Anchor vs Rivo
The truly native alternative to Rivo. Same modern approach, lower price, and deeper Shopify integration.
Why Choose Anchor Over Rivo
True Native Experience
Anchor lives inside your Shopify Admin. No external dashboards to learn. Rivo requires switching between apps for management.
80% Lower Cost
Get VIP tiers and referrals at $9.99/mo vs Rivo's $49/mo starting price. Same features, better value.
Lighter & Faster
Anchor adds minimal JavaScript to your store. Built for performance-conscious merchants who care about Core Web Vitals.
Focused Solution
Anchor does loyalty exceptionally well. No bloated feature sets or confusing options. Simple, powerful, effective.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Based on Shopify App Store listings (Dec 2025)
| Feature | anchor Anchor | Rivo |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 50 orders/mo | 100 orders/mo |
| Paid Plans From | $9.99/moBETTER | $49/mo |
| VIP Tiers | From $9.99/moBETTER | From $49/mo |
| Referral Program | From $9.99/moBETTER | From $49/mo |
| Multi-Language Support | 25+ languagesBETTER | 8 languages |
| Points Program | check | check |
| Native Admin Integration | checkBETTER | close |
| Shopify Flow | check | check |
| Headless/Hydrogen | check | check |
| App Reviews Widget | close | check |
| Developer-Friendly API | check | check |
integration_instructionsThe "Native" Difference
Rivo markets itself as modern and developer-friendly. Anchor takes it further with true native Shopify Admin integration:
Anchor
- check_circleEmbedded directly in Shopify Admin
- check_circleFeels like native Shopify feature
- check_circleZero context switching
- check_circleInstant familiarity
Rivo
- remove_circle_outlineSeparate dashboard interface
- remove_circle_outlineNew UI to learn
- remove_circle_outlineSwitch between apps
- remove_circle_outlineLearning curve required
Modern loyalty, native experience
Get the modern approach of Rivo with true Shopify-native integration at a lower price.
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