Anchor vs LoyaltyLion
Powerful loyalty without the complexity. Get LoyaltyLion features at a fraction of the price and setup time.
When to Choose Anchor over LoyaltyLion
check_circleChoose Anchor if you:
- • Want loyalty without a $199/mo minimum
- • Need to launch quickly without dev help
- • Prefer a native Shopify Admin experience
- • Want simplicity over complexity
infoLoyaltyLion might be better if you:
- • Need advanced analytics & reporting
- • Have complex custom integration needs
- • Have a dedicated dev team for setup
- • Are an enterprise with $200+/mo budget
Why Merchants Choose Anchor
95% Lower Entry Price
LoyaltyLion starts at $199/mo. Anchor gives you VIP tiers, referrals, and points at $9.99/mo. Same core features, massive savings.
Zero Code Required
LoyaltyLion often requires developer setup for customization. Anchor installs in one click with no coding needed.
Native Shopify Experience
Manage everything from your Shopify Admin. No external dashboards to learn or bookmark.
Launch in Minutes
While LoyaltyLion needs extensive configuration, Anchor gets you live with a working loyalty program in under 10 minutes.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Based on Shopify App Store listings (Dec 2025)
| Feature | anchor Anchor | LoyaltyLion |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 50 orders/moBETTER | Limited |
| Paid Plans From | $9.99/moBETTER | $199/mo |
| VIP Tiers | From $9.99/moBETTER | From $199/mo |
| Referral Program | From $9.99/moBETTER | From $199/mo |
| Multi-Language Support | 25+ languagesBETTER | 15 languages |
| Points Program | check | check |
| Native Admin Integration | checkBETTER | close |
| Setup Complexity | No codeBETTER | Often needs dev |
| Advanced Analytics | Basic | Advanced |
| Shopify Flow | check | check |
| Custom Integrations | API | Extensive |
securityYour Data, Your Control
Both Anchor and LoyaltyLion handle your customer data, but Anchor takes a different approach:
Customer data syncs in real-time with Shopify. No separate database to worry about.
We only store what's necessary. When a customer requests deletion, it's handled automatically.
Your data stays with Shopify. Uninstall anytime without worrying about data migration.
Powerful loyalty, simple setup
Get the features you need without the complexity or enterprise pricing of LoyaltyLion.
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