The complete comparison matrix
12 platforms. 7 dimensions. One table.
| Platform | Price | POS required | App download | Gamification | Review collection | Wallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰SpiniX | €29/mo | Spin wheel | 33% | |||
| Square | $45/mo+ | |||||
| Toast | $50/mo+ | |||||
| FiveStars | ~$200/mo | |||||
| Punchh/PAR | $500+/mo | Challenges | Optional | |||
| Kangaroo | $79/mo+ | Tablet only | App | |||
| BonusQR | Free-€69 | Competitions | Basic | |||
| TurboPush | $5.99-$59 | |||||
| Stamp Me | $39/mo+ | |||||
| Loopy | $25/mo+ | |||||
| Belly | ~$129/mo | Tablet | ||||
| Glue | $109/mo | Yes |
✅ = Yes ❌ = No / None Text = partial/limited support. Prices based on publicly available data and may vary.
Platforms by category
POS-integrated loyalty
These platforms plug directly into your point-of-sale system. Loyalty triggers automatically at checkout. The catch: you're locked to that specific POS ecosystem. If you switch POS, you lose your loyalty program.
App-download loyalty
These require guests to download a dedicated app. The problem: 12% of people actually download loyalty apps when asked, and 77% delete them within 30 days. Your loyalty program's reach is limited to the fraction of guests willing to install another app.
SpiniX uses QR scan to Apple/Google Wallet. No app download. 46% enrollment rate vs 12% with app-based programs.
QR and Wallet-based loyalty
No app, no POS integration. Guests scan a QR code to join. Closest category to SpiniX. The difference: most use digital stamp cards (deterministic rewards) rather than gamification (variable rewards).
SpiniX replaces the stamp card with a spin wheel. Variable rewards produce 3x more dopamine than "collect 10, get 1 free." Plus: automatic review generation and email automation that QR-only platforms don't offer.
Enterprise platforms
Built for 50-5,000+ location chains. Deep POS integration, predictive AI, online ordering, dedicated account management. If you have fewer than 50 locations, these are overbuilt and overpriced for your needs.
SpiniX serves 1-20 location businesses at €29/month. Enterprise features you'll never use shouldn't cost you $6,000+/year.
Tablet-based loyalty
A tablet sits at your counter. Guests tap or scan at the register. Limited to one enrollment point (the counter), which means table-service restaurants miss most guests.
SpiniX QR codes go on every table, menu, receipt, and takeaway bag. Every touchpoint becomes an enrollment point, not just the counter.
Automated / autopilot loyalty
"Set it and forget it" approach. AI decides what each customer gets. Convenient if you have zero time for marketing. The tradeoff: 4x the cost and you lose control over promotions.
SpiniX automates email sequences and review collection. You configure the wheel once (10 minutes), then it runs. Not fully autopilot, but 4x cheaper.
Which platform fits your business?
Answer one question to find your match.
You already have Square or Toast POS and want loyalty built in?
→ Square Loyalty or Toast LoyaltyYou're a 50+ location chain with a marketing team?
→ Paytronix / PunchhBudget is the only thing that matters (under $10/mo)?
→ TurboPush ($5.99) or BonusQR (free)You want zero involvement in loyalty management?
→ Glue Loyalty ($109/mo + $199 setup)You want gamification + reviews + email + Wallet, no POS needed?
→ SpiniX (€29/mo)Why SpiniX exists
Most loyalty platforms fall into two camps: cheap-but-basic (stamp cards, no reviews, no email) or feature-rich-but-expensive ($100-2,000/month, POS required, weeks of setup). SpiniX sits in the gap. Gamification that actually drives engagement. Automatic review generation that grows your Google rating. Email automation that brings guests back. Apple/Google Wallet that stays on their phone. All without POS integration, app downloads, or enterprise pricing. €29/month, 10 minutes to set up, working on day one.