Here’s a detailed comparison between Swift Redirects and SC Easy Redirects Shopify apps to help you choose the best solution for managing redirects and fixing 404 errors.
1. Overview
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Feature
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Swift Redirects |
SC Easy Redirects
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App Purpose
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Manage 301/302 redirects, fix 404 errors.
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Automate and manage bulk redirects & 404 errors.
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Best For
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Shopify stores needing flexible redirects.
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Stores with large product catalogs & migration needs.
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Ease of Use
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User-friendly with bulk options & patterns.
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Simple UI with automated features for ease.
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Customization
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Advanced patterns (wildcards, dynamic URLs).
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Automated redirects based on 404 logs.
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2. Redirect Management
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Feature
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Swift Redirects |
SC Easy Redirects
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Bulk Import/Export
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✅ Supports CSV import/export.
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✅ Supports CSV import/export.
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| Redirect Types |
✅ Supports 301 (permanent) & 302 (temporary).
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✅ Supports 301 and 302 redirects.
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| Dynamic Redirects (Wildcards) |
✅ Supports wildcard redirects (e.g., /old/*).
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✅ Support for advanced patterns.
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| Auto Redirects |
✅ Automatically detects 404s
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✅ Automatically detects & suggests redirects.
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| SEO-Friendly Redirects |
✅ Ensures SEO-safe redirections.
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✅ SEO-first redirects to avoid ranking drops.
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| 404 Error Tracking |
✅ Logs & identifies 404 errors for manual fixing.
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✅ Automatically tracks and fixes 404s.
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3. Advanced Features
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Feature
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Swift Redirects |
SC Easy Redirects
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| Redirect Patterns |
✅ Supports advanced URL mapping & patterns.
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✅ Basic to advanced redirect patterns only. |
| Duplicate Redirects Check |
✅ Identifies & prevents redirect duplication.
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✅ Auto-checks for duplicate entries.
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| Redirect Analytics |
✅ Tracks redirect hits & performance.
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✅ Logs redirect actions & outcomes.
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| Redirect Chain Prevention |
✅ Avoids multiple redirect loops
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✅ Automatically resolves redirect chains.
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| Custom Rules |
✅ Create redirect rules for collections, pages, etc.
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✅ No limitation customization for rules. |
4. Pricing
| Plan Type |
Swift Redirects |
SC Easy Redirects
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| Free Plan |
✅ Available (limited redirects).
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✅ Available (limited redirects).
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| Paid Plan |
✅ Flexible pricing based on redirect volume.
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✅ Tiered pricing based on store size.
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| Best Value |
✅ Best for advanced manual control & flexibility.
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✅ Best for automated redirect management.
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5. Support & Documentation
| Support Feature |
Swift Redirects |
SC Easy Redirects
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| Customer Support |
✅ Email & live chat.
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✅ Email support only.
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| Help Documentation |
✅ Detailed setup & troubleshooting guides.
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✅ Clear but basic knowledge base.
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| Customization Support |
✅ Supports advanced custom redirect needs.
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✅ Allow to default automation.
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6. Pros & Cons
Swift Redirects
Pros:
- Full control over custom redirects (manual & patterns).
- Supports advanced patterns & wildcards.
- Suitable for stores needing precise redirect mapping.
- Prevent duplicate redirects and chains.
Cons:
- No auto-suggestions for 404s
- Requires manual work for large-scale stores.
SC Easy Redirects
Pros:
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Auto-detects 404 errors and suggests fixes.
- Easy bulk management via CSV.
- Ideal for stores migrating from other platforms.
Cons:
- Limited customization options for advanced redirect needs.
- Less control over manual redirect patterns.
Which One Should You Choose?
1. Choose Swift Redirects if:
- You need manual control advanced patterns
- You want to prevent redirect chains duplicates
- You manage complex URL structures (e.g., product migrations).
2. Choose SC Easy Redirects if:
- You want automated 404 detection and quick fixes.
- You’re migrating to a large store and need bulk redirects
You prefer a more redirect management process.
