Shopify Sidekick is a conversational AI assistant built into Shopify admin — it answers questions and helps with tasks. Shopivibe builds, deploys, and hosts complete native Shopify apps from a single prompt.
Sidekick is tightly integrated into Shopify admin and great at navigating settings, writing copy, and answering store questions. But it can't create new functionality — no custom apps, no new features, no code. Shopivibe can.
No code, no apps, no new features
From idea to live app in minutes
| Shopify Sidekick | Shopivibe | |
|---|---|---|
| What it can build | ||
| Build custom Shopify apps | No | Yes |
| Add new store functionality | No | Yes |
| Deploy & host your app | No | Yes |
| Custom admin UI in Shopify | No | Built in |
| App Store ready output | No | Yes |
| Shopify Integration | ||
| Shopify OAuth & sessions | N/A | Built in |
| App Bridge (embedded admin) | N/A | Built in |
| Shopify Billing API | N/A | Built in |
| Webhook handlers | N/A | Built in |
| Workflow | ||
| Answer Shopify questions | Yes | Not the focus |
| Navigate admin settings | Yes | Not the focus |
| Write store copy & descriptions | Yes | Partial |
| Voice input | — | Yes |
| Works on all Shopify plans | Shopify Plus required for full access | Yes |
| Code & Ownership | ||
| Own your code | N/A — no code generated | Full stack |
| GitHub repo | — | Yes (Pro) |
| Self-host option | — | Yes |
| Pricing | ||
| Standalone cost | Included in Shopify Plus | Free tier available |
| Free tier | Limited (Shopify Plus only) | 200 credits/mo |
| Pro plan | Shopify Plus ($2,300+/mo) | $79/mo |
Add more app layers any time — loyalty, live chat, wholesale — just by chatting with Shopivibe AI.
Recurring billing like ReCharge — customers subscribe to products and manage their plans from their account. Automate billing cycles, handle failed payments, and offer pause/swap options.
Start free. Pay as you grow. Usage-based billing, no hidden fees.
Describe what you need — we'll handle OAuth, billing, and deployment. You walk away with a live app and full code ownership.