Lighthouse‑md vs Sbit: AI SEO, Speed Optimizer
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Lighthouse‑md and $29/month for Sbit.
- Lighthouse‑md lists 11 features Sbit’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, Content optimization, Image optimization.
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
- · 3 audits included
- · CLAUDE.md fix plan export
- · Full report with Shopify-specific fixes
- · Sidekick answers about your speed
Pro
- · All features from Free
- · Audits every theme template
- · Fix plan and Sidekick always current
- · Score and Core Web Vitals trends
- · Unlimited audits on demand
- · Weekly automatic audit
Starter
- · 100 Image optimizations
- · 20 Onpage audits; 100 AI credits
- · 200 WebP & AVIF convert
- · Basic Google Structured Data
- · Basic speed up, instant loading
- · HTML sitemap
Pro
- · AI image alt text optimizer, LLMs.txt
- · Broken link (404) detection & redirects
- · Everything in Starter+
- · Pro Google structured data
- · Turbo speed booster
- · Unlimited Image compres & convert
Premium
- · 10000 AI credits
- · Advanced Google structured data
- · Everything in Pro +
- · Expert support 24/7
- · Priority support
- · Rocket speed booster
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureLighthouse-md turns speed audits into action. One click runs Google Lighthouse on your storefront and translates every failing audit into Shopify terms: theme, images, app embeds. Ask Sidekick why your store is slow and get answers from your own data. Export the fixes as a CLAUDE.md file that Claude Code applies to your theme while you review and publish. Nothing changes on your store until you approve.
Sbit AI SEO Optimizer audits your Shopify store to detect and fix SEO issues that impact rankings and traffic. It scans pages for meta tags, ALT text, slow images, and broken links, providing AI-powered fixes in one click. Improve Core Web Vitals with image compression, WebP conversion, lazy loading, and minification.
- Mobile Lighthouse audit: Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, SEO
- Core Web Vitals with change-vs-previous deltas
- Sidekick integration: conversational answers from your latest audit
- Compress product images to reduce file sizes while maintaining visual quality
- Bulk manage ALT text and optimize meta tags for good search visibility
- Automatically detect and redirect broken links to improve store navigation
- Test and monitor store speed performance across mobile and desktop devices
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 |  Lighthouse‑md |  Sbit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lighthouse‑md | Sbit |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 2 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Lighthouse‑md | Sbit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Lighthouse‑md | Sbit |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #582 | #366(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 5, 2026 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 15 |
| Developer | Lighthouse-md | STONEBIT INFOTECH |
FAQ
Lighthouse‑md and Sbit: common questions
- Is Lighthouse‑md or Sbit cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9/month for Lighthouse‑md and $29/month for Sbit. 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?
- Lighthouse‑md lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, Content optimization, Image optimization, Insights and tips. Sbit lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Broken links, Bulk editing, Image resizing, Meta tags. 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; 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. 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.