Best LoyaltyLion alternative to turn one-time buyers into loyal customers

Growave goes beyond points with a complete loyalty solution for Shopify Plus. With flexible features and better pricing than LoyaltyLion, it’s easier to retain customers and grow your brand.

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Why growing businesses choose Growave over LoyaltyLion for customer loyalty

“With my site's design, we wanted the cleanest possible mobile look. This left me with LoyaltyLion or Growave as options for a loyalty points app that can be embedded in its own page or menu. I reached out to the team, and they promptly made all required changes the same day. For a fraction of the price of other major loyalty apps, you get rewards, reviews, and wishlist features all in one. The quality of the app and the team are unbeatable. Highly recommended, and I’ll be a customer for life as our store grows. Thanks so much, Growave!”
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Robert Lodge
Co-founder & COO
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Features comparison

Feature
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Shopify App Store Rating
4.8
4.7
Loyalty & Rewards
Referral Program
VIP Tiers
Requires Advanced plan
Points Program
Product Reviews
Not available
Wishlists
Not available
Instagram & UGC
Not available
Checkout extensions
🔥
Advanced options for loyalty and reviews
Basic functionality
Account extensions
🔥
Enhanced loyalty and reviews on order pages
Shopify POS Integration
Best-in-class with Loyalty QR features
Limited functionality
Multi-Language Support
Native translations + manual option
No built-in multi-language support
Top-Tier Pricing
Capped at $999/month, no hidden fees
No transparency, exceeds $999
Advanced Klaviyo integration
Requires Plus Plan
Subscription apps integration
Requires Advanced plan
Support
Email, chat, phone
Email and chat only

Reasons to choose Growave over LoyaltyLion

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Best-in-Class Shopify POS Integration

Unlock effortless in-store loyalty with Growave’s best-in-class Shopify POS integration. Instantly assign and redeem points or discounts at checkout, all fully synced with your online store. No manual work, no clunky processes, just a smooth and unified experience.
With our Loyalty QR feature, sign-ups are frictionless. Customers simply scan a QR code, join your loyalty program in seconds, and redeem rewards right at the register. It’s loyalty made easy for you and your customers.
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Multi-Language

LoyaltyLion offers limited multi-language support, which can be frustrating for stores selling internationally. Even if you translate the program, it won’t fully support a multilingual storefront. Growave makes it easy with built-in translations for both the storefront and admin, and you can request additional languages anytime.
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Better checkout and account extensions

LoyaltyLion offers only basic checkout and account extensions. Growave takes it further by showing social proof at checkout and keeping customers engaged with account and order page features like points balance, rewards, VIP tiers, and referral links. You can also request reviews from the order page and display earned points from past orders, powerful retention tools LoyaltyLion doesn’t offer.
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Flexibility

Growave is a highly flexible retention platform, allowing you to customize nearly every aspect of your loyalty program.
Our team of developers and designers is ready to help you create a truly unique experience tailored to your brand’s needs. Unlike others, we offer custom loyalty page design and implementation starting from our mid-tier plan, giving you more control without extra hassle.
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Trusted by Industry Leaders

We work with fast-growing and globally recognized brands such as Lego, Sony, Xiaomi, Toys "R" Us, Stanley, Dermalogica, and more.
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Powerful and Modern API

Growave offers a best-in-class API with no legacy limitations, built for seamless integration and scalability. Our developer toolkit includes webhooks, Shopify Flow, REST API, front-end JavaScript SDK, and metafields, all backed by comprehensive documentation for smooth implementation.

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“I’ve installed well over 100 apps while testing and tweaking over the past month and I’ve battled royally with many customer service agents, some good, some woeful. But Growave has by far offered the best support I’ve experienced in all my time on Shopify. And the app itself? Holy smokes. There’s so much packed in that I actually cancelled four other standalone apps, cutting my costs by 75%. The loyalty app is better than Smile, Marsello, or LoyaltyLion and with all the added features it’s a heck of a lot more affordable too.”
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Steve Wishart
Director
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Why it is better to collab with us

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Fair pricing

We offer transparent and competitive pricing, giving you access to powerful features at a fraction of the cost of LoyaltyLion. No hidden fees, just real value.
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Agile development

We can bring your eCommerce ideas and customizations to life quickly and efficiently.
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Business-Driven Features

We shape our roadmap around your requests, ensuring Growave evolves to meet your business needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I upgrade to Growave?

Install Growave from the Shopify App Store, select your plan, and contact support if you need help migrating from LoyaltyLion.

I am on contract with LoyaltyLion, can I still switch?

Yes. Growave offers a contract buyout, letting you use our platform for free until your LoyaltyLion agreement ends.

Does Growave support multi-language storefronts?

Yes, Growave provides built-in translations for both storefront and admin, with the option to add new languages upon request. LoyaltyLion has limited multi-language support.

Can I customize the loyalty experience with Growave?

Yes. You can fully customize your loyalty page, points rules, emails, and customer-facing widgets to match your brand.

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