Section VSO: Theme Sections vs Zix Hero Sections
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 Section VSO, Oct 13, 2026 for Zix Hero Sections.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.95/month for Section VSO and $29/month for Zix Hero Sections.
- Section VSO lists 5 features Zix Hero Sections’s listing doesn’t mention, including About us pages, Home pages, Landing pages.
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 Plan
- · 15 Free Sections
- · 3 Free Blocks
- · Free Footer Sections
- · Free Header Sections
- · Free Hero Sections
Growth
- · 15+ extension blocks
- · 170+ theme sections
- · 20+ templates
- · AI page builder
- · Bundles & upsells
- · Cart drawer
Free
- · 2 sections
- · 2 templates
Basic
- · 5 sections
- · 5 templates
Pro
- · 9 sections
- · Animations
- · Video, Countdown timer
Ultimate
- · 14 sections
- · Before/After slider
- · Priority support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSection VSO gives you 170+ theme sections you can add and customize directly in the Shopify theme editor, with no code. Use sections for hero banners, videos, feature highlights, comparisons, FAQs and more. Build full pages faster with ready-made page templates, or let the AI page builder create a product page from any product in your store. Add bundles, upsells and a customizable cart drawer to raise order value.
Zix Hero Sections helps Shopify merchants create professional, responsive storefront hero sections without coding. Choose from 14 ready-made designs, customize text, images, buttons, layouts, colors, and more, then add the section to your store. Built for ecommerce brands, it makes creating engaging landing pages and promotional sections faster, easier, and more consistent across desktop and mobile.
- Highlight key features, benefits, and videos to create compelling product pages.
- Seamless integration with Online Store 2.0 for quick and easy customization.
- No coding required—add and adjust sections directly in your theme editor.
- Optimized for performance to keep your store running smoothly.
- 14 ready-to-use hero templates for modern stores
- Customize text, images, buttons, colors, layouts, and more.
- Responsive designs optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
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 |  Section VSO |  Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 8 | 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 | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Section VSO | Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 63 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Section VSO | Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $19.95/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Section VSO | Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #34 | #314 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Feb 26, 2025 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Versio Studio | Flamara Digital |
FAQ
Section VSO and Zix Hero Sections: common questions
- Is Section VSO or Zix Hero Sections cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.95/month for Section VSO and $29/month for Zix Hero Sections. 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?
- Section VSO lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as About us pages, Home pages, Landing pages, Product pages. Zix Hero Sections lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Collection descriptions, Descriptions, Images, Titles. 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 Section VSO, Oct 13, 2026 for Zix Hero Sections; 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 Section VSO, Oct 13, 2026 for Zix Hero Sections. 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.