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BON Loyalty vs Essential Loyalty
BON Loyalty has a free plan and paid plans from $15/mo, and has a larger review base (1,976 reviews); Essential Loyalty has a free plan and paid plans from $10/mo, and is a newer build (launched 2024).As of Oct 30, 2026. From public Shopify App Store listings. How we rank
What makes each one different
BON Loyalty
- has a larger review base (1,976 reviews)
- has a longer track record (since 2021)
Best for: merchants who want a widely used, well reviewed option.
Essential Loyalty
- has a lower starting paid price ($10/mo)
- is a newer build (launched 2024)
Best for: stores that want a low monthly cost as they grow.
Both are top-rated loyalty and rewards apps. This read is generated only from differences in their public listings, not from opinions.
Full lineup
| BON LoyaltyApp Store BON Loyalty Program & Rewards | Essential LoyaltyApp Store Essent Loyalty Program Rewards | |
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| Pack Rating | 94 | 90 |
| Stars | 5.0★ | 5.0★ |
| Reviews | 1,976 | 494 |
| Rating breakdown | 5★98% 4★1% 3★0% 2★0% 1★1% | Not listed |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid (real monthly cost) | $15/mo | $10/mo |
| Free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
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| Integrations only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Features only this app lists | Not listed | Not listed |
| Languages | Not listed | Not listed |
| Built for Shopify | Not listed | Not listed |
| Launched | August 16, 2021 | November 25, 2024 |
| Developer | VEGAHUB Technology Inc. | Essential Apps |
| Source | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 | Shopify listing fetched 2026-10-30 |