Alternatives
Gazelle as a FiboSearch alternative.
FiboSearch is the most popular live search plugin for WooCommerce, and its free version is a solid upgrade over the default search. Its typo tolerance, synonyms and variation SKU search are in the paid Pro version. Gazelle runs search in the cloud, so it doesn't slow down your WordPress server, and adds search analytics and merchandising rules.
FiboSearch details checked on October 30, 2026 from: FiboSearch pricing. Prices and plans change; check their site for the latest.
Where FiboSearch offers more
If you want everything on your own server and a one-time yearly license, FiboSearch is a good choice.
- Runs entirely inside WordPress: no outside service
- A large user base and many theme integrations
- Pages and posts in autocomplete
- Yearly licenses from $59 for one site (10,000 products)
Where Gazelle fits better
FiboSearch's free version has no typo tolerance or synonyms; those need Pro. Gazelle includes typo-tolerant search on every plan, including the free plan for up to 500 products.
- Search runs on Gazelle's servers, so large catalogs don't load your database
- A results page with filters and sorting
- Revenue and conversion per search term, and searches with no results
- Pin, hide, boost and redirect rules, plus keyword banners
- The same search on WooCommerce, Shopify and custom stores
Prices aren't like-for-like
FiboSearch sells yearly licenses per number of sites (Personal $59, Entrepreneur $99, Agency $249 for the first year). Gazelle is a monthly subscription per store: free up to 500 products, Pro $12/month up to 20,000, Business $39/month up to 250,000.
Questions
- Can I switch from FiboSearch to Gazelle?
- Yes. Install the Gazelle Search plugin, connect Gazelle Cloud and sync your catalog. Your theme's search boxes keep working. Recreate synonyms in Gazelle's settings, then deactivate FiboSearch.
- Does Gazelle search variation SKUs?
- Yes. Variation SKUs, attributes and custom fields are searchable on WooCommerce.
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