eCard Systems vs GiftFly
eCard Systems
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| Figure | eCard Systems | GiftFly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Gift Card Software | 7.6 (#18) | 8.8 (#2) |
| API | The REST API provides account management, transaction processing, and reporting endpoints and uses OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials authentication. | The Sysco partner sheet advertises a full API for online integrations. |
| Payment processing | Gift card processing is separate from payment processing, so merchants keep their existing payment provider. | GiftFly says Stripe processes online card payments at 2.90% plus $0.30 per transaction. |
| Support | The company says its support is U.S.-based and describes phone pickup and same-day email responses. | GiftFly lists support by phone at (800) 322-6201 and email at [email protected]. |
Plans
eCard Systems
- Digital gift card storefrontPrice not published
- In-store gift card programPrice not published
GiftFly
- Clover App purchasesFree
- GiftFlyFree
- Merchant planFree
- Sysco customer offerFree
In their own words
eCard Systems
eCard Systems has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
GiftFly
GiftFly lets local businesses create, sell, promote and track digital gift cards. Customers can buy cards online at any time and receive them by email or text. Merchants can create unlimited designs and run email promotions, bonus offers, giveaways and flash campaigns. Fundraisers can include sales goals, contribution levels and custom card designs. A dashboard shows sales and redemption activity and provides tools to create and promote cards. Businesses can sell cards from their website and Facebook page, and Clover Register integration supports sales and redemption at a Clover terminal. The merchant app can scan and redeem cards, process refunds and show activity; support lists it in the App Store. The Android merchant app is still in development, with dashboard Quick Redeem offered as an alternative. GiftFly lists no monthly charges, upfront costs or contracts. The plan includes 5,000 promotional emails per month. Online Stripe processing costs 2.90% + $0.30 per card transaction; convenience fees are 3.99% for cards up to $20, with an additional $0.99 for cards over $20. Purchased eGift cards do not expire.