Smile.io pioneered loyalty for Shopify. But technology has moved on - and so have merchant expectations.
Is Smile.io pricing too expensive? Get the same powerful features at a fraction of the cost. Mage starts at just $49/month.
Built in 2025 with the latest Shopify APIs. No legacy code or outdated integrations holding you back.
Get your loyalty program live in minutes, not hours. No developer needed to get started.
Live chat with real humans who know the product. No ticket queues or chatbots reading scripts.
In this detailed Smile.io vs Mage comparison, see why merchants prefer our modern technology.
Say goodbye to legacy systems. Mage is built on Shopify's latest APIs and infrastructure, ensuring fast performance and future compatibility.
We don't try to do everything. Mage is laser-focused on loyalty, VIP tiers, and referrals - which means we go deep on features that matter.
Loyalty touchpoints throughout the customer journey - in checkout, on product pages, in accounts, and on dedicated loyalty pages.
We ship new features every week. You'll always have access to the latest loyalty innovations without paying extra.
Unlike Smile.io, Mage gives you everything you need in one platform - points, VIP tiers, referrals, and powerful integrations. All designed to increase customer retention.
Pricing & Plans
For growing brands, get access to a loyalty program with Shopify POS, VIP Tiers, earning rules and rewards.
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For established brands. Customer Accounts, Wishlists and advanced retention features.
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Everything in Starter, plus:
For high-volume brands with custom needs. Full platform with developer tools, API and dedicated support.
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Everything in Growth, plus:
Switching is simple. Install Mage from the Shopify App Store, and our team will help migrate your customer points, VIP statuses, and program settings. Most migrations are completed within 24 hours with zero downtime for your customers.
No. We import all customer points and VIP tier data from Smile.io. Your customers won't notice any disruption - they'll just see a better-looking loyalty program.
Yes. If you find Smile.io pricing too expensive, you'll love Mage. Compare our pricing page directly with Smile.io's. For similar order volumes and features, Mage is typically 50-70% less expensive. We're bootstrapped with no VC funding, so we can pass savings directly to merchants.
You can install Mage for free and set everything up while your Smile.io contract runs out. When you're ready to switch, we'll handle the migration at no extra cost.
Absolutely. Mage is built specifically for modern Shopify stores and fully supports Shopify 2.0 themes, app blocks, and the latest checkout extensions.
Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial on all paid plans. No credit card required. Install, set up your program, and see the difference before making any commitment.
