4 Stamp Me alternatives for small businesses, and when to stay with Stamp Me
Stamp Me turns the paper punch card into a digital stamp card on your customers’ phones. If your regulars already collect stamps, you may not need to switch. Here are other loyalty options, plus VISU, a different approach that is not a stamp card.
Short answer
If you want a digital stamp card, Stamp Me is a direct fit, and Kangaroo Rewards adds points, tiers and POS integrations. Choose VISU if you want a free business page and QR campaigns that reach people in the VISU app, instead of running a card program.
When to stay with Stamp Me
- Your customers like a "buy X, get one free" card. VISU has no stamp cards or points.
- You want a loyalty card without connecting your POS. That is what Stamp Me is built for.
- Your regulars already have your card in the Stamp Me app and collect stamps every visit.
The alternatives
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VISU Local + VISU Ads
Our productBest for: Small local businesses that want to be found and give people a reason to scan, without running a card program.
Strong points
- Free business page with address, map, opening hours and phone, plus a QR code.
- QR ad campaigns from the Starter plan, with budgets from $1. People who scan earn VISU Credits paid by your campaign.
- Reaches people who use the VISU app, not only customers you already have.
Limits
- No points, stamp cards, tiers or referral rewards for your own customers.
- No POS or Shopify integration.
- VISU Credits are used inside the VISU app. They are not cash.
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Kangaroo Rewards
A loyalty platform for local businesses with points, punch cards, tiers, referrals, email and SMS, and POS integrations. A good fit when you want a full program that connects to your POS.
Kangaroo Rewards alternatives - 3
Perkville
A loyalty and referral platform with points, tiers and referral rewards, widely used by gyms and fitness studios. A good fit if you want referrals tied to your fitness software.
Perkville alternatives - 4
Smile.io
A loyalty app built for Shopify stores, with points, referrals and VIP tiers, online and in Shopify POS. A good fit if your store runs on Shopify.
Smile.io alternatives
Feature comparison
| Feature | VISU | Stamp Me |
|---|---|---|
| Points or stamp cards for your customers | No | Yes |
| Referral rewards for your customers | No | Check their site |
| VIP tiers or member levels | No | Check their site |
| POS or ecommerce integrations | No | Check their site |
| Free plan, no credit card | Yes | Check their site |
| Local business page with map and hours | YesOn every plan | Check their site |
| Dynamic QR codes with editable destination | Yes2 on Free | Check their site |
| QR ad campaigns shown to VISU app users | YesFrom Starter | No |
Competitor features as listed on their public sites when this page was written. They change often, so check before you decide.
Questions
Is VISU a loyalty program like Stamp Me?
No. VISU has no points, stamp cards, tiers or POS integration. It offers a free business page with a map and QR code, and VISU Ads QR campaigns, from the Starter plan, where people who scan earn VISU Credits paid by the campaign.
Can I use VISU alongside Stamp Me?
Yes. Keep your loyalty program in Stamp Me and use VISU for a local business page and QR campaigns that reach people who use the VISU app.
Do people who scan my campaign get cash?
No. People earn VISU Credits to use in the VISU app. VISU Credits are not cash, and withdrawals are not available yet.
Does VISU have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan needs no credit card and includes one VISU Link, a local page, 2 dynamic QR codes and 7 days of analytics. VISU Ads campaigns start on the Starter plan at $5 per month.
Can VISU replace my stamp card?
No. VISU does not issue stamps or track visits per customer. If a stamp card is what you need, Stamp Me or Kangaroo Rewards are better choices.
Try VISU next to what you use today
Create a free VISU Link, share it by link or QR code and compare it with your current setup.
VISU plans: Free plan, no credit card. Paid plans: Starter $5/month, Pro $9/month, Premium $24/month. See all plans
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