Searchspring costly • Athos pricing not transparent

Searchspring Pricing: Costly Before, Unclear Now with Athos Commerce

If you’ve been looking for Searchspring pricing, you’ve probably noticed it’s no longer public. Even when it was, many merchants already felt it was expensive. With Athos Commerce, costs have climbed further and pricing is now only available by quote.

  • Features often locked in higher tiers
  • Bills rose fast as usage grew
  • Pricing no longer published, only quote-based
  • Harder to predict long-term spend
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Searchspring (historical)

Old Pricing: Already Costly

When Searchspring pricing was still public, many merchants felt it was too expensive. Bills increased quickly as stores grew, and useful features were often locked in higher plans.

  • Features locked in higher tiers
  • Costs spiked quickly with higher usage
  • Hard to plan long-term costs
Athos Commerce (current)

Higher Costs, Less Transparency

With the move to Athos Commerce, pricing is no longer public and quotes often come back higher, with extra add-ons.

  • Pricing not public — quotes only
  • Bundles and add-ons drive up costs
  • Slower decisions without clear pricing

At‑a‑Glance Comparison

Criteria Searchspring (old) Athos Commerce ExpertRec
Pricing visibility
Historically public
Not public
Transparent & published
Total cost of ownership
High
Higher; bundle‑heavy
Lower; predictable
Feature depth
Strong merchandising
Strong, but costly bundles
AI search, Recommendations, Analytics
Implementation
Vendor‑led, tiered
Vendor‑led, quote‑driven
Fast setup; support included

What Searchspring Used to Cost

Plan Monthly Price Notes
Essential
$699
Core search; usage limits applied
Advanced
$899
More SKUs and features
Expert
$1099
Advanced merchandising, rules
These were the public Searchspring plans before pricing went private — already starting at $699/month.
SearchSpring pricing
ExpertRec

Transparent, Affordable, Powerful

  • Transparent pricing, simple plans
  • Quick setup with full support
  • Increase product discovery & sales
Transparent
Published pricing, easy to forecast

Lower Costs

Avoid bundle creep & surprise fees

AI-Powered Search

Modern search, recommendations, analytics
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FAQs

Is ExpertRec really more affordable than Searchspring/Athos?

Yes. ExpertRec has simple, published pricing designed to keep costs predictable. No hidden bundles or surprise add-ons.

Do I lose merchandising and control?

Not at all. You still have full control with rules, synonyms, filters, redirects, promotions, and more — just like in Searchspring.

Yes. ExpertRec includes AI-powered semantic search out of the box — no extra bundles or hidden fees.

How fast can we go live?

Most stores go live in just a few days — not weeks. Our team helps with setup, data feeds, and theme adjustments.

Will ExpertRec work with my platform?

Yes. ExpertRec works with Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and custom stacks. Our team assists with setup so you don’t have to worry about technical details.

What about search configuration and settings?

ExpertRec supports all the core configurations from Searchspring — rules, synonyms, redirects, autocomplete, filters, zero-results handling, sorting, campaigns, promotions, and analytics — all in one dashboard.

Choose Transparent, Affordable Site Search

Searchspring was costly. Athos is even higher and less transparent. With ExpertRec, you get enterprise-grade search with clear, predictable pricing.

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  • Faster, more relevant search results.
  • Enhanced user satisfaction and retention.
  • Easy integration with your existing site.
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