Bold Product Options vs Infinite Options — which one?
Bold Product Options SC ($14.99-$39.99/mo per Shopify App Store) is the mature deep-featured builder — 12+ field types, math fields, advanced conditional logic, decades of iteration. Infinite Options (by ShopPad, ~$12.99/mo entry) is simpler, cleaner, and cheaper — but with less depth. For personalization plus product options at every price tier including a real free plan, Print It My Way ($0-$24.99/mo flat) undercuts both while adding live canvas.
Step-by-step setup
- Identify your complexity needs. Simple 4-8 options = Infinite. Deep conditional + math = Bold.
- Compare pricing. Bold $14.99-$39.99/mo. Infinite ~$12.99/mo entry.
- Consider Print It My Way alternative. $0-$24.99/mo flat, live canvas, real free plan.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Bold Product Options SC | Infinite Options |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14.99/mo Basic | ~$12.99/mo entry |
| Free plan | Trial only | Trial only |
| Field types | 12+ types (text, dropdown, checkbox, upload, swatch, math) | 5-6 types (text, dropdown, checkbox, swatch, upload) |
| Conditional logic | Advanced (AND/OR/NOT) | Basic (single-condition) |
| Math fields | Yes | No |
| Live preview | Limited | No |
| Pricing model | Variant-based (hidden product) | Cart-line (cleaner) |
| Transaction fees | None | None |
When to pick Bold
- Math field calculators (windows, custom quotes, print shops)
- Deep conditional logic (multi-level AND/OR/NOT)
- Legacy Bold SC user with existing configurations
- Larger Shopify Community / support ecosystem
When to pick Infinite Options
- Simpler use cases (4-8 extra options per product)
- Cleaner cart display (no hidden product pattern)
- Less overhead for less-technical merchants
- Lower entry price
When to pick Print It My Way instead
Print It My Way covers both use cases:
- Cheapest at $0 (real permanent Free plan)
- Live product preview canvas (neither Bold nor Infinite has this)
- Cart Transform native pricing (cleaner than Bold's hidden products)
- 10 field types (more than Infinite, similar to Bold minus math)
- Conditional logic on Pro tier ($13.99/mo)
Try both — free
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Install Print It My Way — Free See all Bold alternatives →Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper — Bold or Infinite Options?
Infinite Options at ~$12.99/mo entry vs Bold at $14.99/mo Basic. Small gap.
Does Bold have math fields that Infinite Options lacks?
Yes. Math fields (window measurements, custom quote calculators) are Bold's differentiator.
Which has cleaner cart display?
Infinite Options (cart-line pricing) vs Bold (variant-based hidden products). Print It My Way's Cart Transform is cleanest of the three.
Which has better conditional logic?
Bold — multi-level AND/OR/NOT rules. Infinite Options is single-condition only.
Which one for Shopify Plus B2B?
Bold has longer Plus B2B history. Print It My Way's B2B pricing is Cart-Transform native.