Nest Gallery vs VIM: Variant Image Module
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Nest Gallery, Nov 5, 2026 for VIM.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Nest Gallery and $10/month for VIM.
- VIM lists 6 features Nest Gallery’s listing doesn’t mention, including Collage, Drag-and-drop editor, Grid.
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
- · Product image slider
- · Use on up to 5 products
- · Variant image mapping
- · Zoom gallery
Basic
- · Product image slider
- · Use on up to 100 products
- · Variant image mapping
- · Zoom gallery
Enterprise
- · Everything in Basic
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited variant image mapping
- · Use on unlimited products
STARTER
- · Multi Variant Image Grouping
- · Multi-language Support
- · Product image lookbook
- · Products - 5
- · Variant Gallery Slider & Grid
BASIC
- · Multi Variant Image Grouping
- · Multi-language Support
- · Product image lookbook
- · Products - 100
- · Variant Description
- · Variant Gallery Slider & Grid
BUSINESS
- · CSV Product Tagging
- · Multi Variant Image Grouping
- · Multi-language Support
- · Product image lookbook
- · Products - 250
- · Variant Description
ENTERPRISE
- · CSV Product Tagging
- · Multi Variant Image Grouping
- · One Enterprise - Three Stores
- · Product image lookbook
- · Products - UNLIMITED
- · Variant Description
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureNestGallery helps merchants replace the default product media area with a clean, customizable image slider or carousel on selected product pages. Merchants can choose which products use the slider and carousel and set thumbnail placement and size, enable variant image syncing, show or hide thumbnails, and customize zoom and navigation controls. This gives shoppers a smoother way to browse product images
The, fully customizable, VIM Variant Gallery replaces the existing product gallery on your theme of choice. Showcase all product variations uniquely and improve shopping experience. Instead of showing every image for all variations you can now display just the images for the selected variant. Blue/Large can have its own images, separate from Blue/Small, or Red/Large.
- Custom product image slider for selected product pages
- Thumbnail position, size, and visibility controls
- Variant image syncing with zoom and navigation buttons
- Showcase each product variants with a unique and dedicated gallery.
- Choose from various gallery layouts and styles to match your store's design.
- Seamlessly integrate with all themes: minimal, no-code setup required.
- Variant galleries look great and function smoothly on all 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 |  Nest Gallery |  VIM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nest Gallery | VIM |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.4 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 29 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Nest Gallery | VIM |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $10/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Nest Gallery | VIM |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #107 | #24(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Jun 11, 2026 | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Languages | 1 | 3 |
| Developer | KASWEBTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | RGD |
FAQ
Nest Gallery and VIM: common questions
- Is Nest Gallery or VIM cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Nest Gallery and $10/month for VIM. 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?
- Nest Gallery lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Hover effects, Icon position. VIM lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Collage, Drag-and-drop editor, Grid, Mobile responsive. 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 for Nest Gallery, Nov 5, 2026 for VIM; 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 for Nest Gallery, Nov 5, 2026 for VIM. 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.