The best alternative to Algolia for e-commerce

Clerk.io offers instant results with predictive AI, 24 recommendation strategies, and powerful audience insights for superior targeting and personalization compared to Algolia.

Trusted by 2.5k+ e-commerce leaders

"Once we implemented the functions it has worked from day one, strengthening our branding and market reach to see growth rates ranging from 70% to 100% year on year."

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Jimmy Håkansson,
CEO, Gallerix

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Feature comparison

Compare Clerk.io vs Algolia

Compare Clerk.io’s platform with Algolia to see why we’re the better solution for your e-commerce business.

Predictive AI models

Built on advanced predictive AI for smarter insights, not just simple statistical methods.

Personalised models

Tailor recommendations to individual shopper behavior for a unique experience.

No cold-start issues

AI delivers accurate results immediately, without waiting for extensive data to learn.

Number of recommendation logics

Access a wide range of strategies to create the ideal customer journey.

24
2
Manually customize results

Adjust and optimize specific recommendations for individual products as needed.

Merchandising

Merchandise products through search, recommendations, and email marketing campaigns.

Advanced analytics

Gain detailed insights into the revenue impact of each recommendation.

Facets & filters

Use dynamic facets and get custom filters to refine search results easily.

Design editor

Customize your search experience with your own design or use a user-friendly design editor.

Requires coding skills
API

Access all features via API for full control and integration flexibility.

Recommendation Logics
Best Sellers

Displays the most popular products in your store.

Hot Products

Highlights items that have had a recent increase in sales.

Newest Products

Shows items that were most recently added to your store.

Best Sellers In Category

Displays the most popular products within a specific category.

Hot Product In Category

Highlights products that have recently seen an increase in sales within a specific category.

Newest Products In Category

Displays the latest products added to a specific category.

Best Alternative Products

Shows the closest similar items to the product being viewed, sorted by popularity.

Best Cross-Sell Products

Displays items most likely to be bought with the product being viewed.

Most Sold With

Identifies products that have been frequently purchased alongside any given product or set of products.

Recommendations Based On Keywords

Displays products that match a specific keyword or phrase, sorted by their sales performance.

Specific Products

Displays exactly the products specified.

Visitor Recommendations

Shows products that a visitor is most likely to buy based on their recent browsing.

Visitor Alternatives

Displays similar products that are likely to be bought by a visitor, based on their recent browsing history.

Visitor Click History

Shows the exact products a visitor has clicked on.

Recommendations Based On Orders

Displays products a customer is most likely to buy, based on their past purchases.

Similar To Order History

Displays similar items that a customer is most likely to buy, based on their past purchases.

Customer Order History

Displays the exact products a customer has bought.

What Customers Look At Right Now

Shows the most recently clicked products by any visitor on the website.

Recently Purchased Products

Displays items most recently bought by any customer on the website.

Best Page Alternatives

Suggests similar pages to the one currently viewed.

Pages Related To A Product

Finds the best matching pages for the product being viewed.

Pages Related To A Category

Finds the best matching pages for the category being viewed.

Products Related To A Page

Shows the best-matching products for the page being viewed, sorted by popularity.

Categories Related To A Page

Finds the best-matching categories for the page being viewed, sorted by the popularity.

Conversational AI

Chat using natural language, avoiding rigid flowcharts for a smoother experience.

Multi-language support

Communicate in over 50 languages, covering 97% of the world’s population.

Check order status in real-time

Provide instant updates on order and shipping status directly in chat.

Visual product discovery

Display product sliders alongside chat replies to enhance product browsing.

Search products

Help customers quickly find the products they want through chat.

Suggest alternative products

Offer relevant product alternatives to increase conversion opportunities.

Suggest accessories

Recommend complementary items for effective cross-selling.

Filter products

Narrow down product options, e.g., by price range or size, to match customer needs.

Context aware

Understands the customer’s current page to provide detailed, relevant answers.

Design customization

Tailor the appearance of both the chat widget and product sliders to fit your branding.

Easy integration

Integrates with any email-based support platform for hassle-free setup.

Advanced analytics

Monitor performance with detailed analytics and access complete chat logs.

Customer Data Platform (CDP)

One platform to collect and analyze customer data for better marketing and sales.

Predictive Purchase Intent

Predicts customers’ future purchases based purchase history using predictive AI.

Historic Purchases

Data on past purchases or interests used for personalization and campaigns using predictive AI.

Customer Loyalty

Measures customers’ likelihood of returning.

Customer Lifecycle

Analyzes the customer journey from first interaction to retention.

Price Sensitivity

Segments customers based on sensitivity to price.

Order Count

The number of orders per customer, used for segmentation and insights.

