8 Best myCred Alternatives for WooCommerce Stores (2026)

myCred is a powerful points engine — but “powerful” and “ready to launch” are two different things. After testing eight plugins on a live WooCommerce store, I found that most store owners searching for the best myCred alternatives want one thing: a loyalty program they can actually launch this week, not a developer project that takes months. Here is what I found. Which plugins are worth your time.

What is myCred – and why do stores look for alternatives?

myCred is a WordPress points management framework. It is highly flexible and developer-friendly — you can build almost any points-based system on top of it. That flexibility is also its biggest drawback for most WooCommerce store owners.

Here is what typically pushes people to look elsewhere:

• Setup complexity. myCred requires multiple add-ons and custom configuration to run a standard loyalty program. There is no “install and launch” path.
• WooCommerce integration gaps. Core myCred is not WooCommerce-first. Connecting it to your store’s orders, products, and customer data requires extra plugins.
• No built-in VIP tiers or referral program. These are separate paid add-ons.
• Maintenance overhead. Keeping multiple myCred add-ons updated and compatible is ongoing work.
• Limited non-technical support. The documentation assumes developer knowledge.

If you want a loyalty program — not a points framework — you need a different tool.

Also Read: Best WooCommerce Points and Rewards Plugins

How I evaluated these plugins

I installed each plugin on a WooCommerce test store running WooCommerce 9.x and WordPress 6.7. Here is what I checked:

• Setup time. How long from install to first live campaign?
• WooCommerce depth. Does it hook into orders, products, categories, and customer roles natively?
• Core loyalty features. Points earning, reward redemption, referrals, VIP tiers, birthday rewards, point expiry.
• Ease of use. Can a non-developer configure it without reading a 40-page manual?
• Pricing transparency. Is the pricing clear, and does the free version actually do something useful?
• Migration from myCred. Is there a documented path to move existing points data?

Comparison table: 8 best myCred alternatives at a glance

Plugin	Best For	Free Plan	Starts At	Rating
WPLoyalty	Full loyalty program, WooCommerce-first	Yes	$105/year	4.9/5 (250+ reviews)
YITH Points & Rewards	Stores already in YITH ecosystem	No	$139.99/year	4.2/5 (website)
WooCommerce Points & Rewards	Automattic-native stores	No	$89.50/year	2.4/5 (WC.com)
WP Swings Points & Rewards	Budget-conscious stores	Yes	$99/year	4.2/5 (WP.org)
Advanced Loyalty Program	Coupon-heavy stores	No (loyalty add-on)	$99.50/year	4.5/5 (WP.org)
Rewards WP	Simple points programs	No	$79.50/year	5.0/5 (WP.org)
GamiPress	Gamification-heavy sites	Yes	$199/year	4.8/5 (WP.org)
Marsello	Omnichannel retail	No	$60/month	4.3/5 (app reviews)

1. WPLoyalty

I installed WPLoyalty on a fresh WooCommerce store and had a working points-for-purchase campaign live in under 15 minutes. The setup flow is logical — create an earn campaign, create a reward, done. A non-technical store owner can configure it without reading a 40-page manual.

myCred ships you a points engine. WPLoyalty ships you a running program — earn campaigns, reward types, VIP tiers, referrals, and a launcher widget, configured and ready to go.

Disclosure: WPLoyalty is published by Flycart, the team behind this blog. It is included here because it directly competes on the same criteria as every other plugin in this list. The cons below are real.

What you get:

• Earn actions (free): Points for purchase (1 point per $1 or fixed per order)
• Earn actions(Pro): Sign-up, birthday, referral, product review, social share (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp), achievements, daily sign-ins, spend-based milestones
• Reward types: Points conversion, fixed discount, percentage discount, free product, free shipping
• VIP Levels / Tiers: Tier customers by total earned points; unlock multipliers and exclusive perks per tier
• Referral program: Reward both referrer and referee after the first successful purchase
• Launcher Widget: Floating on-site widget so customers discover and redeem rewards from any page
• Point expiry: Set expiry windows with automated reminder emails
• Conditional campaigns: Target by user role, product category, currency, language, order history, and more
• Migration tools: Import CSV from WP Swings, WooCommerce Points & Rewards, and other platforms

What real users say:

“We migrated from myCred in an afternoon. The CSV import worked cleanly and our customers didn’t notice any disruption.” – Store owner review, WordPress.org, 2025

My honest take:

WPLoyalty is my top pick for any WooCommerce store that wants a real loyalty program – not a framework. The free version handles basic points-for-purchase, which is enough to test the concept. The PRO plan at $105/year unlocks everything else.

