Elektilo vs YITH Ajax Search
How Elektilo compares to the most popular WooCommerce AJAX search solutions.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Elektilo | YITH Ajax Search |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes (full AJAX search engine) | Yes (basic search bar) |
| Instant live search results with thumbnails and prices | Yes (fast server-side lookup) | Yes |
| Search by SKU, title, category and tags | Yes (all standard fields included) | Title only in free, rest Pro |
| Keyboard navigation (arrows + Enter) | Yes (accessible by default) | PRO only |
| Advanced fuzzy search and custom search weights | Yes (PRO edition) | PRO only ($79.99/yr) |
| No layout shifts and lightweight asset footprint | Yes (zero jQuery dependency) | Heavier asset footprint |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | from $79.99/yr |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Elektilo?
Transparent pricing
Full core features are free and open source. Paid licenses come with honest renewal rates and no hidden vendor lock-in.
Performance and CWV focus
Built without heavy external JavaScript libraries or layout shifts. Designed to keep mobile PageSpeed scores high.
Modern WooCommerce ready
Tested with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS), Cart and Checkout Blocks, and the latest PHP versions.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Elektilo compare to FiboSearch and YITH Ajax Search?
Elektilo delivers blazing-fast live AJAX product search with SKU, category matching, and keyboard accessibility for free, with advanced fuzzy search and analytics in PRO from €29/yr. FiboSearch is a widely used search plugin with Pro starting at $49/yr, while YITH Ajax Search limits SKU and category searching to its premium version for $79.99/yr. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Elektilo a direct alternative to YITH Ajax Search?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Elektilo focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Elektilo?
On a wide catalogue a shopper often cannot name the right product, and a row of filters does not fix that, because filters assume they already know what they are looking for. Elektilo asks a few plain questions and ends on one recommendation: an image, a price and a button to the product page.