Avg. Order Value

Average order value, used to optimize sales.

Made Order on Date

Segmentation by purchases on specific dates.

Made Order Before Date

Identifies customers who purchased before a specific date.

Made Order After Date

Focus on customers who purchased after a specific date.

Automatic Sync

Automatic data sync across platforms.

Customer Base Analytics

Overview of customer base with insights into segments.

Analytics for Each Segment

Data for each customer segments to optimize strategies.

Predictive AI models

Built on advanced predictive AI based on customer purchase for smarter insights, not just simple statistical methods.

Personalised models

Deliver tailored recommendations based on individual shopper preferences and actions.

No cold-start issues

Generate accurate recommendations instantly without needing large datasets for training.

Number of recommendation logics

Access a wide range of strategies to create the ideal customer journey.

24
2
Merchandising

Merchandise products through search, recommendations, and email marketing campaigns.

Design editor

Customize your Email campaign with your own design or use our design editor

API

Access all features via API for full control and integration flexibility.

Email Product Logics
Best Sellers

Displays the most popular products in your store.

Hot Products

Highlights items that have had a recent increase in sales.

Newest Products

Shows items that were most recently added to your store.

Best Sellers In Category

Displays the most popular products within a specific category.

Hot Product In Category

Highlights products that have recently seen an increase in sales within a specific category.

Newest Products In Category

Displays the latest products added to a specific category.

Best Alternative Products

Shows the closest similar items to the product being viewed, sorted by popularity.

Best Cross-Sell Products

Displays items most likely to be bought with the product being viewed.

Most Sold With

Identifies products that have been frequently purchased alongside any given product or set of products.

Recommendations Based On Keywords

Displays products that match a specific keyword or phrase, sorted by their sales performance.

Specific Products

Displays exactly the products specified.

Visitor Recommendations

Shows products that a visitor is most likely to buy based on their recent browsing.

Visitor Alternatives

Displays similar products that are likely to be bought by a visitor, based on their recent browsing history.

Visitor Click History

Shows the exact products a visitor has clicked on.

Recommendations Based On Orders

Displays products a customer is most likely to buy, based on their past purchases.

Similar To Order History

Displays similar items that a customer is most likely to buy, based on their past purchases.

Customer Order History

Displays the exact products a customer has bought.

What Customers Look At Right Now

Shows the most recently clicked products by any visitor on the website.

Recently Purchased Products

Displays items most recently bought by any customer on the website.

Best Page Alternatives

Suggests similar pages to the one currently viewed.

Pages Related To A Product

Finds the best matching pages for the product being viewed.

Pages Related To A Category

Finds the best matching pages for the category being viewed.

Products Related To A Page

Shows the best-matching products for the page being viewed, sorted by popularity.

Categories Related To A Page

Finds the best-matching categories for the page being viewed, sorted by the popularity.

TESTIMONIALS

Don't just take our word

We've spoken enough about ourselves, so here is a little of what our customers have to say about us.

Clerk has transformed our online experience. The advanced search and personalized recommendations have not only increased our sales but also enriched the overall customer journey.

Massimo Lasorsa
E-commerce Manager, Dudubags

Once we implemented the functions it has worked from day one, strengthening our branding and market reach to see growth rates ranging from 70% to 100% year on year.

Jimmy Håkansson
CEO, Gallerix

The biggest profit booster is the higher conversion rate. Ultimately, that's what it's all about.

Fabian Matthee
Project Manager, Soccerfanshop

The benefits since implementing Clerk have been numerous. It saves manual time through automation and everything is much more dynamic now.

Anders Jonsson
E-Commerce Manager, Eva Solo

Not like the rest

Our solution is comprehensive
and future-proof

One unified platform

Clerk's real power shines when Search, Recommendations, Audience, and Email are combined, providing you with a single and cohesive platform to facilitate crucial e-commerce functionalities.

Completely cookieless

We prioritize user privacy, making the Clerk platform entirely cookieless and free from storing customer data. This ensures GDPR compliance and helps build trust with your customers.

Works out-of-the-box

Clerk works instantly with no learning period. You’ll see immediate results as it leverages prior buyer history and advanced AI algorithms to optimize your webstore.

“Clerk has transformed our online experience. The advanced search and personalized recommendations have not only increased our sales but also enriched the overall customer journey”

Photo of a man smiling looking at the camera.

Massimo Lasorsa
E-commerce Manager, Dudubags

More than just a tool

The results speak for themselves

35.4

%

Increase in order value

1.23

Extra products

11.7

%

More subscribers

9.3

x

More likely to convert

Real averages across all e-commerce stores using Clerk vs. those who didn’t within the same quarter.

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