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SeekGist and other search tools
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Comparison
How SeekGist compares
Facts only, each with its source. Competitor cells quote their own public pages.
| Point | SeekGist | Algolia | Doofinder | Meilisearch Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest paid plan | $99/month: 5,000 products, 30,000 searches | Grow: $0 base with 10,000 requests a month, then $0.50 per 1,000 requests[1] | Basic: $49/month with 10,000 requests a month[2] | Usage plan: $30/month with 50,000 searches, then $0.40 per 1,000 searches[3] |
| Suggestions while typing | Never billed. Only searches count. | Each keystroke is one billed request[4] | Each server answer counts as a request; results start after the 3rd letter[5] | Billed per search; not confirmed whether each typing call counts[6] |
| Arabic text rules | Spelling forms, Arabizi, dialect words, light stemming, mixed Arabic-English | Removes short vowels; no stemming; hamza and ta marbuta rules not mentioned[7][8] | No published Arabic rules found; a review site says all languages work[9] | Normalization and splitting of “ال”; stemming not mentioned[10] |
| OpenCart module | Module for OpenCart 2.x, 3.x and 4.x | No official module; third-party modules only[11] | Official module for 1.5.x to 2.3.x[12] | None found on the OpenCart marketplace[11] |
| Try before you buy | Live demo on this page + paid plans | Free plan, no card[1] | Free trial, no card (length not stated)[2] | 14 days, no card[13] |
Prices as published on 2026-10-12. Taxes not included. Prices change, so check each vendor's page before you buy.
Sources
- [1]Algolia pricing
- [2]Doofinder pricing
- [3]Meilisearch pricing
- [4]Algolia: how search requests are counted
- [5]Doofinder: how are requests calculated (summary by a third party; the page did not load directly)(third-party source)
- [6]Meilisearch pricing model docs
- [7]Algolia normalization (Arabic)
- [8]Algolia supported languages
- [9]TrustRadius: Doofinder (third party)(third-party source)
- [10]Meilisearch language support
- [11]OpenCart marketplace: search extensions for 2.1.0.1
- [12]Doofinder OpenCart plugin
- [13]Meilisearch usage-based plan
FAQ
Questions and answers
What counts as a search?
A search is counted when the shopper sends it (page 1 of results). Suggestions while typing and pages 2 and later are never billed.
My products have English names only. Will Arabic searches work?
Yes. The Arabic layer maps Arabic and Arabizi words to your catalog words, so “جوال” finds phones. Catalog translation can also add Arabic names.
What happens if SeekGist is slow or down?
Our connectors wait at most 300 ms. Then your store's own search answers, so shoppers always get results.
Which platforms do you support?
OpenCart, WooCommerce, Shopify, Salla, Zid and Magento, plus a REST API and a JavaScript widget for any other site.
Will translation change my own edits?
No. Translation never overwrites text a person wrote or edited. You can review translations before they go live.
Can I try SeekGist before I pay?
Yes. Search the live demo on this page, or book a demo and we show SeekGist on a copy of your catalog. To go live on your store, create your account, choose a plan and pay.
What if I go over my plan?
You get notices at 80% and 100%. Search keeps working. Extra searches cost $0.50 per 1,000, and products over your plan cost $5 per 1,000 a month, up to twice your plan's product limit.
Can I cancel or export my data?
Yes. Cancel from the dashboard at any time, and export your catalog, synonyms, rules and logs.
Give your shoppers search that understands them
Install the module, sync your catalog and go live. Your store's own search stays as a safety net.