ThunderBar vs SearchX
Both are Greek smart-search solutions for online stores. Here is an honest look at where they differ, so you can choose what fits your store.
SearchX information comes from its public website (searchxengine.ai home, pricing and documentation pages), checked on 26 September 2026. If anything has changed, let us know and we will update it.
At a glance
| ThunderBar | SearchX | |
|---|---|---|
| Search-as-you-type, typos, synonyms, filters | ✓ | ✓ |
| Greeklish and wrong keyboard layout | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI semantic search | ✓ built in, no extra cost | ✓ optional (Beta), with your own OpenAI key |
| Understands phrases ("for my wife under €80") | ✓ with "Understood:" chips | not mentioned |
| Image search, "See similar" | ✓ | not mentioned |
| Revenue per search (cancellations excluded) | ✓ | conversions per search |
| Per-visitor personalisation | ✓ | not mentioned |
| Scheduled rules (pin, hide, boost) | ✓ | ✓ ranking rules, product showcase |
| Add to cart / wishlist from results | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI assistants (MCP server) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple users with roles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preview on your live site before going live | ✓ | not mentioned |
| Installation on your own server | ✓ (Custom) | not mentioned |
| Platforms | OpenCart (module) · any other platform via feed (Skroutz, Google, Facebook) + JavaScript snippet | OpenCart, WooCommerce, Shopify, Next.js, React, HTML (JavaScript snippet + XML feed) |
Pricing
| Products | ThunderBar (billed yearly, /month) | SearchX (/month) |
|---|---|---|
| up to 5,000 | €35 (Starter) | €49 (Core) |
| up to 20,000 | €65 (Growth) | €49 (Core) |
| up to 50,000 | €129 (Pro) | €99 (Growth) |
| up to 100,000 | €199 (Enterprise) | €199 (Scale) |
| over 100,000 | custom quote | custom quote |
SearchX prices by catalogue size with all features on every plan. With ThunderBar, higher plans add features such as image search, revenue tracking, AI phrase understanding and personalisation.
Which one should you choose?
- If you need ready-made React or Next.js integrations, SearchX has documented guides. ThunderBar covers any platform with a feed and a snippet.
- If you only need basic smart search for 5,000–20,000 products, SearchX Core is cheaper.
- If you sell jewellery, fashion, shoes or decor, ThunderBar's image search and "See similar" make a difference.
- If you want to know how much money search brings in, ThunderBar shows revenue per search term and excludes cancelled orders automatically.
- If you want AI without setting up your own key, it is built into ThunderBar.
- If you want to try it on your live site before customers see it, ThunderBar has a preview mode.