Ario — AI Shopping Assistant

Ario, officially listed on the Shopify App Store as Ario — AI Shopping Assistant, is a Shopify app in the Search and filters category. Most chat apps recommend products from a stale copy of your catalog — out-of-stock items, discontinued lines, prices from last week. Ario reads your live Shopify data on every shopper message, so what they see is what's actually in your store at today's price. Built for sales, not support: when a shopper says "I need a gift for my mom," Ario suggests three real products with reasoning and drops them into a Shopify cart. One toggle to install.

Ario offers a free plan and a single paid plan at $39/month. The free plan includes 50 conversations per month, Every feature included, No card required, and Live catalog reading, no sync delays. The paid plan unlocks advanced features like additional integrations, automations, and deeper customization.

Yes — Ario offers a free plan alongside paid options. The free plan includes 50 conversations per month, Every feature included, and No card required. Paid plans start at $39/month for advanced features.

Ario launched on May 7, 2026.

Ario does not currently carry Shopify's Built for Shopify badge. The badge is awarded to apps that meet Shopify's published standards for performance, ease of use, and merchant value — many high-quality apps operate without it.

Merchants commonly compare Ario with Smart Product Filter & Search, Boost AI Search & Filter, Searchanise Search & Filter, and DOOFINDER. Each alternative covers a similar use case but differs on pricing model, integration depth, and the specific themes merchants praise in reviews — see the alternatives section above for a side-by-side.