In short
- Reviews plus loyalty plus referrals in one Shopify app
- Photo and video reviews with import from AliExpress and Amazon
- Points-based loyalty and customer referral programs
- Best fit: small to mid-market Shopify brands that want one app instead of three
What is Rivyo
Rivyo is a Shopify app that bundles product reviews, loyalty points, and referral programs into a single subscription. The reviews module covers photo and video UGC, AliExpress and Amazon imports, and Q&A widgets. The loyalty module covers points-based earning and redemption. The referral module covers two-sided rewards for customer-to-friend invites. The product is positioned at smaller Shopify brands that want one bill instead of three.
Where Rivyo fits in 2026
Rivyo is the right pick for small to mid-market Shopify brands that need basic reviews plus basic loyalty plus basic referrals and do not want to pay for three best-of-breed tools. At roughly $9.99 to $37 per month the math beats Yotpo, LoyaltyLion, Loox, and ReferralCandy stitched together by a wide margin.
The honest trade-off is depth. Each module covers the basics but none goes as deep as the specialist alternative. Reviews are functional but not as polished as Loox or Okendo. Loyalty rules are simpler than LoyaltyLion or Rivo. Referrals are simpler than Friendbuy or Social Snowball. If any one job is mission-critical, the specialist tool is usually worth the price step.
How Rivyo compares to alternatives
Versus Yotpo: Yotpo is the enterprise bundle with deeper modules and higher pricing. Rivyo is the budget bundle that covers the same job categories at a fraction of the price. Versus Growave: Growave bundles more (reviews, loyalty, wishlists, referrals, Instagram galleries) and prices around $49/mo. Rivyo skips wishlists but is cheaper. Versus Loox plus Smile.io: Loox plus Smile is the best-of-breed pairing for reviews and loyalty. Rivyo is the one-app alternative when budget is the constraint.
FAQ about Rivyo
How much does Rivyo cost?
Rivyo has a free plan with photo and video reviews and loyalty rewards, with paid plans starting at $9 per month. The bundle price (reviews plus loyalty plus referrals in one subscription) is the main draw for budget-conscious Shopify stores.
Does Rivyo include both reviews and loyalty?
Yes, Rivyo is an all-in-one app that combines product reviews, loyalty points with VIP tiers and store credit, and a referral program in a single Shopify subscription. This is unusual at this price point since most competitors charge separately for each module.
Is Rivyo good for small Shopify stores?
Yes, Rivyo is built for SMB Shopify merchants who want reviews and loyalty without paying for separate Yotpo and Smile.io subscriptions. The 4.9-star rating across 880+ reviews on the Shopify App Store reflects its fit for that segment.
What are Rivyo alternatives?
Common alternatives are Smile.io plus Judge.me (separate apps for each function), Yotpo (premium bundle), and Stamped. Rivyo’s pitch is one app and one bill instead of stitching multiple tools together.
How to use Rivyo?
Install Rivyo from the Shopify App Store, configure your reviews, loyalty, and referral programs, and launch the storefront widgets. Most stores are live within a day.
Why choose Rivyo?
Rivyo bundles reviews, loyalty, and referrals into a single low-cost subscription, which keeps spend down for small Shopify stores running on tight budgets.
How does Rivyo work?
Rivyo runs as a single Shopify app that handles product reviews, loyalty points, and referrals in one admin, then renders matching widgets on your storefront.
Is Rivyo free?
No, Rivyo starts at $9.99/mo with a 7-day trial. There is no permanent free tier.
How to learn Rivyo?
Rivyo maintains documentation at wpgenuine.com/help. Their YouTube channel has product walkthroughs and partner agencies offer paid training.
What are Rivyo reviews?
Rivyo is rated 4.9 on Shopify App Store with 888 reviews. See the reviews for detailed feedback.
Does Rivyo have an API?
Yes, Rivyo provides a REST API. Documentation at wpgenuine.com/api.
Does Rivyo have a trial or a demo?
Yes, Rivyo offers a 7-day trial. Sign up at https://wpgenuine.com/apps/rivyo to start.
Does Rivyo have AI?
Rivyo brands itself as ‘AI Reviews & Loyalty’ but the AI capabilities focus on review collection, import, and basic moderation rather than heavy generative features. Core value is in unifying reviews, loyalty points, VIP tiers, and referrals in one Shopify app.
Rivyo pricing
Rivyo pricing starts at $9.99/mo. Plans are organised as Starter / Basic / Pro / Advance. A 7 days free trial is available. See the full Rivyo pricing page for current tiers and any add-ons.
