ExpertRec, the Best Alternative to Searchspring/Athos
- AI-Powered & Future-Ready: Reliable, advanced search at no extra cost.
- Boost Conversions: Personalization that drives sales.
- Seamless Migration: Move from Searchspring in just 5 working days.
- Cost-Effective: Save 30–40% without losing features.
- Top-Class Support: We’re with you every step of your growth.
Proven and Trusted
4.8/5 (Sourceforge)

Stop Overpaying!
Searchspring charges premium prices for search features that ExpertRec delivers at a fraction of the cost. While Searchspring focuses on enterprise clients with hefty price tags, ExpertRec provides the same advanced AI search, merchandising, and analytics capabilities at prices that make sense for growing businesses.
- Searchspring starts at $699/month - ExpertRec starts at $299/month
- Transparent pricing (vs Searchspring's complex usage-based model)
- Month-to-month flexibility available (vs enterprise-focused annual contracts)
- All features clearly listed per plan
Searchspring Pricing

Ready to Switch?
Don't take our word for it. Start your 14-day free trial of ExpertRec today and experience the powerful search features same as Searchspring at very less cost. No credit card required, full access to all features, and our team will help you get set up in minutes.
Why some teams outgrow Searchspring
Common friction points we hear from migrating merchants.
- Opaque pricing — hard to predict total cost.
- Add‑on creep — recommendations & personalization as extras.
- Long onboarding — weeks of vendor‑led setup.
- Annual contracts — reduced flexibility.
- Revenue lost from “no results” searches
What you get with ExpertRec instead
Transparent plans that scale with your catalog and traffic.
- Clear pricing — plans start at $299/mo.
- All‑in — Search, Merchandising, Recs & Personalization included.
- Fast go‑live — 24–48 hours in most cases.
- No lock‑ins — monthly or annual, your choice.
- Recover revenue from “no results” searches
Pricing & Feature Comparison
Feature / Pricing | Searchspring | ExpertRec |
---|---|---|
Pricing model | Custom quotes Typically strts form $699/month | Transparent Plans from $299/mo |
AI Search | Included | Included (hybrid keyword + vector) |
Merchandising tools | Higher tier / add‑on | Included |
Recommendations | Extra cost | Included |
Personalization | Extra cost | Included |
Integration speed | Weeks | Days (24–48 hours typical) |
Contract | Annual contracts common | Monthly or annual |
Support | Tiered / add‑on | Included in all plans |
FAQs
Searchspring doesn’t publish pricing publicly. Merchants often report quotes ranging from hundreds to thousands per month depending on catalog size, traffic, and which add‑ons are included.
ExpertRec is architected for efficient indexing and retrieval, so we can bundle AI Search, Recommendations, Personalization, and Merchandising into transparent plans without stacking add‑ons.
Yes. Our team assists with schema mapping, redirect rules, and QA to ensure a smooth transition without downtime.
Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, and WooCommerce — plus custom stacks.
Yes. Choose monthly or annual billing. No long‑term lock‑ins required.
Compare plans & get a personalized quote
Tell us a bit about your store and we’ll map the right plan — and the exact savings vs Searchspring.
What to expect
Prefer email? Write to sales@expertrec.com
- A quick review of your catalog & traffic.
- A side‑by‑side pricing breakdown.
- A 10–15 minute live walkthrough.
- Optional trial setup on a staging site.