Loyalty & Referal
Considering adding either Friendbuy or Rise AI to your ecommerce brand's Shopify tech stack? Loyalty, referral and affiliate marketing tools are critical tech stack components to grow your sales and overall customer satisfaction. Friendbuy and Rise AI offer different features, integrations and pricing models. Read our comparison below to discover which one is best for your brand.
High-growth brands can get more out of every customer with Friendbuy. With a best-in-class referral and loyalty program, brands can achieve at least 5-15% of new customer acquisition, with a 4x higher lifetime value. Friendbuy works with DTC brands like Casper, AWAY, and Outdoor Voices as well as Fortune 100-ranked companies like Walmart, Disney and Nestle. Plus, Friendbuy integrates seamlessly with your tech stack, so you can incorporate referrals and loyalty seamlessly into your customer journeys.
Rise.ai enables your eCommerce store to quickly establish a store Credit & loyalty program. With Rise.ai you harness the power of gift cards to increase revenue & loyalty and to drive new customers to your store.
- Comprehensive referral program management tools to easily onboard customers as brand advocates, track referral activity, and automate reward fulfillment.
- Seamless integration with leading ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and Magento, as well as email, SMS, and other marketing tools to create a cohesive customer experience.
- Advanced analytics and reporting to measure the performance of referral campaigns, identify top referrers, and optimize strategies for higher conversion rates and customer lifetime value.
- Flexible reward structures and incentive programs to incentivize customers to share your brand, including the ability to offer discounts, credits, and other personalized rewards.
- Dedicated customer success team and educational resources to help merchants develop and execute effective referral marketing strategies tailored to their business needs.
- Comprehensive gift card management capabilities, including the ability to sell physical, digital, and scheduled gift cards.
- Advanced store credit and loyalty programs that allow merchants to issue credits for refunds, referrals, and other customer engagement activities.
- Seamless integration with leading ecommerce platforms like Shopify Plus, enabling a cohesive and personalized customer experience.
- Detailed analytics and reporting to track the performance of gift card and store credit initiatives and optimize strategies.
- Dedicated support and resources to help merchants maximize the impact of branded currency programs and drive customer retention.
Friendbuy offers customized pricing plans based on the ecommerce merchant's total monthly revenue. They have a self-serve package for businesses with up to $50K in monthly revenue, more flexibility and support for businesses with $50K-$100K in monthly revenue, and customized features for businesses with over $100K in monthly revenue. Friendbuy does not publicly disclose their exact pricing.
Rise.ai's pricing is structured around the number of monthly store orders, with different plans offering varying order limits and features. The plans range from the "Starter" plan with up to 100 monthly orders starting at $16.99/month, to the "Premium" plan with up to 12,000 monthly orders starting at $47,999/month. Rise.ai also offers an annual subscription option that provides a 20% discount compared to the monthly plans.
Friendbuy offers several integrations to enhance referral and loyalty programs, including:
- Klaviyo
- ReCharge
- Segment
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- Chargebee
- BigCommerce
- Stripe
Rise.ai offers a range of integrations to enhance customer engagement and loyalty programs. Key integrations include:
- Klaviyo
- PushOwl
- Loop
- Narvar
- ReturnGO
- Loox
- Yotpo
- Okendo
These highlight D2C brands from our database all currently leverageÂ
Friendbuy
 in their tech stack:
HealthyBabyHealthBaby's mission is to protect and enrich the full potential of every child and support parents along the way. They do this by offering the safest baby essentials and provide science-backed, age-based content around brain and body development.
CandidCandid transforms and straightens your teeth with clear, customized aligners made with dentist directed care!
BirdiesBirdies are designed to take you everywhere, Birdies shoes combine elevated style, ultimate comfort, and everyday versatility.
These highlight D2C brands from our database all currently leverageÂ
Rise.ai
 in their tech stack:
LikelihoodApparel
LIKELIHOOD is a Seattle-based specialty boutique that caters to creators, collectors, and the curious with a curated selection of footwear, apparel, and accessories. They offer exclusive collections and the latest releases from a mix of top and emerging brands, appealing to a diverse clientele with a taste for unique and high-quality fashion items.
CymbiotikaHealth & Wellness
Cymbiotika is an online supplement store that focuses on natural and organic health products. They offer a wide range of supplements designed to support various health benefits, including fitness, energy, immunity, and heart health, utilizing clean, science-backed ingredients for optimal wellness.
Who Gives a CrapPersonal Care
Who Gives A Crap offers environmentally friendly toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues made from sustainable materials like bamboo and recycled paper. They are committed to social impact, donating 50% of their profits to build toilets and improve sanitation in developing countries, blending eco-conscious products with a mission to support global health and hygiene.