Globo vs Avis Product Options: which one?
Globo Product Options is the one to shortlist if you sell in several languages, since translation support is one of its main selling points. Avis Product Options is a good fit if you want a straightforward options form without a lot of configuration. Both are options apps: they add fields to the product page but do not draw the customer's text or photo on the product image.
If you sell personalized products and want that live preview, Print It My Way is the alternative worth testing. It has a Free plan for your first product and paid plans from $7.99 to $24.99 a month, with no per-sale fee.
Step-by-step setup
- Write down what your product page needs. List every field: dropdowns, swatches, text boxes, file uploads, and any fields that should only appear after another choice.
- Check languages and markets. If you sell in more than one language, confirm how each app translates field labels and values.
- Compare current pricing. Open both App Store listings and note the plan you would actually need, not just the entry price.
- Install on a test product. Build the same product in each app and place a test order. Check how the choices appear in the cart and on the order.
- Decide whether you need a preview. If customers type names or upload photos, try a personalizer with live preview as well.
Side-by-side
App features and prices change often, so treat this as a starting checklist and confirm details on each App Store listing.
| Feature | Globo | Avis | Print It My Way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main strength | Translation and multi-language | Simple setup | Live preview for personalization |
| App type | Options app | Options app | Personalizer |
| Free plan | Check listing | Check listing | Yes, first product |
| Paid plans | Check listing | Check listing | $7.99, $13.99, $24.99/month |
| Conditional logic | Yes | Check listing | Pro plan and up |
| Live preview on product image | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Per-sale fee | Check listing | Check listing | None |
When to pick Globo
- You sell in several languages and need field labels translated.
- You want an established app with plenty of merchant reviews to read through.
- You need many field types and show/hide rules on one product.
Our guide to Globo for multi-language stores goes deeper on the translation setup.
When to pick Avis
- Your products need a handful of simple fields without complex conditional logic.
- You want a quick setup and a clean form on the product page.
- You sell in one language and one market.
When to pick Print It My Way
Pick Print It My Way when the customer's input is the product: a name on a mug, initials on a bag, a photo on a canvas. The customer sees their text drawn on the product image as they type, in any of 35+ fonts, and their choices are saved on the order as line-item properties. Charges for personalization appear as a separate cart line through Cart Transform pricing.
Text fields, dropdowns, swatches and the font picker are on the lower plans. Photo upload, logo upload and conditional logic start on Pro at $13.99/month. It also connects with print-on-demand partners such as Printful, Printify and Gelato.
Options app or personalizer?
This is the real decision behind most Globo vs Avis searches. An options app is the right tool when customers pick from choices: a material, a gift box, an add-on warranty. A personalizer is the right tool when customers create something: a name, a monogram, an uploaded photo. If you are unsure which camp your store falls into, our personalizer vs options app decision tree walks you through it in a few questions.
Some stores need both kinds of field on the same product, for example a size dropdown and a name field. A personalizer handles both, so you do not need two apps fighting over the same product form.
Worked example
A candle shop sells in English and French. Customers choose a scent, a jar color and an optional gift message. Nothing is drawn on the product. Globo is a sensible pick here because of the translation need, and our honest Globo review covers its weak spots before you commit.
A second shop sells personalized cutting boards. Customers type a family name and an "Est. 2019" date and want to see it engraved on the board before buying. Neither options app draws that preview, so a personalizer fits better. Our tutorial on how to build an engraved cutting board designer shows that setup end to end.
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Which has better multi-language support?
Globo. Translation support is one of its main selling points, so it is the safer pick for stores selling in more than one language.
Which has more reviews?
Review counts change constantly, so check both listings on the Shopify App Store. Read the recent reviews rather than the total, since they tell you how the app and its support behave today.
Do either have live product preview?
Their preview features are limited, because both are built around adding fields rather than drawing on the product image. For a full live preview, look at a personalizer such as Print It My Way or Zepto.
Which for Shopify Markets?
Globo is the stronger fit for multi-market stores because of its translation support. Test how prices for paid options display in each currency before launch.
Which is cheaper?
Both are priced for small stores, but plans change, so compare the plan you would actually need on each listing. Print It My Way has a Free plan for your first product and paid plans from $7.99 a month with no per-sale fee.
Sources & further reading
Primary sources referenced in this article. We link to official platform documentation and standards bodies rather than secondary summaries so you can verify claims directly.