ModelMatch vs SearchAuto: Fitment Lookup
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 ModelMatch, Oct 13, 2026 for SearchAuto.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $19/month for ModelMatch and $89/month for SearchAuto.
- ModelMatch lists 8 features SearchAuto’s listing doesn’t mention, including Autocomplete, Behavior insights, Conversion tracking.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · 30-day analytics history
- · AI mapping — 100 suggestions/month
- · CSV upload + manual entry
- · Catalog fit check on collections
- · Product-page fit check widget
- · Shopify product import + auto-sync
Growth
- · 90-day analytics history
- · AI mapping — 500 suggestions/month
- · Everything in Starter, plus:
- · Priority support
- · Standalone finder page
- · Up to 50,000 active records
Professional
- · 365-day analytics history
- · AI mapping — 2,000 suggestions/month
- · Data Health Center
- · Everything in Growth, plus:
- · Hide "Powered by" badge
- · Highest-priority support
Tier 1
- · Excludes Additional Qualifiers
- · For Shops Needing Year/Make/Model Only
- · Free Guided Onboarding & Setup
Tier 2
- · For Shops with <50,000 Monthly Sessions
- · Free Guided Onboarding & Setup
- · Includes All Features
Tier 3
- · For Shops with >50,000 Monthly Sessions
- · Free Guided Onboarding & Setup
- · Includes All Features
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureModelMatch is a compatibility platform for replacement-parts merchants. Shoppers verify fit on product pages, on collection pages, and through a dedicated finder before checkout. When a part doesn't fit the shopper's equipment, ModelMatch redirects them to a part that does, recovering sales that would otherwise be lost.
A fitment lookup that features everything you need to succeed, managed and supported by experienced automotive parts & accessories entrepreneurs. Our team provides solutions to help your ecommerce business, not just apps. We are down to earth, direct, and serious about helping you focus on growth.
- Verify part compatibility on every product page before checkout
- Ambient fit check across collection pages — set model once, browse confident
- Recommend compatible alternatives when a part doesn't fit a model
- Generate compatibility data from your existing products with AI
- US Service and Support from Automotive eCommerce Veterans
- Search Engine Friendly URLs for Dynamic Vehicle & Facet Pages
- Saved Vehicle Search, My Garage & Product Page Fitment Validator
- Dynamic, Category-Specific Qualifiers, Fitment-Specific Related Products
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 |  ModelMatch |  SearchAuto |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ModelMatch | SearchAuto |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 4 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | ModelMatch | SearchAuto |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19/month(ahead) | $89/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | ModelMatch | SearchAuto |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #285 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 12, 2026 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Patriot Performance Gear LLC | Search Auto, LLC |
FAQ
ModelMatch and SearchAuto: common questions
- Is ModelMatch or SearchAuto cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $19/month for ModelMatch and $89/month for SearchAuto. 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?
- ModelMatch lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Autocomplete, Behavior insights, Conversion tracking, Custom ranking. SearchAuto lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom CSS, Custom dashboards, Personalized search, Search results page. 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 ModelMatch, Oct 13, 2026 for SearchAuto; 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 ModelMatch, Oct 13, 2026 for SearchAuto. 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.