Loyalty
The real store credit options for Shopify, compared honestly across every plan from Basic to Plus.
Updated 2026-04-22
Simple store credit for any Shopify plan with a real free tier.
Best for
Stores below Plus that want clean store credit without the loyalty-stack tax.
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Full gift card and store credit stack.
Best for
Large brands with a dedicated loyalty team.
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Loyalty suite with store credit as one module.
Best for
Merchants who want referrals, reviews and credit in one bundle.
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Most store credit tools are priced for big brands or bundled into heavier loyalty suites that you do not really need. If all you want is to hand a returning customer a balance after a refund, the options feel overbuilt and overpriced.
The list below is the honest short-list of apps that solve that specific problem without forcing a full loyalty stack on you.
Three things matter when you pick a store credit app. First, does it work on your plan. Second, does it apply at checkout automatically, or does the customer have to copy a code. Third, what happens to balances when you uninstall.
We tested each of the apps on a Basic plan test store, issued credit, placed a test order, and then uninstalled. The apps that passed all three checks are in the list above.
If you are below Plus and want the cleanest simple solution, Win-Win Store Credit is the most honest option right now. If you already run a big loyalty program with referrals, reviews and gift cards, pick Rise or Growave and absorb the cost. For most merchants, the simple option is enough.
Yes. Win-Win Store Credit works on every Shopify plan, including Starter and Basic. Issue balances one at a time or in bulk via CSV and the credit applies automatically at checkout once the customer is logged in.
Store credit is a customer-specific balance that applies automatically at checkout once the customer is logged in. Unlike discount codes, it cannot be shared or leaked.
No. Most store credit apps, including ours, work on every Shopify plan. The merchant and customer experience is the same on Basic as it is on Plus.
Every app has a real free tier. Install in minutes.
