Elevate vs. Shoplift: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Both Elevate and Shoplift help Shopify brands optimize through testing. But when it comes to features, flexibility, and value, the differences are significant. Here's how they stack up.
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Elevate vs. Shoplift: Feature by feature
Both platforms handle A/B testing, but the differences in features and value are significant.
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WHERE ELEVATE WINS
Native price testing on all plans
Test product prices, bundles, and variants with full cart integration from day one. No beta access, no waiting, no tier upgrades.
Test up to 5 variants simultaneously
Run A/B/C/D/E tests to find winners faster. More variants means more insights and bigger optimization opportunities.
Live in minutes, not weeks
Self-serve setup. No devs required. From install to first test, it just works.
AI-powered test recommendations
Our AI analyzes your store and recommends pre-configured, high-impact experiments so you're never guessing what to test next.
Built-in Visual Editor
Make lightweight content and style changes directly in Elevate without touching your Shopify theme. Perfect for quick tweaks and variations.
Better pricing, more value
Starting at $49/month with all core features included. Get price testing, multi-variant experiments, and AI recommendations without paying enterprise prices.
WHERE SHOPLIFT WINS
JavaScript API flexibility
Offers JavaScript API access for technical teams who want granular control over experiment implementation.
Basic page and theme testing
If you just want to do page and theme testing and don't mind limited features, Shoplift covers the basics.
Came across this app after experimenting with Google optimize.
I would say this is more user friendly to review impact of the test. Also, much easier to set up than Google Optimize in my opinion.
Nathan Yun
We tested several platforms, but none of them offered the price-testing functionality we needed until we discovered Elevate. They provided a customized solution and assisted us in creating exactly what we required.
Denis Popov
I downloaded this app to conduct A/B tests on our different product pages, and it’s the best one I’ve used so far. More than easy to set-up. 5 minutes after installing the app, you can run your first A/B test.
Jonathan Haddad
I had a bit of a complicated set up and the Elevate Team was so helpful and patient working with me! Stellar customer service compared to other testing apps that I've worked with!
Becca Mijares
Simple to set up, great support team. For simple a/b price tests you can't go wrong with Elevate!
Rambod Radmard
We've increased our revenue and adjusted our pricing strategy on a number of our products thanks to the insights provided by Elevate.
Bill Abbott
Elevate is easy to use and straightforward, making it simple to get the job done. The customer support is amazing—super responsive and always ready to help
Filipo Rovelli
Great support and testing features that an ecommerce store would need. This is one of the best A/B testing apps from what I have tested
Anthony Yip
Common Questions About Switching to Elevate
What if our team is already using Shoplift?
Many teams start with Shoplift for basic page testing but quickly realize they need more like native price testing, shipping experiments, multi-variant tests, or checkout optimization. Elevate gives you all of that without beta restrictions or tier upgrades. Plus, you get AI-powered test recommendations and a visual editor for quick changes, so your team can test smarter, not just faster.
Can I test more than 2 variations at once?
Absolutely. Elevate supports up to 5 variants per test (A/B/C/D/E), while Shoplift limits you to just 2. More variants means you can explore more options simultaneously and find winning variations faster without running sequential tests.
Will it slow down our site?
No. Elevate is built with performance in mind and includes zero-flicker technology to ensure tests load instantly without any visual delays. We maintain site speed while giving you comprehensive testing capabilities across prices, content, checkout, and more.
How long does it take to get started?
Minutes, not weeks. Elevate is self-serve with no developers required. Install the app, launch your first experiment, and start collecting data immediately. Our AI even recommends high-impact tests based on what's missing from your store, so you know exactly where to start.
Is the pricing really better?
Yes. Elevate starts at $49/month with all core features included—price testing, 5-variant experiments, AI recommendations, and visual editor. Shoplift starts at $99/month, and their advanced features require even higher-tier plans. You get more capabilities at half the starting cost.