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The Rise.ai alternative with a real points program

Rise.ai runs on store credit and gift cards, with no points program. Rivo gives you a full points loyalty program plus ledger-backed store credit and cashback, in one Shopify-native app. Here is how they compare.
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The fastest growing DTC brands run on Rivo

Why are hundreds of brands switching from 
Rise.ai
 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 
Rise.ai
 to Rivo?

The best platform on Shopify for loyalty & referrals, bar none.
Platform comparison
Rise.ai
Starting price
$15 / month
From $16.99/mo, no free plan
Points loyalty program
Yes
No
App Store rating
4.8 / 1,349 reviews
4.8 / 739 reviews
Product scope
Loyalty, referrals, VIP, memberships, cashback, customer accounts
Store credit & gift cards (no points program)
Migration
Free white-glove for larger brands
Not specified
Starting price:
$15 / month
Points loyalty program
Yes
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:
From $16.99/mo, no free plan
Points loyalty program
No
App Store rating:
4.8 / 739 reviews
Product scope:
Store credit & gift cards (no points program)
Migration:
Not specified
Details reflect Rise.ai'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 Rise.ai alternative with a real points program

The short version

Rise.ai runs on store credit. Rivo gives you a real points program too. Rise.ai is a store-credit and gift-card platform. its rewards, tiers, and perks are all paid out as store credit, with no points program. Rivo gives you a full points loyalty program plus ledger-backed store credit and cashback, all in one Shopify-native app.

Points and store credit, not store credit alone

Rise.ai is built around store credit as the reward currency. Rivo runs a true points program. earn rules, a redemption catalog, and points-multiplier VIP tiers. and includes ledger-backed store credit and cashback on top. You get both models, not one.

The full retention suite

Points, referrals, VIP tiers, memberships, cashback, and customer accounts in one Shopify-native app, with ledger-backed store credit and new features every week.

Built only for Shopify

Rivo is built only for Shopify and Shopify Plus, integrating natively across the storefront, checkout, product pages, POS, and customer accounts, with an open developer toolkit.

Why brands pick Rivo

You want store credit and a real points program, with VIP, memberships, and referrals in the same app. not a store-credit tool alone.

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 store credit like Rise.ai?

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

What does Rivo do that Rise.ai doesn't?

A true points loyalty program. earn rules, a redemption catalog, and points-based VIP tiers. alongside ledger-backed store credit.

We use Rise.ai for gift cards. Can we add Rivo?

Yes. Many brands run Rivo as their loyalty program with points, VIP, referrals, memberships, and ledger-backed store credit, alongside an existing gift-card setup.

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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