export custom data into wide-format files for easy editing.
- Easy bulk updates with CSV imports and exports for all your metafield data.
- Import, export and backup metafield data across multiple Shopify stores
- Simplify your stack & host data directly on Shopify or your own AWS S3 account.
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 |  Fieldsmith |  Metafields Manager |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fieldsmith | Metafields Manager |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 68 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Fieldsmith | Metafields Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $20/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Fieldsmith | Metafields Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #68 | #26(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 11, 2026 | Jun 13, 2016 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Tech commerce | Argonautic Labs |
FAQ
Fieldsmith and Metafields Manager: common questions
- Is Fieldsmith or Metafields Manager cheaper?
- Only Fieldsmith lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Fieldsmith and $20/month for Metafields Manager. 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?
- Fieldsmith lists 17 the others don’t mention, such as Blogs, Bulk import and export, Collections, Customers. 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 Fieldsmith, Oct 31, 2026 for Metafields Manager; 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 Fieldsmith, Oct 31, 2026 for Metafields Manager. 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.