XO 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 XO Sections, Oct 13, 2026 for Zix Hero Sections.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.45/month for XO Sections and $29/month for Zix Hero Sections.
- XO Sections lists 6 features Zix Hero Sections’s listing doesn’t mention, including About us pages, Custom pages, Editor tool.
Head to head
Complete your store with great looking sections
- United States
- United Kingdom
- India
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 3 page templates
- · Install free sections
- · Section builder
Basic
- · 3 product template
- · 30 products
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
Pro
- · Access all sections
- · Access all templates
- · Premium support
- · Unlimit page templates
- · Unlimited product template
- · Unlimited products
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 featureXO Sections is a great solution with tons of customizing options and easy-to-use interface. After being installed, sections will be auto integrated into your store's theme customization which makes no difficulty to utilize. By simple clicks, you will find yourself a skillful and professional without taking much of your time and support from developers.
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.
- Add sections to any theme.
- Design product pages with different content
- Different background types, option to change blocks.
- Different styles for image, icon, button...
- 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 |  XO Sections |  Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 287 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −5 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 4% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, India | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | XO Sections | Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 21 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | XO Sections | Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.45/month(ahead) | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | XO Sections | Zix Hero Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #131 | #314 |
| Shopify App Charts | #23 in Page builder | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 2, 2022 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Xotiny | Flamara Digital |
FAQ
XO Sections and Zix Hero Sections: common questions
- Is XO Sections or Zix Hero Sections cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.45/month for XO Sections 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?
- XO Sections lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as About us pages, Custom pages, Editor tool, Elements. 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 XO Sections, 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 XO Sections, 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.