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LoyaltyLion vs ReferralHero

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for loyalty rewards. LoyaltyLion has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.

LoyaltyLion has the lower entry price — LoyaltyLion starts at $0/mo, ReferralHero at $0/mo. Free tier: LoyaltyLion Yes, ReferralHero Yes. HIPAA: LoyaltyLion —, ReferralHero —.

As of 2026-06-14 · figures link to their source below

Side by side

LoyaltyLion

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2Yes
GDPR
Best forShopify-only DTC brands wanting deep Klaviyo email automation tied to loyalty

ReferralHero

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free Forever)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPRYes
Best forSaaS and mobile app companies running viral referral or waitlist campaigns

Sources — LoyaltyLion: apps.shopify.com (verified 2026-06-14) · ReferralHero: referralhero.com (verified 2026-06-14)

Key features

LoyaltyLion: Points earning for purchases, account creation, birthdays, referrals, reviews, social follows; VIP tier programs; Branded loyalty page (no developer needed); Klaviyo flow triggers for loyalty events; Checkout redemption; Customer segmentation (Loyal, At Risk, Win Back); Receipt upload; AI-powered loyalty recommendations (Plus); 100+ integrations; Headless API; Vulnerability disclosure program; SOC 2 Type I attestation

ReferralHero: Referral programs; Affiliate programs; Waitlist and contest campaigns; NPS surveys; AI-powered referral tracking; Gamified program elements; Anti-fraud protection (PRO+); Custom branding and white-label widgets (PRO+); Unlimited campaigns (PRO+); Custom sender domain for automation emails (PRO+); ReCaptcha and SMS verification (PREMIUM+); Coupon code rewards; Broadcast messaging (PREMIUM+); EU and UK Data Processing Agreements available; Dedicated Data Protection Officer; 48-hour setup time for launch-ready programs

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