TL;DR
- Both are free-plan options apps with broad field catalogs, conditional logic, add-on pricing.
- Easify: Built-for-Shopify designation, polished modern editor UX, 26+ option types, newer entrant.
- Qikify (formerly Tepo): multi-app Qikify suite ecosystem, broad option types, established footprint.
- Decision on: Built-for-Shopify trust signal + editor polish (Easify) vs Qikify multi-app suite ecosystem.
- Neither shows a live preview. Personalized products need a personalizer. Verify current pricing on each listing.
Same category, different emphasis
Easify Product Options and Qikify (formerly Tepo) Custom Product Options are both Shopify product-options apps with free plans, broad option-type catalogs, conditional logic, and add-on pricing. They sit alongside Hulk and Globo in the free-plan options-app set. Easify is the newer Built-for-Shopify entrant with polished editor UX; Qikify is the established player within the Qikify multi-app Shopify suite. See related: Easify Honest Review, Qikify Product Options overview.
Where they differ
| Dimension | Easify Product Options | Qikify Product Options |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Easify | Qikify — multi-app Shopify suite |
| Built-for-Shopify designation | Yes | Verify current status on listing |
| Editor UX | Most-cited as polished modern editor | Established mature editor — verify polish via trial |
| Field-type breadth | 26+ option types | Broad option types — verify niche coverage |
| Track record | Newer entrant, growing footprint | Established footprint, previously Tepo branded |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Conditional logic | Multi-level show/hide rules | Multi-level show/hide rules |
| Ecosystem | Standalone Easify product | Qikify multi-app suite (popups, upsells, etc.) |
Which fits your store?
- You want the Built-for-Shopify badge as a trust signal + polished modern editor → Easify is the natural fit.
- You're already in the Qikify multi-app suite (other Qikify apps installed) → Qikify for single-vendor support and billing.
- You prioritize editor UX polish → Easify is most-cited for this; Qikify's editor is mature but verify polish via trial.
- You want established long-track-record options app → Qikify has the longer footprint.
- You want to evaluate against Hulk and Globo too → see Globo vs Hulk vs Easify.
- Your products are personalized → neither shows a live preview; layer in a personalizer.
Honest decision framework
Easify-vs-Qikify is often a decision between the Built-for-Shopify trust signal + editor polish (Easify) and the multi-app-suite ecosystem (Qikify). Capability ceiling is similar. For stores starting fresh without ecosystem ties:
- Easify is the modern Built-for-Shopify default — clean theme integration, polished editor, broad field catalog. Strong general-purpose pick.
- Qikify makes sense if you value the multi-app suite or want a long-track-record alternative with similar capability.
- Verify Qikify's current Built-for-Shopify status on the listing — status can change as Shopify updates the program criteria.
- Trial both on a representative product — editor UX and field execution differences become clearer in practice than from spec lists.
Personalized products too?
Easify and Qikify are options apps; for personalized products with live preview (text, monogram, photo on a product), layer in a personalizer. Print It My Way runs free, no per-item fees.
Install Print It My Way — Free Read Easify Honest Review →Frequently asked questions
Easify or Qikify — which options app should I pick?
Depends on what you prioritize. Easify is the newer Built-for-Shopify entrant with polished modern editor UX and 26+ option types — strong fit for stores prioritizing the Built-for-Shopify trust signal and editor polish. Qikify (formerly Tepo) is the established player within the Qikify multi-app Shopify suite — strong fit for stores already in the Qikify ecosystem or valuing long-track-record alternatives. Capability ceiling is similar between the two. Verify current pricing and Built-for-Shopify status on each Shopify App Store listing.
Is Easify Built for Shopify?
Yes — Easify carries Shopify's Built-for-Shopify designation, signaling adherence to Shopify's standards for performance, integration quality, theme compatibility, accessibility, and merchant experience. For stores that specifically want the Built-for-Shopify badge as a trust signal, Easify is one of the clearer options-app choices that carries it. Qikify's current Built-for-Shopify status should be verified on its listing — status can change over time as Shopify updates the program criteria.
What was Qikify previously called?
Qikify Custom Product Options was previously branded as Tepo. The Tepo → Qikify rebrand consolidated under the Qikify multi-app Shopify suite. The app's core capabilities continued through the rebrand; existing Tepo users continued running it under the new branding. Community references to the app may use either name; verify current naming and capabilities on the Shopify App Store listing.
Which has a better editor experience?
Easify is more frequently cited for polished modern editor UX in community discussion — clean interface, modern feel, intuitive setup flow. Qikify's editor is mature and capable; the polish comparison is best verified via trial on a representative product. Editor UX matters because it affects setup time and ongoing configuration work — options apps with worse editor experience can cost real merchant time over months. For stores prioritizing editor UX specifically, Easify is the natural default; for stores that value other dimensions more, Qikify may fit.
Can Easify or Qikify show a live design preview?
No — neither is a personalizer. Both add fields so customers can configure or select options (dropdowns, swatches, text inputs, file uploads), but neither renders the customer's typed text, chosen font/color, or uploaded photo on a picture of the product in real time before checkout. If your products are personalized (names, monograms, custom text, photos), you need a personalizer like Print It My Way alongside or instead of an options app. For pure option/configuration selection, either Easify or Qikify is enough.
How do they compare to Hulk and Globo?
Easify and Qikify sit alongside Hulk and Globo in the free-plan options-app set most commonly considered. Each has its emphasis: Easify for Built-for-Shopify polish and modern editor; Hulk for niche-field depth (math, signature) and HulkApps ecosystem; Globo for multi-language and free-plan generosity; Qikify for the Qikify multi-app suite ecosystem and long track record. All four cover the standard options-app capabilities; the choice usually comes down to which differentiator matters most for your store. See Globo vs Hulk vs Easify for the three-way comparison among the most-common picks.