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Fondue

The Fondue alternative with a full loyalty program

Fondue is a cashback-promotions tool. Rivo is the full loyalty suite: points, referrals, VIP, and memberships, with ledger-backed store credit and cashback included. If you want a complete program, here is how they compare.
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The fastest growing DTC brands run on Rivo

Why are hundreds of brands switching from 
Fondue
 to Rivo?

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Unified platform
All the features, one platform.
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Better pricing
Loyalty software shouldn’t cost so much. Switch to Rivo and save.
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Modern technology
Rivo uses API’s that are built for 2026 and beyond.
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Constant innovation
We’re constantly improving our product with weekly updates.
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compare rivo

Compare 
Fondue
 to Rivo?

The best platform on Shopify for loyalty & referrals, bar none.
Platform comparison
Fondue
Starting price
$15 / month
$159/mo (no free plan)
Extra fees
Plan price only
Usage-based external charges + 2.9% card surcharge
App Store rating
4.8 / 1,349 reviews
4.8 / 37 reviews
Product scope
Loyalty, referrals, VIP, memberships, cashback, customer accounts
Cashback promotions only (not a loyalty program)
Migration
Free white-glove for larger brands
Not specified
Starting price:
$15 / month
Extra fees
Plan price only
App Store rating:
4.8 / 1,349 reviews
Product scope:
Loyalty, referrals, VIP, memberships, cashback, customer accounts
Migration:
Free white-glove for larger brands
Starting price:
$159/mo (no free plan)
Extra fees
Usage-based external charges + 2.9% card surcharge
App Store rating:
4.8 / 37 reviews
Product scope:
Cashback promotions only (not a loyalty program)
Migration:
Not specified
Details reflect Fondue's public information as of June 2026.
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why rivo

Why should you go with Rivo? It’s how you build retention.

The best platform on Shopify for loyalty & referrals, bar none.
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2026 your tech stack
Say goodbye to legacy API's. Our modern approach to loyalty & referrals builds retention. Our technology and developer toolkit are built for 2026.
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Best-in-class > all-in-one
Rivo’s core focus is and always will be loyalty and retention. And that means we can go really deep on these products without compromising on features.
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Integrated with the best
You won’t find any walled gardens here. We’re partnered and integrated with the best apps in the ecosystem. Rivo is deeply integrated across your entire tech stack.
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Weekly product updates
We ship out features and updates every single week. We’re constantly iterating, improving and building our product to a world class level.
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All the features, fair monthly pricing
Rivo is a bootstrapped business with no outside VC investment. That means we’re lean, effective and can make pricing and product decisions that make sense for you, not investors.
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9,000+ brands on Shopify use Rivo
Rivo runs loyalty and referral programs for brands like Hexclad, Kitsch, Dr Squatch, Thrive Causemetics, Pier 1, Aloha, Hismile, Unique Vintage and over 9,000 more.
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Key differentiators

Reasons to choose Rivo

The Fondue alternative with a full loyalty program

The short version

Rivo is the full loyalty platform. Fondue is a single-purpose cashback tool. It does not run a points program, VIP tiers, referrals, or memberships, and it starts at $159 a month with no free plan. Rivo gives you points loyalty, referrals, VIP tiers, and memberships, with ledger-backed store credit and cashback included, starting at $15 a month.

A loyalty program, not just cashback

Fondue replaces discount codes with post-purchase cashback. That is one tactic. A complete loyalty program is more: points for engagement, VIP tiers that reward your best customers, referrals that bring new ones, and memberships. Rivo includes all of it, plus ledger-backed store credit and cashback, so you are not running loyalty out of a cashback tool.

Transparent pricing from $15 a month

Fondue is a single plan at $159 a month with no free option. Rivo has a free plan and paid plans from $15 a month, month-to-month, so you can start small and scale as you grow.

A public track record

Rivo powers loyalty for 9,000+ Shopify stores and holds 4.8 stars across 1,349 reviews on the Shopify App Store. far deeper public proof than a single-purpose cashback app.

The full retention suite

Points, referrals, VIP tiers, memberships, cashback, and customer accounts in one app, built only for Shopify, with new features every week.

Why brands pick Rivo

You want a complete loyalty program: points, referrals, VIP, memberships, and cashback, not just post-purchase cashback. And you want transparent pricing you can start on today.

Switching is free and takes 1 to 3 weeks

Larger brands with 5,000+ orders a month get a free white-glove migration. We import your balances and customers, design your new program, and switch over with zero downtime.

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Join hundreds of brands who have already made the switch
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55x
return on investment*
3.1x
Repeat purchase rate
+4%
Rivo driven revenue
9000+
Brands run on Rivo
WHY RIVO?

Moving to Rivo pays itself off

Based on weighted medians amongst target case studies*

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Why Rivo?

The full retention suite, Shopify-native, from $15 a month

Points loyalty, referrals, VIP tiers, memberships, and cashback in one app. Month-to-month on every plan, starting at $15, with free white-glove migration.
Why Rivo?

The full retention suite, Shopify-native, from $15 a month

Points loyalty, referrals, VIP tiers, memberships, and cashback in one app. Month-to-month on every plan, starting at $15, with free white-glove migration.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ

Does Rivo do cashback like Fondue?

Yes. Rivo includes ledger-backed cashback and store credit, as part of a full loyalty program with points, VIP tiers, referrals, and memberships.

What does Rivo do that Fondue doesn't?

Points loyalty, VIP tiers, referrals, and memberships. a complete loyalty program, not just post-purchase cashback.

How much does Fondue cost?

Fondue is a single plan at $159 a month with no free option. Rivo has a free plan and paid plans from $15 a month, month-to-month.

How hard is switching?

It is free for larger brands and usually takes one to three weeks. We import your balances and customers, design your new program, and switch over with zero downtime.

Is Rivo proven?

Rivo powers loyalty for 9,000+ Shopify stores, holds 4.8 stars across 1,349 reviews on the Shopify App Store, is SOC 2 Type II certified, and ships new features every week.

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Fully customizable, modern loyalty & referrals built for Shopify

Your loyalty & referrals program should be integrated into the customer journey. With Rivo it is.
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Pricing
We keep it simple with straightforward monthly pricing, no hidden fees, no surprises.
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50+ Integrations
Connect Rivo with +50 integrations like Klaviyo, Postscript, Gorgias and Skio.
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API Developer Toolkit
Ship custom loyalty experiences using great developer tools.
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