Aris Product Options, Variants vs VariantIQ
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Aris Product Options, Variants, Oct 13, 2026 for VariantIQ.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for Aris Product Options, Variants and $9.99/month for VariantIQ.
- Aris Product Options, Variants lists 20 features VariantIQ’s listing doesn’t mention, including Add-ons, Auto-updates, Custom CSS.
Head to head
Product options, variants options, customize product, swatches
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
FREE FOREVER
- · 100% Human support - 24/7
- · 23 Option types
- · 5 pre-built templates
- · Conditional Logic for Aris options
- · Custom Styles & Auto Theme Match
- · Options in Orders/ Packing slips/ Emails
PRO
- · 24 templates, 30+ Option Types
- · 24/7 Live Chat & Call
- · Add-on price & bundles for upsells
- · Advanced Datetime picker
- · Conditional logic with Shopify variants
- · Edit Option in Cart
ADVANCED
- · 35+ option types
- · Adding Aris options in draft orders
- · Display variants on collection page
- · Import/ Export option data
- · Priority 24/7 Support
- · Product personalizer - Live preview
PREMIUM
- · Exclusive customizations on request
- · Full API access + Webview — 25K calls/mo
- · Prioritized feature requests
- · Shopify Plus stores and scaling business
- · Theme integration
- · Top Prioritized 24/7 support with calls
Free
Base Plan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBuild complex product configurations with 30+ option types, conditional logic, add-on pricing, file uploads and live personalization. Reuse option sets, manage shared SKU and inventory workflows, and keep custom choices synced from cart to confirmation. Connect option data to Draft Orders, POS, API and business workflows—with 24/7 human support and hands-on help from our development team.
VariantIQ adds custom product options like text fields, dropdowns, and checkboxes to any product. Build a template once, then assign it to many products. The visual rule builder creates conditional logic to show or hide options based on customer selections. Each option can carry its own price adjustment that updates as customers customize their order.
- Versatile option types with Text, File Upload, Color Swatches, Size chart & more
- Price add-ons and Bundle: add extra charge for specific variant option
- Turn Spfy basic options into dynamic Color Swatches and Variant Image
- Showcase product options and variants across Orders, Emails, and more
- Reusable templates with custom fields assignable to many products.
- Visual rule builder for conditional show, hide, and option filtering.
- Per-option price adjustments that update in the cart live.
- Global datasets to manage large option lists in one shared location.
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 |  Aris Product Options, Variants |  VariantIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 4,317 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −29 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 22 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 9% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Aris Product Options, Variants | VariantIQ |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1,694 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 24% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Aris Product Options, Variants | VariantIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $12/month | $9.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Aris Product Options, Variants | VariantIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #33(ahead) | #527 |
| Shopify App Charts | #6 in Product variants | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Dec 19, 2021 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Languages | 9 | 1 |
| Developer | Arisify Global | Storehouse Services |
FAQ
Aris Product Options, Variants and VariantIQ: common questions
- Is Aris Product Options, Variants or VariantIQ cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month for Aris Product Options, Variants and $9.99/month for VariantIQ. 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?
- Aris Product Options, Variants lists 20 the others don’t mention, such as Add-ons, Auto-updates, Custom CSS, Custom HTML. VariantIQ lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Conditional pricing. 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 9, 2026 for Aris Product Options, Variants, Oct 13, 2026 for VariantIQ; 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 9, 2026 for Aris Product Options, Variants, Oct 13, 2026 for VariantIQ. 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.