BON Loyalty vs Rivo
Two Shopify loyalty & rewards apps compared.
Verdict
BON Loyalty is the cheaper match and Rivo is the budget pick. If price is the only question, Rivo. If you want the fuller feature set without the leader's bill, BON Loyalty.
BON Loyalty (Best Match)
Cheaper alternative to Smile with the same points/VIP toolkit
Free plan · from ~$29/mo
BON does the Smile.io toolkit at nearly half the price: points, referrals, VIP tiers, a customisable loyalty page and POS. It adds B2B and wholesale tiers that Smile lacks. The panel is slightly less refined; most shoppers will not notice.
Pros
- Smile-class features for less
- B2B and wholesale tier support
- Customisable loyalty page
- POS included
Cons
- Fewer third-party integrations
- Panel design is a step behind Smile's
- Smaller company, smaller track record
Skip it if: Your stack depends on a specific Smile integration. Check the integration list first.
Rivo (Cheapest)
Modern loyalty on a startup budget
Free plan · from ~$15/mo
Rivo is the cheapest serious loyalty app and the most Shopify-native: checkout extensions, frequent free-plan updates, a clean admin. Points, referrals and VIP tiers are all there. It is the right first loyalty program.
Pros
- Cheapest paid tier of the three
- Shopify checkout extensions
- Frequent updates on the free plan
- Clean, simple admin
Cons
- Fewer enterprise features
- Design options are more limited
Skip it if: You run a multi-location retail operation on POS. The leaders handle that better.
Spec sheet
| BON Loyalty | Rivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Our pick | Best Match | Cheapest |
| Price | Free plan · from ~$29/mo | Free plan · from ~$15/mo |
| Rating | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Best for | Stores that want Smile-class features at nearly half the price. | New stores launching their first loyalty program cheaply. |
Frequently asked
Is Rivo cheaper than BON Loyalty?
BON Loyalty: Free plan · from ~$29/mo. Rivo: Free plan · from ~$15/mo.
BON Loyalty or Rivo: which should most stores choose?
BON Loyalty is the cheaper match and Rivo is the budget pick. If price is the only question, Rivo. If you want the fuller feature set without the leader's bill, BON Loyalty.
Does Rivo have a free plan?
Yes. Free plan · from ~$15/mo.