Fondue vs LoyaltyLion
Fondue and LoyaltyLion are both loyalty and referrals tools. Of the 851 stores we index, LoyaltyLion is on 39 (5%) and Fondue on 8 (1%). 1 store uses both.
Fondue and LoyaltyLion on the stores we index
Show the data
| Only Fondue | 7 |
|---|---|
| Only LoyaltyLion | 38 |
| Both | 1 |
Fondue
On 8 of 851 stores (1%)
We haven't checked Fondue's features and prices yet.
LoyaltyLion
On 39 of 851 stores (5%)
LoyaltyLion is a loyalty and referral platform built for Shopify and Shopify Plus. You set rules for earning points, offer rewards and VIP tiers, and run a branded loyalty page. It connects to email, SMS and Shopify POS, and has a Headless API for custom storefronts.
- Points for purchases, reviews, referrals and subscriptions
- Referral programme for customer acquisition
- Custom VIP tiers to encourage higher spend
- Headless API for custom loyalty experiences
- Loyalty page built for you, no dev work
- Shopify POS points earning and redeeming
What it costs
Free plan · 14-day free trial via the Shopify Appstore
- Classic: $199 month (Includes 500 orders per month; pricing is based on average monthly orders)
From LoyaltyLion's own homepage, pricing page and features page, checked 1 Nov 2026. Prices change, so check them before you buy.
Switches
No stores we index have switched between Fondue and LoyaltyLion yet. We record what each store uses at the end of every month, so switches show here as they happen.
By platform
| Platform | Fondue | LoyaltyLion |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 8 | 39 |
Stores using each, where the two have at least 3 between them.
By industry
| Industry | Fondue | LoyaltyLion |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and skincare | 1 | 15 |
| Fashion and accessories | 1 | 6 |
| Health and wellness | 2 | 3 |
| Sports and outdoor | 1 | 4 |
| Home and furniture | 2 | 2 |
| Pets | 0 | 4 |
| Gifts and stationery | 1 | 2 |
Stores using each, where the two have at least 3 between them.
All the alternatives to LoyaltyLion
Of the stores we index, not the whole market, and not a ranking of which tool is better. Found in each store’s public pages, so the real numbers may be higher. How we measure