The main limitation: it is WooCommerce-only. If you run a non-WooCommerce store, look elsewhere.

Pricing: Free Lite version on WordPress.org. PRO starts at $105/year (single site), $155/year (3 sites), $295/year (10 sites). 14-day money-back guarantee.

Best for: WooCommerce stores at any size that want tiers, referrals, and a branded loyalty experience without SaaS pricing.

2. YITH WooCommerce Points and Rewards

YITH’s points and rewards plugin is one of the oldest in this space. I found the configuration panel familiar if you have used other YITH products — lots of options, but the UI feels dated compared to newer plugins. Setup took about 35 minutes to get a basic earn/burn program running.

The plugin handles earn rules and redemption well. Where it falls short is tiers and referrals — those require separate YITH add-ons, which adds cost quickly.

What you get:

• Points earned per purchase (configurable rate)
• Points redeemable as cart discounts
• Bonus points for specific products or categories
• Points expiry settings
• Email notifications for point events
• My Account integration showing balance and history
• Compatibility with other YITH plugins (wishlist, reviews, membership)

My honest take:

If you are already paying for YITH’s bundle, this plugin makes sense. If you are starting fresh, the per-add-on pricing model adds up fast. Referrals and VIP tiers are not included — you will need separate YITH purchases. For myCred migrants who want a simpler setup, WPLoyalty or WP Swings will get you further for less.

Pricing: Free version is discontinued. PRO at $139.99/year (single site).

Best for: Stores already in the YITH plugin ecosystem.

Also Read: YITH WooCommerce Points and Rewards Alternatives

3. WooCommerce Points and Rewards (by Woo)

This is the official WooCommerce extension maintained by Automattic. I tested it on the same store and found the setup straightforward — but also notably limited. You get earn-on-purchase and redeem-for-discount. That is essentially the full feature set.

No referral program. No VIP tiers. No birthday rewards. No social sharing. No launcher widget. It is the most basic loyalty mechanic you can add to WooCommerce, wrapped in an official package.

What you get:

• Points earned per dollar spent (configurable)
• Points redeemable as order discounts
• Points balance in My Account
• Admin can manually adjust points
• Points logged per order
• Basic email notifications

My honest take:

For stores that want the absolute simplest points program and value the Automattic support relationship, this works. For anyone who wants tiers, referrals, or any advanced loyalty mechanic, it will feel underpowered within a month.

It is also the only plugin here with no free version. If you are evaluating your options, the full range of WooCommerce points and rewards plugins shows how much more dedicated tools offer at similar price points.

Pricing: $89.50/year (single site). No free version.

Best for: Stores that want official WooCommerce support and only need basic earn/burn.

4. WP Swings Points and Rewards

WP Swings offers a generous free version and a PRO tier that undercuts most competitors. I found the setup took about 25 minutes for a basic program. The UI is functional but not polished — expect to spend time in settings menus that are not always intuitive.

The plugin covers the core loyalty mechanics well. Where it struggles is conditional logic — the rules engine is simpler than WPLoyalty’s, and I hit limitations quickly when trying to set up category-specific earn rates.

What you get:

• Points for purchase
• Sign-up, referral, birthday rewards
• Points redemption as cart discount
• Points expiry
• Email notifications
• My Account points dashboard
• Basic import/export for customer points

My honest take:

WP Swings is a solid entry point if budget is the primary constraint. The free version does more than most free tiers. The PRO version at $89/year is competitive. The trade-off is a less refined UI and weaker conditional logic compared to WPLoyalty. If you outgrow it, WPLoyalty has a migration add-on that imports WP Swings data.

Pricing: Free version on WordPress.org. PRO starts at $99/year (single site).

Best for: Budget-conscious stores launching their first loyalty program.

5. Advanced Loyalty Program

Advanced Coupons is primarily a coupon enhancement plugin. Its Loyalty Program add-on extends that with a points system. I found the integration with the coupon engine genuinely useful — if your store already runs complex coupon logic, having loyalty points that generate coupons in the same system is clean.

