ReferralCandy vs Smile.io

ReferralCandy

Figure	ReferralCandy	Smile.io
Price from	$793.50/mo	$15/mo
Free plan	—	Yes
Free trial	Yes	—
Open source	—	—
Web	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
Plans published	4	6
Spec score · Rewards and Incentives Software	7.8 (#5)	7.7 (#7)
Founded	2010	2012
Integrations	Listed connections include Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Brevo, Mailchimp, Customer.io, subscription apps, Google Analytics, ad pixels, Tremendous, and PayPal.	The integrations directory lists tools including Klaviyo, Gorgias, Judge.me, Recharge, Tapcart, and Shopify POS.
Product	ReferralCandy is referral and affiliate program software for ecommerce brands, with both programs managed in one account.	Smile describes itself as a loyalty platform for Shopify brands.
Referrals	Customers receive personal referral links or custom codes, and merchants can reward qualifying purchases.	Smile creates unique referral links and supports rewards for both the advocate and the referred customer.
Rewards	Reward options include discounts, store credit, cash, gift cards, product gifts, and milestone rewards, with availability depending on platform and payout setup.	Points can be redeemed for percentage or fixed discounts, free shipping, free or exclusive products, and custom rewards.
Support	The privacy policy says support for service issues is provided via live chat, phone, or email.	The Plus plan includes priority support, and its pricing comparison lists live chat with a loyalty expert among its support features.

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