BatchCard vs Rise.ai
BatchCard costs $9.99/mo for 2,500 cards with zero usage-based fees. Rise.ai starts at $19.99/mo for 100 store orders with per-order overage charges. If you need bulk gift cards without loyalty or store credit features, BatchCard delivers more value at a fraction of the cost.
Compare key capabilities like bulk creation and email delivery, or see full pricing.
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Feature Comparison
Side-by-side look at pricing and features. See full BatchCard pricing
| Feature | BatchCard | Rise.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0/mo (Free plan) | $19.99/mo (Starter) |
| Mid-tier price | $9.99/mo (Pro) | $59.99/mo (Small-Business) |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee | Monthly fee + per-order overage |
| Usage-based fees | None | $0.10-$0.20 per extra order |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Bulk gift card creation | Yes | Yes |
| CSV import | Yes | No |
| CSV export | Yes | No |
| Full code capture | Yes | No |
| Email delivery | Yes | Yes |
| Custom code prefixes | Yes | No |
| Scheduled delivery | Yes | No |
| Batch management | Yes | No |
| Loyalty programs | No | Yes |
| Store credit | No | Yes |
| Referral programs | No | Yes |
Pricing and features verified March 2026. Visit Rise.ai for current details.
Where BatchCard Wins
- Flat $9.99/mo for up to 2,500 cards, no overage fees
- CSV import for bulk creation from spreadsheets
- Full 16-digit code capture on every card
- Scheduled delivery for timed campaigns
- Free plan with 25 cards/mo, no credit card required
- Installs in under a minute, no onboarding needed
Learn more about CSV import and export and scheduled delivery.
Where Rise.ai Wins
- Built-in loyalty and referral programs
- Store credit automation and workflows
- Advanced analytics across gift cards, loyalty, and referrals
- Larger ecosystem for merchants needing an all-in-one rewards platform
Who Should Choose What
Choose BatchCard if...
Choose BatchCard if you need to create gift cards in bulk at predictable pricing. You want CSV import, full code capture, and scheduled delivery without paying for loyalty features you do not use.
Choose Rise.ai if...
Choose Rise.ai if you need a combined loyalty, store credit, and gift card platform. Their per-order pricing makes sense for stores with high gift card redemption volume paired with loyalty programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rise.ai Starter costs $19.99/mo for 100 monthly store orders, with $0.20 charged per additional order. BatchCard Pro costs $9.99/mo for up to 2,500 gift cards with no overage fees. For merchants who primarily need bulk gift card creation, BatchCard delivers more volume at lower cost.
Rise.ai focuses on gift card sales, store credit, and loyalty workflows. It does not offer CSV-based bulk gift card creation. BatchCard was built specifically for merchants who need to create hundreds or thousands of gift cards from a spreadsheet.
Yes. Install BatchCard from the Shopify App Store, and you can start creating gift cards immediately. Your existing Shopify gift cards remain untouched. Both apps can coexist if you want to test before switching.
No. BatchCard focuses exclusively on bulk gift card creation, code capture, and delivery. If you need loyalty programs or store credit automation, Rise.ai or a dedicated loyalty app may be a better fit.
BatchCard. You can upload a CSV with employee details, create gift cards in bulk with custom code prefixes for tracking, and deliver them via email. Rise.ai is designed for customer-facing loyalty and does not specialize in internal gift card programs.
Flat pricing. Full code capture. No overage fees.
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