How to Build Your Own Growave
Replace Growave with a custom build. Retention Platform to Drive Growth for Shopify Plus Brands
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 61 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 61 features
Loyalty(9 features)
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
+4 more in this category
Developer Tools(7 features)
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
+2 more in this category
Customization(5 features)
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
Reviews(5 features)
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
Wishlist(5 features)
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
Automation(4 features)
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
Engagement(3 features)
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
Support(3 features)
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
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 61 features at easy complexity.