Compare Gift Card Hero • All‑in‑one vs Gist

Name: Gist | Gift Card Pro Tools
Brand: Gist

Gift Card Hero • All‑in‑one

Sell physical/e-gift cards, reload balance online and via POS

Gist | Gift Card Pro Tools

Premium tools to help power your store's gift card experience

Gift Card Hero • All‑in‑one

Sell physical/e-gift cards, reload balance online and via POS

Gist | Gift Card Pro Tools

Premium tools to help power your store's gift card experience

Rating

135 Reviews

9.1

84 Reviews

9.1

Pricing

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Features

Easy setup
Pos integration
Gift card scheduling
Custom designs upload
Gift card purchase
Balance reload
Sell physical/egift cards
Video greetings
Bulk tools via csv
Balance check widget
Unused balance reminders
Api

Bulk ordering
Scheduled delivery
Video message option
Multiple designs
Customizable values

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Pros

Allows users to easily purchase, send, and redeem gift cards
Supports both physical gift cards and eGift vouchers
Customizable gift card designs, either by uploading custom designs or using predefined ones
Enables top-up/reloading of gift card balances
Provides POS tools for in-store transactions
Facilitates revenue growth during seasonal holidays
Helps build long-lasting customer relationships via personalized gift card certificates
Features for bulk actions including import, generation, updates, and mass sends via CSV files
Includes a balance check widget and unused balance reminders
Easy one-click setup with fast support and design customizations
Offers an API for developers
Positive reviews highlight helpful support and simple, straightforward functionality

Allows sending digital Gift Cards directly via Email or Text
Multiple Gift Card designs available
Option to add pre-set or custom monetary values
Ability to include written gift messages and record video messages
Schedule delivery for a specific date and time
Customizable options for a unique customer experience
Bulk ordering capability for up to 1,000 recipients per order
Automated notifications about outstanding gift card balances

Cons

As the reviews were from recent installations, long-term performance and user feedback are not available
No explicit mention of pricing in the description, which could be a concern for some businesses
Initial reviews do not cover aspects like user experience during high volumes of transactions or seasonal rushes

Potential for technical issues sending bulk orders to multiple recipients
Complexity in managing customizable options and ensuring they align with store branding
Video message feature may require additional support and increase loading times

Launched

Aug 24, 2021

Feb 20, 2022

Developer

Built by Shopify

Apps:

9956

Average Rating:

2.2

Reviews:

521,741

Built by Gist

Apps:

Average Rating:

4.8

Reviews:

371

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