Which Magento 2 Layered Navigation Extension Is Best?
Prices and features verified: October 2026
How you want shoppers to filter is the real decision
Native Magento 2 layered navigation reloads the whole page and stops at basic attribute filters. Four extensions go further, each in a different direction. Here's which one fits which kind of store.
Full AJAX filtering with infinite scroll, attribute linking, grouped options and a brand suite, plus canonical and robots control over filtered URLs, in one extension for $199 with nothing gated to a top tier.
The deepest Shop-by-Brand suite, a drag-and-drop brand merchandiser and the biggest install base, if you're willing to pay for the $579 Premium tier.
Clean core filtering with many display and reload modes and a bulk filter grid, plus first-class integration with Shop by Brand, ElasticSuite and a Hyvä add-on.
The cheapest entry at $149, with a clear Standard-to-Ultimate path that adds infinite scroll and Shop by Brand as your store grows.
Side by side, on what changes the decision
All four go far beyond native Magento layered navigation and overlap on the basics: AJAX filtering, multi-select with AND/OR logic, price and From-To sliders, "New / On Sale / In Stock / Rating" filters, and SEO-friendly filter URLs. The table below lists only what changes the pick.
| Mirasvit Layered Navigation |
Amasty Improved Layered Navigation |
Aheadworks Layered Navigation |
Mageplaza Layered Navigation |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $159 / $419 / $579 Basic / Improved / Premium |
$271 a year | $149 / $249 / $399 Standard / Professional / Ultimate |
| AJAX infinite scroll / "Load More" | Yes included |
Yes, in the Premium edition Premium ($579) |
No AJAX + manual reload only |
Yes, in the Ultimate edition Ultimate ($399) |
| Built-in brand pages (no separate module) | Yes |
Yes, from the Improved edition Improved ($419) |
No needs Shop by Brand add-on |
Yes, in the Ultimate edition Ultimate |
| Best for | Stores that want the full filtering, brand and SEO toolkit in one extension | Large, brand-heavy catalogs that need deep merchandising | Stores already in the Aheadworks / ElasticSuite / Hyvä stack | Budget stores that want a low entry price and a clear upgrade path |
A note on pricing: all four charge a fixed price that includes a period of updates and support, plus a renewal to keep receiving them. Only the numbers and tiering differ. Amasty is a three-product ladder ($159 basic Layered Navigation, $419 Improved with Shop by Brand, $579 Premium for infinite scroll and the brand merchandiser). Mageplaza is tiered ($149 Standard, $249 Professional, $399 Ultimate). Aheadworks is $271 a year, or a one-time 5-year license. Mirasvit bundles every feature in one extension: $199 on Open Source ($489 Adobe Commerce, $779 Cloud), renewing at $120 a year.
Comparison based on publicly available information from each vendor's product pages and documentation, verified in October 2026. Vendor features and pricing change, so check each vendor's own site before buying.
Where each one earns its place
Mirasvit Layered Navigation: the all-in-one choice
The full filtering, brand and SEO toolkit in a single $199 extension, with nothing held back for a higher tier.
Strengths
- AJAX infinite scroll and a "Load More" button, included rather than gated to a top tier
- Attribute linking: every product-page attribute becomes a clickable filter link
- Grouped attribute options and an alphabetical A-Z index for long filter lists
- Brand suite: all-brands page, animated slider, and per-store-view brand content
- SEO control over filtered pages: canonical URLs and robots-meta rules to stop duplicate filtered URLs
- Sticky filter sidebar
- One extension covers everything: Hyvä, Mage-OS, GraphQL and WCAG ready
Limits
- No drag-and-drop brand-product merchandiser
- No subcategory image slider
Amasty Improved Layered Navigation: the brand-and-merchandising choice
The deepest brand and SEO toolset, on the biggest install base. Tiered: $159 basic, $419 Improved, $579 Premium.
Strengths
- Full Shop-by-Brand suite: brand pages, slider, "More from this brand", clickable brand title, AI brand content
- Drag-and-drop brand-product merchandiser (Premium)
- Subcategory image slider
- Strong SEO controls: flexible canonical URL modes and robots-tag control
- The most-installed Magento extension tracked by Store Leads (September 2026)
Limits
- Shop by Brand needs the $419 Improved tier
- Infinite scroll and the brand merchandiser need the $579 Premium tier
Aheadworks Layered Navigation: the lightweight, integrated choice
Clean core filtering that slots into an existing stack. $271 a year, or a one-time 5-year license.
Strengths
- Many filter display modes (checkboxes, swatches, buttons, text) and single or multi-select
- Two reload modes (AJAX refresh or a manual popover) and a bulk filter-management grid
- Per-session filter memory and category-level filter visibility
- First-class integrations: Shop by Brand, Product Labels, ElasticSuite, and a Hyvä add-on
Limits
- No infinite scroll (AJAX and manual page reload only)
- Brand pages require the separate Shop by Brand module
Mageplaza Layered Navigation: the budget, tiered choice
The lowest entry price, with a clear upgrade path. Tiered: $149 Standard, $249 Professional, $399 Ultimate.
Strengths
- Cheapest starting price of the four
- Quick-lookup search inside filters and scroll-to-top (Professional)
- Ultimate bundles infinite scroll plus Shop by Brand, Product Finder and Search
- Clean AJAX filtering with product counts and highlighted active options
Limits
- Infinite scroll and Shop by Brand only in the $399 Ultimate tier
- The starting tier is lighter on advanced SEO and grouping features
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Frequently asked questions
Which Magento 2 layered navigation extension is best?
It depends on how much you want in one purchase. Mirasvit Layered Navigation includes AJAX filtering with infinite scroll, attribute linking, grouped options, a brand suite, a sticky sidebar, and canonical and robots control over filtered URLs, all in one extension for $199. Choose Amasty for large, brand-heavy catalogs that need deep merchandising (Shop by Brand from $419, the merchandiser at $579), Aheadworks if you're already in the Aheadworks or ElasticSuite ecosystem, or Mageplaza if you want the cheapest entry at $149.
Which Magento 2 layered navigation extension is cheapest?
Mageplaza has the lowest entry at $149 (Standard), though infinite scroll and Shop by Brand only arrive in its $399 Ultimate tier. Amasty's basic Layered Navigation is $159, with Shop by Brand in Improved ($419) and infinite scroll in Premium ($579). Mirasvit is $199 with every feature in one extension, and Aheadworks is $271 a year.
Which ones have AJAX infinite scroll?
Mirasvit includes AJAX infinite scroll and a "Load More" button in its base price. Amasty adds it in the $579 Premium tier and Mageplaza in the $399 Ultimate tier. Aheadworks uses AJAX filtering and a manual page-reload mode, but doesn't offer infinite scroll.
Do these keep filtered pages from hurting SEO?
Filtered category pages can create thousands of near-duplicate URLs, so canonical and robots-meta control matters. Mirasvit and Amasty let you set canonical URLs and robots rules for filtered pages and generate SEO-friendly filter URLs. If controlling how filtered pages are indexed is central to your store, check each option's tier and documentation before buying.
How does pricing and renewal work for these extensions?
All four charge a fixed price that includes a period of updates and support, then a renewal to keep receiving them; Aheadworks also sells a one-time 5-year license. Prices for each tier are in the table and the pricing note above. Mirasvit renews at $120 a year. Adobe Commerce and Cloud editions can add a surcharge.
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