Forge: AI Page & Sections vs Pent Library: Pages & Upsells
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 Forge, Nov 4, 2026 for Pent Library.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Forge 5.0 from 1 reviews and Pent Library 5.0 from 10 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1/month for Forge and $20/month for Pent Library.
- Pent Library lists 34 features Forge’s listing doesn’t mention, including 404 pages, A/B testing, About us pages.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE
- · 1 Free AI Page / Section generation
- · Access to all Premium Free Sections
- · Fully Customizable Layouts
- · Mobile Responsive Designs
- · No code required
- · Standard Support
PRO
- · Early access to new sections
- · Mobile Responsive Designs
- · No code required
- · Unlimited AI Page & Section generations
- · Unlimited access to all PRO sections
- · Unlimited installations & updates
Free
- · Branding editor
- · Library updates
- · Page template previews
- · Start with sections that fits the brand
- · Up to 2 installed sections
Full Access
- · Cart drawers & upsells
- · Page templates & branding editor
- · Priority support
- · Product add-ons & build-your-own bundles
- · Quantity discounts & gifts with purchase
- · Unlimited installed sections
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureForge replaces bulky page builders with lightweight, native theme extensions that ensure zero impact on store loading speed. Build high-converting landing pages, product templates, and custom storefront sections directly inside the Shopify Theme Editor. Access a built-in library of 67+ customizable layouts, countdown timers, FAQ accordions, and AI-powered components.
Build a storefront that feels like your brand. Browse theme sections and page templates, then customize colors and fonts. Add product recommendations, build-your-own bundles, quantity discounts, gifts with purchase and cart upsells. Preview layouts before installing and finish setup in Shopify’s theme editor. Templates use your section allowance; home pages use guided setup. Selling tools require Grow or Full Access.
- Custom Theme Sections: Add FAQ, Sliders, and Carousels without editing any code.
- Seamless Theme Integration: Works directly within the Shopify Theme Editor for e
- Fully Responsive Design: All sections are mobile-friendly and optimized for fast
- Boost conversions with sections inspired by top-performing stores
- Fully customizable to fit your brand
- Explore new components added each month to enhance design and functionality
- Build faster and better with our library of pre-built theme sections
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 |  Forge |  Pent Library |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Forge | Pent Library |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 10(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Forge | Pent Library |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1/month(ahead) | $20/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Forge | Pent Library |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #231 | #81(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #6 on Pricing moves in Page builder |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 23, 2026 | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Amrut | Pent |
FAQ
Forge and Pent Library: common questions
- Is Forge or Pent Library cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1/month for Forge and $20/month for Pent Library. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Forge or Pent Library?
- On the Shopify App Store: Forge 5.0 from 1 reviews and Pent Library 5.0 from 10 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Pent Library lists 34 the others don’t mention, such as 404 pages, A/B testing, About us pages, Blogs. 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 Forge, Nov 4, 2026 for Pent Library; 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 Forge, Nov 4, 2026 for Pent Library. 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.