BigCommerce's filtering is enough when
You are on the Pro plan or above, need 12 filters or fewer, are happy with a vertical sidebar of checkboxes, blocks and a price range, and do not need to tune site search.
Faceted search comparison
BigCommerce faceted search vs FreshClick Product Filter
BigCommerce's built-in product filtering needs the Pro plan and stops at 12 filters. Search & Product Filter works on any plan with unlimited filters and seven display types.
Which to choose
Built-in filtering or Search & Product Filter?
Search & Product Filter fits when
You are on any plan and need more filters, sliders, swatches, brand logos or a horizontal layout, or your catalogue has messy values that Value Replacer can clean up.
Search matters too when
Shoppers search with words your products do not use. Synonyms, ignore words, redirects and "did you mean?" are in Search & Product Filter and not in BigCommerce's built-in search.
Measure before you decide
Filter and search analytics show which filters shoppers use and which searches find nothing, so you can see what the change does for your store.
Comparison
FreshClick vs BigCommerce's built-in product filtering
Compare the comprehensive features and capabilities of FreshClick Search & Product Filter against BigCommerce's built-in filters.
Compared in November 2026
| Features | FreshClick Filter | BigCommerce Filter |
|---|---|---|
| BigCommerce package | Any package | Pro package minimum |
| Number of filters | Unlimited | 12 |
| Out-of-the-box filters | 20 | 6 |
| Display types | 7: lists, sliders, histograms, swatches, blocks, logos, and price range | 3: checkboxes, blocks, and price range |
| Custom filter development | ||
| Filter layouts | Horizontal, vertical, and button | Vertical only |
| Recent searches | ||
| Search redirects | ||
| Search synonyms | ||
| Search ignore words | ||
| Search did you mean? | ||
| Filter Builder | ||
| Brand logos | ||
| Value Replacer | ||
| Filter Refine Bars | ||
| Image Changing | ||
| Product Option Merge | ||
| Filter Analytics | ||
| Search Analytics | ||
| Filter from CSV | ||
| Custom Sort Order | ||
| Hide zero values during filtering | ||
| Scroll to the top of products on click | ||
| Internal filter reference |
Ready to upgrade your BigCommerce store's filtering capabilities?
Get started with FreshClickGetting started
Moving to Search & Product Filter
- Install Search & Product Filter from the BigCommerce App Marketplace and start the ten-day trial.
- Choose your filters from data already on your products: variants, custom fields and metafields.
- Pick a layout and display type for each filter, and add synonyms and redirects for search.
- Check the result on your storefront, following the Search & Product Filter guide for your theme.
FAQ
Common questions
Does BigCommerce have faceted search built in?
Yes, on the Pro plan and above. It allows up to 12 filters, with 6 available out of the box and 3 display types: checkboxes, blocks and a price range.
Do I need BigCommerce Pro to use Search & Product Filter?
No. Search & Product Filter works on every BigCommerce plan.
How many filters can I add?
As many as you need. Search & Product Filter has no filter limit and comes with 20 filters out of the box.
Does it improve site search as well as filtering?
Yes. It adds search synonyms, ignore words, redirects, "did you mean?" suggestions, recent searches and search analytics, none of which BigCommerce's built-in search offers.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Search & Product Filter has a ten-day free trial.
Pricing
Search & Product Filter pricing
Service packages are dynamically adjusted based on the store product count so merchants are only charged for the tier that matches the current inventory.
Prices in GBP and USD.
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Starter
Up to 1,000 products
£24$29
per month
£21.12$25.52
per month, billed yearly
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Growth
1,001–5,000 products
£64$79
per month
£56.32$69.52
per month, billed yearly
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Pro
5,001–25,000 products
£119$149
per month
£104.72$131.12
per month, billed yearly
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Premier
25,001–50,000 products
£159$199
per month
£139.92$175.12
per month, billed yearly
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Scale
50,001+ products
£239$299
per month
£210.32$263.12
per month, billed yearly
Prices are per month, shown in GBP and USD.
Subscription length options: 1 month with 0% discount, 6 months with 5% discount, 12 months with 12% discount, and 24 months with 25% discount.
Automatic upgrades or downgrades are applied as inventory changes.
Try Search & Product Filter on your store.
Advanced BigCommerce search, faceted filtering, dynamic merchandising controls, analytics, and add-ons for stores with complex catalogues.