How Does Native Options Compare?
An honest, side-by-side look at the leading Shopify product options apps. We built Native Options to solve the performance problems we saw in every legacy tool.
Native Options vs SC Product Options (Bold)
The legacy market leader versus the performance-first challenger.
SC Product Options (Bold)
- ✓ Deep conditional logic and upselling
- ✓ 24/7 live chat support
- ✓ Custom CSS support
- ✕ JavaScript injection causes layout shifts
- ✕ Data stored in private app database
- ✕ Tiered pricing increases with scale
- ⚠ Compatibility issues with Shopify Bundles
Native Options
- ✓ Visual conditional logic flow builder
- ✓ Server-Side Rendering (0ms latency)
- ✓ Zero CLS - no layout shifts at all
- ✓ Data stored in native Shopify Metaobjects
- ✓ Flat pricing - no growth tax
- ✓ Full Online Store 2.0 compatibility
- ✓ Emergency undo with activity snapshots
The Verdict
SC Product Options has deep integrations, but its JavaScript injection architecture creates measurable performance debt. For merchants where Core Web Vitals and SEO matter, Native Options delivers the same conditional logic with zero performance cost.
Migrate from Bold for FreeNative Options vs Infinite Options (ShopPad)
Simplicity and low cost versus performance and data sovereignty.
Infinite Options
- ✓ Simple interface, easy to learn
- ✓ Low base price
- ✕ Requires Uploadery for file uploads (+cost)
- ✕ JavaScript injection rendering
- ✕ No native metaobject integration
- ✕ No bulk assignment rules engine
- ✕ Limited conditional logic
Native Options
- ✓ Built-in file uploads (no extra app)
- ✓ Server-Side Rendering (0ms latency)
- ✓ 15+ field types all included
- ✓ Dynamic Rules Engine for bulk control
- ✓ Visual flow builder for conditional logic
- ✓ Inventory-linked variant tracking
- ✓ One app, one price, zero add-ons
The Verdict
Infinite Options appears cheaper at $12.99/mo, but the total cost of ownership rises when you add Uploadery for file uploads and other plugins. Native Options includes everything in one flat fee with superior rendering performance.
Migrate from Infinite OptionsNative Options vs Easify Custom Product Options
Visual live previews versus zero-latency server-side performance.
Easify
- ✓ Live product personalizer/preview
- ✓ 26 option types
- ✓ Low starting price
- ⚠ Heavy client-side rendering for previews
- ✕ No native metaobject data storage
- ✕ No catalog-wide rules engine
- ✕ No emergency undo / activity log
Native Options
- ✓ 0ms server-side rendering
- ✓ Zero CLS, zero layout shift
- ✓ 15+ field types with swatches
- ✓ Dynamic Rules Engine (collections, tags)
- ✓ Emergency undo with snapshots
- ✓ Data owned by you via Metaobjects
- ✓ Shopify Plus ready
The Verdict
Easify excels at visual customization previews, making it ideal for print-on-demand. But if your priority is site speed, SEO rankings, and catalog-level scale, Native Options delivers where it matters most: the bottom line of your Core Web Vitals.
Start Building FreeFull Feature Comparison
Every detail, side by side.
| Feature | SC Product Options | Infinite Options | Easify | Native Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendering | JS Injection | JS Injection | JS Injection | Native Liquid SSR |
| Load Time Impact | +200-500ms | +200-400ms | +300-600ms | 0ms (server-side) |
| Layout Shift (CLS) | High | Moderate | Moderate-High | Zero |
| Data Storage | Private DB | Private DB | Private DB | Native Metaobjects |
| Pricing | $14.99-$39.99/mo | $12.99/mo | Free-$9.99/mo | Flat $19/mo |
| Conditional Logic | Yes (advanced) | Limited | Yes | Visual Flow Builder |
| File Uploads | Built-in | Requires Uploadery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Bulk Rules Engine | No | No | No | Yes (Collections/Tags) |
| Inventory Tracking | Partial | No | Partial | Variant-Linked |
| Emergency Undo | No | No | No | Yes (7-day snapshots) |
| Migration Support | N/A | N/A | N/A | Free Concierge |
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