Forge: AI Page & Sections vs Section VSO: Theme Sections
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 9, 2026 for Section VSO.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Forge 5.0 from 1 reviews and Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1/month for Forge and $19.95/month for Section VSO.
- Section VSO lists 5 features Forge’s listing doesn’t mention, including About us pages, Home pages, Landing 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 Plan
- · 15 Free Sections
- · 3 Free Blocks
- · Free Footer Sections
- · Free Header Sections
- · Free Hero Sections
Growth
- · 15+ extension blocks
- · 170+ theme sections
- · 20+ templates
- · AI page builder
- · Bundles & upsells
- · Cart drawer
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.
Section VSO gives you 170+ theme sections you can add and customize directly in the Shopify theme editor, with no code. Use sections for hero banners, videos, feature highlights, comparisons, FAQs and more. Build full pages faster with ready-made page templates, or let the AI page builder create a product page from any product in your store. Add bundles, upsells and a customizable cart drawer to raise order value.
- 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
- Highlight key features, benefits, and videos to create compelling product pages.
- Seamless integration with Online Store 2.0 for quick and easy customization.
- No coding required—add and adjust sections directly in your theme editor.
- Optimized for performance to keep your store running smoothly.
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 |  Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 8 |
| 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 | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Forge | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 63(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Forge | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $1/month(ahead) | $19.95/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Forge | Section VSO |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #231 | #34(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Amrut | Versio Studio |
FAQ
Forge and Section VSO: common questions
- Is Forge or Section VSO cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $1/month for Forge and $19.95/month for Section VSO. 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 Section VSO?
- On the Shopify App Store: Forge 5.0 from 1 reviews and Section VSO 4.9 from 63 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Section VSO lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as About us pages, Home pages, Landing pages, Product pages. 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 9, 2026 for Section VSO; 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 9, 2026 for Section VSO. 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.