Boost AI Search and filter or Globo smart & filter?

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Topic summary

A mid-size Shopify store is seeking real-world feedback comparing two search and filtering apps: Boost AI Search & Filter vs Globo Smart Product Filter & Search.

  • Goal: Recommendations on which app to choose and why, based on user experience.
  • Scope: General suitability for a mid-size company; no specific feature requirements detailed.
  • Context: Tagged for design, shop performance, and third-party apps, implying interest in UI integration and performance impact.

Status: No responses or conclusions yet; the request is open and awaiting community input.

Summarized with AI on February 2. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hello,

We’re currently evaluating two search & filter solutions for our store: Boost AI Search & Filter and Globo Smart Product Filter & Search.

Has anyone had experience with either (or both) of these apps? If so, which would you recommend and why?

For context, we are a mid-size company.

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Boost AI Search & Filter

  • Stronger AI-powered search relevance

  • More configurable filters by business rules

  • Easier setup and cleaner admin UI

  • Better for stores with complex filtering needs

Globo Smart Product Filter & Search

  • Good basic filtering + decent performance

  • Slightly less advanced search AI

  • Works well if you don’t need deep customization

Recommendation (mid-size store):
Boost AI Search & Filter — better search relevance out of the box, powerful customization, and faster to configure for mid-size catalogs.