Growave
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Retention Platform to Drive Growth for Shopify Plus Brands
How to Replace GrowaveOverview
Features
61 features across 23 categories
Analytics(1)
Detailed analytics and reporting on loyalty program performance and customer behavior
Automation(4)
Clone pre-built retention workflows in one click to drive repeat purchases and referrals
Automated email sequences to request reviews from customers after purchases
Integration with Shopify Flow for workflow automation
Trigger personalized rewards, automate review requests, and re-engage customers based on their shopping behavior without manual effort
Campaigns(1)
Run limited-time campaigns offering bonus points to drive engagement and sales
Checkout(2)
Extend checkout functionality with loyalty rewards, discounts, and other conversion-focused features
Let customers redeem points, apply exclusive VIP discounts, and see earned rewards directly at checkout
Customization(5)
Extend customer account pages with loyalty program information and options
Customize the design and appearance of review request and notification emails
Multiple layout options for displaying reviews including widgets, sidebars, and sliders
Customize the loyalty page design to match brand aesthetic and user experience preferences
Add custom attributes to reviews for better organization and filtering
Data Management(1)
Import reviews from other platforms or export reviews for backup and analysis
Developer Tools(7)
Comprehensive API and integration documentation
JavaScript SDK for front-end integration and customization
Support for Shopify metafields to store custom data
Build custom retention experiences with Growave's API, perfectly integrating with Shopify's Storefront API and headless commerce
RESTful API for custom integrations and data access
Support for Shopify Hydrogen and headless commerce implementations
Webhook support for real-time event notifications and integrations
Email Marketing(1)
Create and send targeted email campaigns to loyalty program members
Engagement(3)
Display on-site reminders and notifications to encourage customer engagement and conversions
Display loyalty program widget on-site for easy customer access and engagement
Let customers save favorite products and return when ready to buy, with customized wishlist experiences and automated reminders
Enterprise(1)
Easily manage multiple Shopify Plus stores with centralized loyalty programs, localized rewards, and multi-language support
Growth(1)
Launch a referral program with customizable rewards and sharing options to let best customers bring in more like them
Integrations(1)
Integration with email and SMS platforms for review requests and notifications
Localization(2)
Support for managing loyalty programs across multiple language storefronts
Support for translating the platform interface and customer-facing content
Loyalty(9)
Specialized loyalty points program designed for B2B business models
Define custom ways for customers to earn and redeem rewards beyond standard purchases
Create a dedicated page for customers to view and manage their loyalty account and rewards
Issue and manage gift cards as part of the loyalty and rewards ecosystem
Customize how customers earn and redeem points from purchases to social engagement and reviews
Generate QR codes for loyalty program access and engagement
Set expiration dates on loyalty points to encourage redemption
Offer free products as loyalty rewards instead of just points or discounts
Design a VIP program with custom perks like bigger discounts, free shipping, or early access, with automated tier progression based on spending or engagement
Migration(2)
Growave will buy out existing contracts with other loyalty platforms to enable switching
Full-service data migration with dedicated migration manager to transfer customer data and loyalty information
Omnichannel(1)
Sync Growave with Shopify POS to offer seamless in-store rewards and ensure customers earn and redeem points across all sales channels
Referrals(1)
Use a custom domain for referral program links instead of default domain
Reviews(5)
Allow customers to submit reviews from their account dashboard
Display featured reviews at checkout to build trust and encourage conversions
Display and organize reviews by product groups or categories
Allow customers to submit and display photo reviews
Enable Q&A functionality where customers can ask and answer product questions
SEO(2)
Display product reviews directly in Google Shopping product listings
Implement schema markup for reviews to improve search engine visibility
Security(1)
Built-in fraud detection and prevention for referral programs
Support(3)
Dedicated customer success manager for account support and optimization
Personalized launch plan and guidance to ensure successful implementation
High-touch support from an enterprise success manager for strategic accounts
Wishlist(5)
Automatically notify customers when wishlist items are back in stock
Create a dedicated page where customers can view and manage their wishlist
Enable customers to create gift registries for occasions like weddings or birthdays
Notify customers when wishlist items go on sale
Display add to wishlist button in sidebar for easy access
Pricing
Entry
- ✓Loyalty points program
- ✓Referral program
- ✓Product reviews
- ✓Wishlist
- ✓1 integration (e.g. Klaviyo)
- ✓Nudges (on-site reminders)
- ✓Shopify POS integration
- ✓24/7 email support
Growth
- ✓VIP Tiers program
- ✓Dedicated Loyalty page
- ✓Shopify POS Loyalty
- ✓QR Account extensions
- ✓Reviews in Google Shopping feed
- ✓Back-in-stock wishlist emails
- ✓Instagram UGC
- ✓3 integrations
- ✓24/7 email / live chat support
Plus
- ✓Checkout extensions
- ✓Shopify Hydrogen, Headless commerce, API and SDK
- ✓B2B Points program
- ✓Custom reward actions
- ✓Loyalty page custom design
- ✓Unlimited integrations
- ✓Customer success manager
- ✓Dedicated launch plan
- ✓24/7 email / live chat / phone support
Unlimited
- ✓All-in fixed price
- ✓No limits on orders
- ✓Custom integrations
- ✓Enterprise Success Manager
- ✓Prioritized features on roadmap
- ✓Focused & personalized care for any case
- ✓24/7 high priority technical support
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Integrations
16 known integrations