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Anchor vs Smile.io
The modern alternative to Smile. Same powerful features at a fraction of the cost, with native Shopify integration.
$9.99 vs $49 for Basic
$9.99 vs $199 for VIP Tiers
Why Merchants Switch to Anchor
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80% Lower Cost for VIP Tiers
Get VIP tier functionality at $9.99/mo instead of $199/mo. Same gamification, massive savings.
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Native Shopify Experience
Anchor lives inside your Shopify Admin. No external dashboards, no context switching, no learning curve.
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Zero Performance Impact
Built with performance in mind. Lazy loading, minimal JavaScript, no impact on your Core Web Vitals.
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Personal Support
Direct access to the development team. We actually respond to support requests within hours, not days.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Based on Shopify App Store listings (Dec 2025)
| Feature | anchor Anchor | Smile.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 50 orders/mo | 200 orders/mo |
| Basic Plan | $9.99/moBETTER | $49/mo |
| VIP Tiers | From $9.99/moBETTER | From $199/mo |
| Referral Program | From $9.99/moBETTER | From $49/mo |
| Multi-Language Support | 25+ languagesBETTER | 12 languages |
| Points Program | check | check |
| Native Admin Integration | checkBETTER | close |
| Shopify Flow | check | check |
| Headless/Hydrogen | check | check |
| POS Support | check | check |
| Email Integrations | Coming Soon | check |
Annual Cost Comparison
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Anchor LoyaltyBasic Plan (annual)$120/year
Pro Plan (annual)$360/year
VIP Tiers included from$120/year
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Smile.ioStarter Plan (annual)$588/year
Growth Plan (annual)$2,388/year
VIP Tiers included from$2,388/year
Save up to $2,268/year by switching to Anchor
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