Customers must download an app
Piggy requires customers to install the Piggy app or a branded app. This creates friction that reduces participation, especially for walk-in customers.
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A Simpler Piggy Alternative
Piggy is feature-rich but complex — and starts at €40/month with a required app download. Punchly gives you browser-based loyalty at €24/month with a 10-minute setup.
No credit card required • €24/location/month • Cancel anytime
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Quick comparison
Punchly is best for
Small businesses wanting simple, no-app punch card loyalty at 40% lower cost without CRM complexity or app downloads.
Piggy is best for
Businesses needing a full loyalty + CRM + marketing automation suite with gamification, gift cards, and advanced integrations.
Why teams switch
What small businesses find difficult about Piggy
Starts at €40/month — and pricing is opaque
Piggy costs at least €40/month, with higher tiers requiring a sales call. For a simple stamp card, that is significant overhead.
Feature overload for simple needs
Full CRM, marketing automation, gamification, and gift cards are powerful — but overkill when you just need a reliable punch card program.
How does Punchly replace Piggy?
Keep the loyalty outcomes, drop the complexity and app requirement.
Step 1
Create your digital punch card
Set reward rules and generate a QR poster. No POS integration or app configuration required.
Step 2
Customers scan in the browser
No app download needed. Customers scan the QR with their phone camera and access their card instantly.
Step 3
Track and re-engage automatically
Built-in reminders and analytics replace the need for a full marketing automation suite.
See your monthly return
Compare revenue lift at €24/month versus €40+/month with Piggy.
+40
extra visits/month
+€560
extra revenue/month
23x
return on investment
Switching from Piggy at €40/month to Punchly at €24/month saves €16 per location per month — €192/year.
Why teams pick Punchly over Piggy
The retention you need, without the complexity you do not.
No app download for customers
Punchly works in the phone browser. No Piggy app, no branded app — every customer can participate immediately.
40% lower monthly cost
At €24/location/month, Punchly is significantly cheaper than Piggy while covering the core loyalty needs of small businesses.
Simple enough for any team
No CRM setup, no marketing automation configuration. Print a QR poster, train staff in 5 minutes, and go live.
6 languages built in
Punchly supports 6 languages out of the box, matching the multilingual needs of businesses in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
How does Punchly compare to Piggy?
| Feature | Punchly | Piggy |
|---|---|---|
| Customer app required | No — browser only | Yes — Piggy or branded app |
| Monthly price | €24/location | From €40/month (opaque higher tiers) |
| Setup time | ~10 minutes | Days — requires CRM configuration |
| Feature scope | Focused punch card + reminders | Full CRM + automation + gamification |
| Languages | 6 languages | Multiple |
"Piggy had more features than we could ever use. Punchly does what we actually need — simple stamp cards — at a price that makes sense for a single location."
Simple loyalty at a fair price
Everything included. No contracts. No setup fees.
€24
per location / month
- Unlimited stamps and customers
- Email & SMS reminders
- Staff PIN fraud protection
- Full analytics dashboard
- Multi-location support
- 14-day free trial
3+ locations: 15% off • 5+ locations: 25% off
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Piggy alternative FAQ
Answers for businesses considering a switch from Piggy.
Get simple loyalty without the app overhead
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