Give more than a gift card.
Make products, subscriptions, and memberships giftable. Givy works with every Shopify subscription app.
Explore the experience ↗The right fit for your kind of givingGivy vs.
Givy vs.
Giftnote
Two ways to make gifting more thoughtful on Shopify. Compare the recipient experience, gift cards, integrations, and the cost of growing your gifting program.
Explore the comparison ↓The quick verdictStart with the
Start with the
gift you want to give.
Givy
Choose Givy when giving a product, subscription, or membership should begin a branded recipient journey. Shoppers can send a gift without a shipping address, and recipients provide their details when they redeem.
Giftnote
Consider Giftnote when your priority is gift messages timed to parcel delivery, SMS notifications, and a corporate gifting portal. It also offers digital gift cards, store credit, and recipient marketing integrations.
Why GivyA gift is someone’s
A gift is someone’s
first hello.
Make it feel like your brand, from the moment it’s chosen to the moment it’s claimed.
Let recipients make it theirs.
Send a digital product gift without knowing the recipient’s shipping address. Welcome them through a custom redemption experience.
Explore the experience ↗Make every step feel like you.
Customize the purchase flow, recipient welcome, and emails. Use Givy’s APIs for headless stores and specialized experiences.
Explore the experience ↗At a glanceThe details that
The details that
make a difference.
Compare the workflows behind the features. Availability and setup can vary by plan.
| What matters to your store | Givy | Giftnote |
|---|---|---|
| The gifting experience | ||
| Core approach | Digital product, subscription, membership, and gift card gifting | Delivery-timed gift messages, digital gift cards, and corporate gifting |
| Product gifts without a shipping address | Recipient supplies their address during redemption | Multi-address shipping is documented; an address-free claim flow is not described in the sources reviewed |
| Subscription gifting | Works with every Shopify subscription app | Recharge integration is described on the comparison page; confirm your subscription workflow |
| Purchase and redemption customization | Custom gifting and redemption flows; storefront and admin APIs | Customizable widgets and messages; API on Pro |
| Gift delivery | Instant or scheduled digital gifts; recipient email and shareable gift experiences | Email and SMS; gift messages triggered by shipment or delivery |
| Gift cards and bulk gifting | ||
| Gift cards | Custom amounts, branded code formats, balance page, and bulk import | Native Shopify gift cards, custom designs, balance page, and import |
| Multiple currencies | Multi-currency gift cards with balances in the purchased currency | Multi-currency gift cards are listed; confirm your Shopify Markets requirements |
| Corporate and bulk gifting | Bulk product gifts and gift cards; multiple recipients in one checkout | Pro adds Multi Gift, a branded portal, and up to 1,000 recipients in one checkout |
| Store credit | Discuss your credit workflow with the Givy team | Store credit and cashback campaigns are documented |
| Your existing tools | ||
| Email and marketing | Klaviyo, Omnisend, built-in email builder, and your own sending domain | Klaviyo and Attentive recipient integrations; branded email and SMS |
| Shopify tools | Shopify Flow and Shopify POS | Shopify Flow, Checkout, and customer accounts listed |
| Developer access | Admin and storefront APIs for custom integrations | API access on Pro |
Reviewed October 28, 2026. “Not described” means we could not confirm the workflow in the sources below; it does not mean a feature is unavailable. View sources ↓
Compare the whole billYour gifts. Your volume.
Your gifts. Your volume.
Your best fit.
Monthly fees are only part of the picture. Here’s how each app charges for gifting.
$14/ month
+ 2% of gift valueUnlimited gifts and gift cards. Basic is $49 + 1.5%; Growth is $99 + 1%.
$19/ month
+ $1 per recipient after the first 20Gift messages, digital gift cards, and recipient integrations. The free Gift Audit plan is for analysis, rather than sending gifts.
$249/ month
No transaction feesOne flat monthly fee for unlimited gifts and gift cards.
$99/ month
2% on multi-address ordersAdds Multi Gift and API access. Single gifts: first 20 free, then $1 per message or gift card. Volume pricing is negotiable.
Prices in USD, checked October 28, 2026. Examples exclude taxes and other Shopify or third-party fees. Confirm included credits and usage terms with Giftnote before subscribing. See Givy’s full pricing ↗
Fits into your worldKeep the tools
Keep the tools
you love.
Givy connects with Klaviyo and Omnisend for email, Shopify Flow for automation, and Shopify POS for in-store gift cards. It works with every Shopify subscription app.
Giftnote lists Klaviyo, Attentive, Rebuy, and shipping integrations. Choose around the workflow your team needs.
Explore Givy integrations ↗Moving from Giftnote?A thoughtful switch
A thoughtful switch
starts with a plan.
Review your existing gifts and customer journeys before changing your live setup.
Map your setup.
Bring your gift card balances, scheduled sends, subscription app, and integration requirements to a conversation with the Givy team.
Make it yours.
Configure your gift products, branded emails, and redemption flow. Agree on how outstanding cards and gifts will be handled.
Test, then launch.
Test a purchase, delivery, and redemption. Verify balances and integrations before making Givy your live gifting experience.
What is the main difference between Givy and Giftnote?
Givy emphasizes gifting products, subscriptions, and memberships through a branded purchase and recipient redemption experience. Giftnote emphasizes delivery-timed gift messages, email and SMS, gift cards, and corporate multi-address orders. Both support broader gifting workflows, so test the journey that matters to your store.
Which app costs less?
It depends on gift value, recipient count, and plan. Givy Intro starts at $14/month plus 2% of gift value. Giftnote Core starts at $19/month with the first 20 recipients included, then $1 each. Givy Enterprise is $249/month without transaction fees. Compare your actual volume and corporate gifting needs.
Does Giftnote support multi-currency gift cards?
Yes. Its current Shopify listing includes multi-currency gift cards. Givy also offers multi-currency gift cards. Verify purchase currency, balance handling, and redemption in your own Shopify Markets setup when evaluating either app.
Can customers gift subscriptions with Givy?
Yes. Givy works with every Shopify subscription app, including subscription and membership gifting. Book a demo to review how your products and subscription rules fit the recipient experience.
Do gift buyers need the recipient’s shipping address?
With Givy’s digital product gifting flow, no. The recipient enters their address when redeeming the gift. If immediate shipping or corporate fulfillment matters to you, review that workflow with the team before going live.
Can I switch from Giftnote to Givy?
Start by reviewing outstanding gift cards, balances, scheduled sends, integrations, and recipient data with the Givy team. Givy supports bulk gift card imports, but migration details depend on your existing setup. Test purchase and redemption flows and agree how outstanding gifts will be handled before switching.
Can I try Givy before committing?
Givy’s Shopify listing advertises a 7-day free trial on Intro. Check the current listing for plan terms, or book a demo to explore your gifting use case.
Reviewed October 28, 2026 using published product information. Competitor features and pricing can change. This comparison is written by Givy; confirm requirements with each provider.
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