Give referrals their own timeline
Set up a referral campaign without making it part of a wider loyalty redesign. Your team can choose the offer and invite customers while the loyalty work continues.
ReferralCandy vs LoyaltyLion
Let customer referrals grow at their own pace
Give customers a simple way to introduce their friends. ReferralCandy lets you run referrals as their own program, so you can keep building the loyalty experience that works for your brand.
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Feature comparison at a glance
Let’s compare ReferralCandy and LoyaltyLion side by side. Explore key features, pricing, customer support, and more to find the best fit for your needs.
| Feature | ReferralCandy | LoyaltyLion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $9/month + 10.5% success fee; lower success fees on higher plans | Free plan available; Classic from $199/month for 500 orders |
| Shopify rating | 4.9★ (1,481 reviews) | 4.6★ (545 reviews) |
| Referral program | Every plan | Classic plan and up ($199/month), or a paid add-on on the free plan |
| Custom sender domain (DKIM) | Yes | Emails send from LoyaltyLion’s domain (storerewards.co) |
| Subscription app integrations | Every plan | Advanced plan and up |
| All features on every plan | Yes | Features vary by plan |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Post-purchase referral link on the Thank You page | Yes | Yes (Shopify) |
| IP-based self-referral checks | Flags repeat IPs; hides the friend popup on the advocate’s IP | Can block referrals from a shared IP |
| Points-based loyalty program | Store credit rewards and store credit cashback through loyalty campaigns (Shopify only); no points program | Points, earning rules, rewards, and VIP tiers |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Pricing and ratings verified 2026-10-02.
Why brands run referrals with ReferralCandy
A customer recommendation should be easy to act on. Give referrals their own offer, timing, and place in your growth plans.
Make the invitation easy to understand
Choose a clear reward for the customer and an offer for their friend. Coupons, store credit, cash, and gift cards give you different ways to thank people for an introduction.
Keep what works for loyalty
You can keep a dedicated loyalty tool for points and tiers while using ReferralCandy for referrals. Decide which app handles each reward so customers get one clear referral offer.
Add affiliates when you are ready
Bring affiliate partnerships into the same account as customer referrals. Keep the programs separate while seeing their activity in one dashboard.
What merchants told us about LoyaltyLion
A loyalty program can be working well while the referral side needs a different approach. One merchant speaking with Raúl wanted to keep LoyaltyLion for loyalty and give customers a simpler way to refer their friends.
“What we want to do, certainly in the short term, is uncouple referral from loyalty.”
The merchant was rebuilding their loyalty program and wanted referrals to run independently in the meantime. A straightforward give-get offer would let customers recommend the brand without waiting for the wider rebuild. For them, the decision was about giving each program room to work.
Read more merchant feedback in Raúl’s comparisonReferralCandy vs LoyaltyLion: FAQs
Can I use ReferralCandy alongside a loyalty app like LoyaltyLion?
Yes. You can keep a dedicated loyalty tool for points and tiers while using ReferralCandy for referrals. Decide which app handles each reward so customers get one clear referral offer.
Does ReferralCandy have a points program?
No. ReferralCandy offers store credit rewards and store credit cashback through loyalty campaigns (Shopify only), but no points program. LoyaltyLion focuses on points, earning rules, rewards and VIP tiers.
Does ReferralCandy do referrals and affiliates together?
Yes. Bring affiliate partnerships into the same account as customer referrals. Keep the programs separate while seeing their activity in one dashboard. Learn about our referral marketing and affiliate marketing software.
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