Fieldsmith vs MetaVault
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 14, 2026 for MetaVault.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Fieldsmith and $15/month for MetaVault.
- Fieldsmith lists 12 features MetaVault’s listing doesn’t mention, including Blogs, Files, Images.
Head to head
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
Free
- · Browse metafields across all owners
- · Delete metafields one at a time
- · Filter by namespace, key or owner
- · Metaobjects viewer
- · View & edit up to 50 metafields/day
Pro
- · Background jobs with history
- · Bulk delete metafields
- · CSV import & export
- · Downloadable error report on import
- · Everything in Free
- · Unlimited metafield edits
Agency
- · Copy metaobjects between stores
- · Everything in Pro
- · Full metafield & metaobject backups
- · Liquid snippet generator
- · Namespace inspector
- · Orphan metafield cleaner
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.
Shopify's admin makes you edit metafields one resource at a time. MetaVault gives you a real workspace for custom data. Browse and bulk edit metafields across products, collections, customers and orders. Manage metaobject definitions and entries in one place. Import and export as CSV to make sweeping changes in a spreadsheet, then push back.
- 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.
- Bulk edit metafields across products, collections, customers and orders
- Import and export metafields and metaobjects as CSV
- Full backups of your custom data, with preview-then-confirm restore
- Copy metaobjects between stores you manage
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 |  MetaVault |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MetaVault |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fieldsmith | MetaVault |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Fieldsmith | MetaVault |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #68(ahead) | #124 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 11, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Tech commerce | Storelivo |
FAQ
Fieldsmith and MetaVault: common questions
- Is Fieldsmith or MetaVault cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Fieldsmith and $15/month for MetaVault. 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 12 the others don’t mention, such as Blogs, Files, Images, JSON. 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 14, 2026 for MetaVault; 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 14, 2026 for MetaVault. 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.