Text Pilot vs Translation Manager
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
- Only Text Pilot lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Text Pilot and $19/month for Translation Manager.
- Text Pilot lists 1 features Translation Manager’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-sync translations.
Head to head
Free
- · Auto Translation for new content.
- · CSV import and export for translations.
- · Guide to connect Hydrogen translations.
- · Support 1 language only.
Advance
- · All language support.
- · Auto Translation for new content.
- · CSV import and export for translations.
- · Guide to connect Hydrogen translations.
- · One place for multilingual management.
- · Store translations in metaobject.
Manager Pro
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureText Pilot simplifies translation management for Hydrogen storefronts by replacing traditional JSON file workflows with Metaobjects. Manage translations directly from Admin without code changes or redeployments. Create, update, import, export, search, auto translation and synchronize translation keys across multiple languages.
This app helps merchants manage structured translations used across their store, such as product types, option names, option values, and repeated metafields. It allows bulk editing of shared translations and per-resource adjustments across products, collections, pages, and blogs. By centralizing translation updates, merchants can maintain consistency across languages and markets while reducing repetitive manual work.
- Import and export translation keys and translations using CSV files.
- Add and update translations across multiple languages at once.
- Automatically generate translations with auto-translation feature.
- Step-by-step guide to connect Hydrogen translations with Text Pilot.
- Bulk edit structured translations shared across multiple store resources
- Manage translations for products, collections, pages, and blog posts
- Maintain consistent translations across languages and Shopify Markets
- Edit translations globally or adjust them for individual resources
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 |  Text Pilot |  Translation Manager |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Text Pilot | Translation Manager |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 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 | Text Pilot | Translation Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 3 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Text Pilot | Translation Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #192 | #173(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 21, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Galaxy Weblinks Inc. | Gumo |
FAQ
Text Pilot and Translation Manager: common questions
- Is Text Pilot or Translation Manager cheaper?
- Only Text Pilot lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Text Pilot and $19/month for Translation Manager. 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?
- Text Pilot lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-sync translations. Translation Manager lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Metafields translation. 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.