M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search vs Makaira Connect
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 13, 2026 for M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search, Oct 13, 2026 for Makaira Connect.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $129/month for M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search and $149/month for Makaira Connect.
- M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search lists 9 features Makaira Connect’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI search, Behavior insights, Custom styling.
Head to head
Makaira integration in your store
- Sweden
- Australia
- Norway
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free!
- · 1 language (any language)
- · Email support. Up to 1,000 products
- · Fullscreen search with high relevance
- · Real-time product updates
- · Search in products, categories, brands
Startup
- · 1 language (any language)
- · 2 product images
- · AI: Autocomplete predictions
- · Adaptable design
- · Chat support. Up to 25,000 products
- · Stock statuses
Business
- · 2 languages
- · AI: Autocorrect misspelled keywords
- · AI: Keywords highlighter
- · Advanced analytics
- · Advanced filters
- · All product images
Premium
- · 10 languages
- · AI: Boost products, brands, collections
- · AI: Comprehends plural words
- · AI: Semantic search
- · AI: Suggestions
- · AI: Synonyms
Search [S]
- · Search & Filter
- · Tracking
- · Up to 5.000 products
- · You have 14 days to test.
Search [XL]
- · Search & Filter
- · Tracking
- · Up to 250.000 products
Search & Reco [S]
- · Product recommendations
- · Search & Filter
- · Tracking
- · Up to 5.000 products
Search & Reco [XL]
- · Product recommendations
- · Search & Filter
- · Tracking
- · Up to 250.000 products
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureMany shoppers leave online stores due to a frustrating search experience. **M:AI Search** transforms your Shopify store with advanced AI technology! Replace your outdated search engine with a user-friendly semantic search tool that understands customer intent, recognizes synonyms, corrects typos, and highlights key terms. **M:AI Recommendations** is an add-on that provides personalized product suggestions in-store.
# Perfect search and recommendations for your store Makaira Search & Discovery helps you to sell your products faster and generate more sales. The whole thing works in 3 simple steps: 1. you install the app and register with Makaira 2. we import your products, variants and collections 3.
- Enjoy an AI search experience that won’t slow down your store.
- Products are updated in real-time, not after 24 hours.
- Advanced filters with colors, sizes, images, buttons, etc.
- Keywords highlighter + Stock status & Stock quantity.
- Search, filter & autosuggest for all collections and search results
- Product recommendations
- Personalized rankings and recommendations
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 |  M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search |  Makaira Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 10 | 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 | Apparel & Accessories, Hardware, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | Sweden, Australia, Norway | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search | Makaira Connect |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search | Makaira Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $129/month(ahead) | $149/month |
| Longest free trial | 2 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search | Makaira Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #50(ahead) | #184 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 5, 2024 | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | Mesh Nordic AI Limited | Makaira GmbH |
FAQ
M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search and Makaira Connect: common questions
- Is M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search or Makaira Connect cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $129/month for M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search and $149/month for Makaira Connect. 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?
- M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search lists 9 the others don’t mention, such as AI search, Behavior insights, Custom styling, Instant search. Makaira Connect lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Custom filters, Exclude results, Product recommendations. 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 Nov 13, 2026 for M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search, Oct 13, 2026 for Makaira Connect; 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 Nov 13, 2026 for M:AI User‑Friendly Site Search, Oct 13, 2026 for Makaira Connect. 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.