Cheaper alternatives to Smile.io

Smile.io (Free plan · from ~$49/mo) is the loyalty & rewards app most Shopify stores hear about first. These two do the core job for less.

BON Loyalty (Best Match)

Cheaper alternative to Smile with the same points/VIP toolkit

Cheaper match for Smile.io

Price: Free plan · from ~$29/mo · Rating 5.0/5 from 3,000+ reviews

  • Points, referrals, VIP tiers — like Smile
  • B2B/wholesale tier support
  • Customizable loyalty page and widget
  • POS integration included

Best for: Stores that want Smile-class features at nearly half the price.

View BON Loyalty on the Shopify App Store

Rivo (Cheapest)

Modern loyalty on a startup budget

Price: Free plan · from ~$15/mo · Rating 4.8/5 from 1,500+ reviews

  • Points, referrals & VIP tiers
  • Shopify-native checkout extensions
  • Frequent free-plan feature updates
  • Simple, clean admin UI

Best for: New stores launching their first loyalty program cheaply.

View Rivo on the Shopify App Store

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