vs Motive
SearchX vs Motive
Save €190-960/year
Better pricing. Faster setup. All features included. Join stores switching from Motive to SearchX.
Pricing Comparison
Motive
Starting Price
€65/month (Medium, 20K searches)
Typical Cost: €65-129/month (Medium–Maxi)
- ✗Search volume caps per tier (Medium 20K → Maxi 50K searches/month)
- ✗Mid-to-top tiers run €65-129/month — above SearchX Core at €49/month
- ✗Priced on monthly searches, not products — busy stores pay more
- ✗Search-volume growth forces tier upgrades and re-budgeting
- ✗No native Greeklish support for Greek shoppers
BEST VALUE
SearchX
Core is €49/mo or €490/yr (up to 20K products)
From €49/mo or €490/yr
From €49/mo or €490/yr on Core. Priced by catalog size, not search volume.
- ✓€49/month on Core for up to 20K products — below Motive's €65-129/month Medium–Maxi range
- ✓Unlimited searches — no per-tier caps (20K-50K) or upgrades
- ✓Predictable billing regardless of traffic spikes or seasonality
- ✓Built-in Greeklish support for Greek shoppers
- ✓All AI features included, like Motive — at a lower price
- ✓5-minute setup with zero code required
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Motive | SearchX |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Tiered by monthly searches (€7-€129) | €49/mo or €490/yr (Core, up to 20K) |
| Medium–Maxi Plans | €65-129/mo — 20K-50K searches | €49/mo — unlimited searches |
| Search Limits | Capped per tier (20K-50K) | Unlimited |
| Monthly Price | €65-129/mo (Medium–Maxi) | €49/mo or €490/yr (Core, up to 20K) |
| Greeklish Support | No | Yes, built-in |
| AI Features | All plans | All plans included |
| Setup | Quick install | 5 minutes, no code |
How to Migrate from Motive
1
Export your product catalog from Motive
2
Import catalog to SearchX via XML feed
3
Configure search settings, filters and synonyms
4
Replace the Motive search widget with SearchX
5
Test and go live, then cancel Motive
When Motive Wins
Works if your search volume is predictable
Motive's tiers are priced by monthly searches rather than product count, which can work well if your traffic is steady and predictable. Its AI features are included across plans, similar to SearchX.
The risk is that traffic isn't always predictable. A strong month or a seasonal spike can push you into a higher tier. SearchX prices by product count instead, so search volume, including Black Friday spikes, never changes your bill.