Hivebee AI vs Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 26, 2026 for Hivebee AI, Nov 5, 2026 for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Hivebee AI 5.0 from 13 reviews and Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search 5.0 from 48 reviews.
- Only Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Hivebee AI and $9/month for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search.
- Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search lists 8 features Hivebee AI’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom filters, Filter display, Multi-filter.
Head to head
- United States
- India
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Freemium
- · 100 AI searches per month
- · Answers in English & German
- · Realtime search refinement
- · Standard AI — solid search results
- · Understands typos & vague queries
- · Widget & search bar integration
Premium
- · 300 AI searches per month
- · Advanced AI — smarter, more accurate
- · Advanced analytics & revenue insights
- · All languages supported
- · Everything in Freemium, plus:
- · Faster search responses
Business
- · 1000 AI searches per month
- · Custom widget and search bar
- · Dedicated Account Manager
- · Everything in Premium, plus:
Development stores
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Search Analytics
- · Smart Filtering Options
- · Standard email support
Basic-Up to 500
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Search Analytics
- · Smart Filtering Options
- · Standard email support
Enhanced-Up to 500
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Business-Aware Search
- · Collection Filters
- · Priority Support (24-hour response)
- · Real-Time Sync
- · Search Analytics
Basic-Up to 1000
- · AI-Powered Text & Image Search
- · Search Analytics
- · Smart Filtering Options
- · Standard email support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureHiveBee adds AI understanding to your store’s search. Shoppers type full sentences or partial details in any language, ask follow-up questions and get matching products, even with no exact match. Use it as a chat assistant, as an upgrade to your existing search bar, or both – installed via theme app extension, no code.
Ryzo turns product discovery into a few taps. Shoppers upload or snap a photo to find visually similar products, or type a query and let AI-powered search understand what they mean — even with typos or vague wording. Smart filters adapt to each search so shoppers refine by what matters. Click any product to surface similar items and recommendations.
- Conversational product discovery with follow-up queries.
- Context-aware sessions within a single search flow with fallback search.
- Automatic language detection and multilingual support!
- AI-Powered Search – Customers find products with text and image searches.
- Custom Filters – Refine results by category, price, vendor, and more.
- Real-Time Analytics – Get insights on customer behavior for smarter decisions.
- Scalable Design – Adapts easily to stores with small or large product catalogs.
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 |  Hivebee AI |  Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 85 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +12 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 17 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, India, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Hivebee AI | Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 13 | 48(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | Hivebee AI | Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $49/month | $9/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Hivebee AI | Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #23 | #5(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #21 in Search and filters |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Feb 3, 2026 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Rankskipper | Ryzo |
FAQ
Hivebee AI and Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search: common questions
- Is Hivebee AI or Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search cheaper?
- Only Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Hivebee AI and $9/month for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search. 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, Hivebee AI or Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search?
- On the Shopify App Store: Hivebee AI 5.0 from 13 reviews and Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search 5.0 from 48 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Hivebee AI lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as AI insights, Autocomplete, Custom CSS, Custom dashboards. Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Custom filters, Filter display, Multi-filter, Real-time analytics. 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 26, 2026 for Hivebee AI, Nov 5, 2026 for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search; 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 26, 2026 for Hivebee AI, Nov 5, 2026 for Ryzo AI Search & Visual Search. 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.