HiveTranslate AI Translator vs Ciwi: AI Language Translate
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for HiveTranslate AI Translator, Nov 8, 2026 for Ciwi.
The short answer
- Only Ciwi lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for HiveTranslate AI Translator and $7.99/month for Ciwi.
- Ciwi lists 9 features HiveTranslate AI Translator’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-redirect, Country selector, Geolocation.
Head to head
- Hong Kong
- China
- Germany
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 1 target language
- · Bulk translation with HiveAI Pro credits
- · Glossary and protected terms
- · HiveAI Basic auto-translate (per field)
- · Unlimited manual translation
- · Unlimited words
Starter
- · 100k HiveAI Pro characters / month
- · 2 target languages
- · Autopilot automation
- · Everything in Free
Business
- · 200k HiveAI Pro characters / month
- · 3 target languages
- · Everything in Starter
Pro
- · 400k HiveAI Pro characters / month
- · 5 target languages
- · Everything in Business
- · External AI providers
Free
- · 500,000 free credits
- · Edit translations anytime
- · Translate into 148 languages
Basic
- · 2M translation credits/month
- · AI glossary for consistent terminology
- · Auto language & currency switching by IP
- · Custom prompts for your brand voice
- · Everything in Free, plus
Pro
- · 5M translation credits/month
- · Automatic translation for new content
- · Everything in Basic, plus
- · Localized product images
- · Multilingual image alt text
Premium
- · 15M translation credits/month
- · Everything in Pro, plus
- · Manual review by translation experts
- · One-on-one human support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureHiveTranslate helps merchants localize Shopify stores faster with AI-assisted translation, auto-sync, and a resource-based workspace. Translate products, collections, pages, blog posts, theme text, SEO fields, URL handles, menus, notifications, custom fields, and policies.
Translate and localize your store with fast, bulk AI translation in 148 languages. Automatically translate products, themes, metafields, images, and SEO content. Go beyond Shopify Translate & Adapt with image translation, third-party app support，RTL support, and flexible language options. Custom glossaries and AI prompts keep translations accurate and consistent with your brand voice.
- Translate products, collections, pages, theme text, SEO, and URLs
- Auto-detect new or edited content and translate it in the background
- Review translations by Shopify resource, not disconnected strings
- Keep brand terms consistent with glossary and do-not-translate rules
- Translate languages(147+) with AI(ChatGPT4,DeepSeek,Qwen)
- Conversion for 200+ currencies and automatically switch based on IP
- Glossaries and language packs ensure that translations are authentic
- Compliant with Shopify data structure, supports meta fields and Liquid
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 |  HiveTranslate AI Translator |  Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 22 |
| 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 | Electronics, Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | Not published | Hong Kong, China, Germany |
Reviews
| Measure | HiveTranslate AI Translator | Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.6 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 25 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | HiveTranslate AI Translator | Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $7.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | HiveTranslate AI Translator | Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | Not enough data | #32 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | May 19, 2026 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Languages | 6 | 15 |
| Developer | Hive Interactive | BOGDA COMPANY LIMITED |
FAQ
HiveTranslate AI Translator and Ciwi: common questions
- Is HiveTranslate AI Translator or Ciwi cheaper?
- Only Ciwi lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for HiveTranslate AI Translator and $7.99/month for Ciwi. 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?
- HiveTranslate AI Translator lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Bulk translation, Image translation, Metafields translation, URL translation. Ciwi lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-redirect, Country selector, Geolocation, Language switcher. 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 14, 2026 for HiveTranslate AI Translator, Nov 8, 2026 for Ciwi; 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 14, 2026 for HiveTranslate AI Translator, Nov 8, 2026 for Ciwi. 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.