How to Build Your Own Smile
Replace Smile with a custom build. The Leading Loyalty Platform for Shopify Brands
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 54 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 54 features
Analytics & Reporting(10 features)
Comprehensive analytics dashboard for loyalty program performance
Create custom reports tailored to business needs
Financial metrics and reporting for loyalty program
Export complete loyalty program data for analysis
Compare loyalty program performance against industry benchmarks
+5 more in this category
Security(6 features)
Advanced security features for enterprise customers
Industry security certifications and compliance
Comprehensive security review capabilities
Enterprise-grade security for Shopify Plus stores
Single sign-on using Shopify credentials
+1 more in this category
Core Features(4 features)
A rich, personalized space for customers to track points, claim rewards, and explore their loyalty status
Core loyalty points earning and redemption system
Enable customers to refer friends and earn rewards
Tier-based VIP membership with exclusive benefits and status levels
Integration(4 features)
Sync loyalty data to your data warehouse
Run a fully embedded loyalty program, integrated with product pages and more
Connect your favorite tools like Klaviyo, Judge.me, and others
Sync VIP tiers to Shopify metafields for advanced customization
Support(4 features)
Dedicated account manager for enterprise accounts
Live chat with a loyalty expert
Priority customer support with faster response times
Quarterly reviews and monitoring of loyalty program performance
Developer Tools(3 features)
Developer APIs for custom integrations and extensions
Flexible API rate limits for enterprise customers
JavaScript SDK for developers to build custom loyalty experiences
On-site Content(3 features)
Display loyalty information on order confirmation/thank you pages
Display loyalty points balance on customer account pages
Display loyalty points information on product pages
Redemption(3 features)
Allow customers to redeem earned points for product discounts
Allow customers to redeem points to receive free products
Allow customers to redeem points for free shipping on orders
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 54 features at easy complexity.