Comparison of lowest pricing vs. features
We've evaluated three search and recommendation solutions tailored for small and medium-sized eCommerce stores in the Nordics. Here’s what we discovered.
AI Search
Comparison of lowest pricing
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
Clerk.io
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
M:AI Search
STARTUP
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
STARTUP
SEARCH ENGINE
SEARCH ENGINE
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
Mobile-first focus, same shopping experience on mobile (78% of your visitors!)Display ALL images + make all variants selectable on mobile
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Mobile-first focus, same shopping experience on mobile (78% of your visitors!)Display ALL images + make all variants selectable on mobile
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
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Inspirational search
When search is clicked, instantly show product suggestions✔
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Inspirational search
When search is clicked, instantly show product suggestions
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Display the product descriptionGive visitors ALL information, avoid unnecessary clicks
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Display the product descriptionGive visitors ALL information, avoid unnecessary clicks
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
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Run a campaign / specific collection of products
Perfect during a big sale or black week!✔
Run a campaign / specific collection of products
Perfect during a big sale or black week!
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
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Display newest arrivals
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Display newest arrivals
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Display product stock statuses
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Display product stock statuses
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Fullscreen search
Sometimes
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Fullscreen search
Clerk.io
Sometimes
Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Newest arrivals or popular products
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Newest arrivals or popular products
Clerk.io
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Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Searches for products, brands and categories
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Searches for products, brands and categories
Clerk.io
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Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Searches for a portion of a word
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Searches for a portion of a word
Clerk.io
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Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Images displayed per product
Up to 2(only 1 on mobile)
Up to 2(only 1 on mobile)
10+ (all)(also on mobile)
Images displayed per product
Clerk.io
Up to 2(only 1 on mobile)
Hello Retail
Up to 2(only 1 on mobile)
M:AI Search
10+ (all)(also on mobile)
DESIGN
DESIGN
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
Tailor-made, mobile-first design
Tailor-made(not mobile-first)
Tailor-made(not mobile-first)
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Tailor-made, mobile-first design
Clerk.io
Tailor-made(not mobile-first)
Hello Retail
Tailor-made(not mobile-first)
M:AI Search
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Adaptable design (easy access to)
Colors + CSS
Adaptable design (easy access to)
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
Colors + CSS
ADVANCED FEATURES
ADVANCED FEATURES
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
AI: Autocomplete predictions on full keywords
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AI: Autocomplete predictions on full keywords
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
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Display product variants as colored dots
On mouse-over
Display product variants as colored dots
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
On mouse-over
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(In Business)
AI: Several search suggestions
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(In Premium)
AI: Several search suggestions
Clerk.io
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Hello Retail
M:AI Search
(In Premium)
AI: Typo tolerant
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AI: Typo tolerant
Clerk.io
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Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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Real-time product updates
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Every 24 hours
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Real-time product updates
Clerk.io
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Hello Retail
Every 24 hours
M:AI Search
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For Shopify and WooCommerce platforms
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For Shopify and WooCommerce platforms
Clerk.io
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Hello Retail
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M:AI Search
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SUPPORT
SUPPORT
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
Support level
English
Danish + English
Swedish + English
Support level
Clerk.io
English
Hello Retail
Danish + English
M:AI Search
Swedish + English
PRICING
PRICING
Clerk.io
Hello Retail
M:AI Search
Markets included (languages / currencies)
1
1
1
Markets included (languages / currencies)
Clerk.io
1
Hello Retail
1
M:AI Search
1
Included volume, up toBuy more if needed
10,000 searches/mo
70,000 visitors/mo
20,000 searches/mo
Included volume, up toBuy more if needed
Clerk.io
10,000 searches/mo
Hello Retail
70,000 visitors/mo
M:AI Search
20,000 searches/mo
Binding period
1-12 months
12 months
6 months
Binding period
Clerk.io
1-12 months
Hello Retail
12 months
M:AI Search
6 months
Auto-upgraded to higher tier based on usage
Yes
No (discussion)
No (discussion)
Auto-upgraded to higher tier based on usage
Clerk.io
Yes
Hello Retail
No (discussion)
M:AI Search
No (discussion)
Startup fee
$0
$0
$0
Startup fee
Clerk.io
$0
Hello Retail
$0
M:AI Search
$0
Subscription price
$119 / mo
$630 / mo
$129 / mo
Subscription price
Clerk.io
$119 / mo
Hello Retail
$630 / mo
M:AI Search
$129 / mo