The downside: loyalty is a bolt-on, not a core feature. The earn/redeem mechanics are less flexible than dedicated loyalty plugins, and there are no VIP tiers or referral programs built in.

What you get:

• Points earned per purchase
• Points redeemable as WooCommerce coupons
• BOGO and cart condition rules (from core Advanced Coupons)
• Auto-apply coupons when points threshold is reached
• Points balance in My Account
• Email notifications

My honest take:

If Advanced Coupons is already your coupon engine, the Loyalty add-on is a logical extension. If you are starting fresh and want a loyalty program, buying a coupon plugin + loyalty add-on is more expensive and more complex than a dedicated loyalty plugin. Skip this if loyalty is your primary goal.

Pricing: Advanced Coupons free version on WordPress.org. Loyalty Program add-on starts at $99.50/year.

Best for: Stores already running Advanced Coupons who want to add a basic points layer.

Also Read: Best WooCommerce Smart Coupon Plugins

6. RewardsWP

Rewards WP is a lightweight loyalty plugin with a clean interface. I had a basic program running in about 20 minutes. The plugin does not try to do everything — it focuses on earn-on-purchase and redeem-for-discount, and it does those two things cleanly.

The limitations show up quickly if you want anything beyond the basics. No referral program, no VIP tiers, no birthday rewards, no conditional logic. It is a points counter with a redemption mechanism. If you are comparing your options across the broader category of loyalty plugins for WordPress, Rewards WP sits firmly at the lightweight end of the spectrum.

What you get:

• Points earned per purchase
• Points redeemable as cart discounts
• Points balance in My Account
• Admin point management
• Email notifications
• Basic display customization

My honest take:

Rewards WP earns its place for stores that genuinely only need a simple points program and want it to work without fuss. If you think you might want tiers or referrals in the next 12 months, start with a more capable plugin — migrating loyalty data is always painful.

Pricing: Starts at $79.50/year (single site). No free version.

7. GamiPress

GamiPress is the closest alternative to myCred in terms of philosophy — it is a gamification engine, not a packaged loyalty program. You build the experience yourself using its points types, achievements, and ranks system. I found the free version genuinely powerful, but setup took over an hour to get a WooCommerce-integrated program running.

The WooCommerce integration requires a separate add-on. The free core plugin is impressive for non-commerce gamification (learning platforms, membership sites), but WooCommerce store owners will need to buy add-ons to connect it to purchases.

What you get:

• Multiple points types
• Achievements and badges
• Ranks system
• WooCommerce integration
• Leaderboards
• Notifications
• REST API access

My honest take:

GamiPress is the right choice if you are migrating from myCred specifically because you want the same developer-friendly flexibility — just with a more active development community and better documentation. For store owners who want a ready-to-launch loyalty program, the setup overhead is too high. This is a builder’s tool.

Pricing: Free core plugin on WordPress.org . Starts at $199/year

Best for: Developers and technically confident store owners who want myCred-style flexibility with better WooCommerce add-on support.

Also Read: Best Gamification Plugins for WordPress

8. Marsello (best for omnichannel retail)

Marsello is a SaaS loyalty and marketing platform built for omnichannel retail. It integrates with WooCommerce, Shopify, and major POS systems. I found the WooCommerce setup took about 45 minutes including the API connection.

The feature set is genuinely impressive — loyalty points, tiers, referrals, email marketing, SMS, and POS sync in one platform. The price reflects that.Retailers evaluating omnichannel ecommerce platforms will find Marsello sits at the premium end of the loyalty stack.

What you get:

• Points for purchases (online + POS)
• VIP tiers
• Referral program
• Email and SMS marketing built in
• Automated campaigns
• Customer segmentation
• POS integration (Lightspeed, Vend, Square, and others)
• Analytics and reporting

My honest take:

Marsello is genuinely excellent if you run a physical store alongside your WooCommerce site and need loyalty to work seamlessly across both.The SaaS pricing also means your customer data lives on Marsello’s servers.

Pricing: Starts at $60/month. No free version. No WordPress.org listing.

How to choose: which myCred alternative fits your store?

The right myCred alternative depends less on feature counts and more on your store’s stage, technical comfort, and growth plans. Use these signals to narrow the field:

• Choose by launch timeline: If you want a loyalty program live this week without developer help, WPLoyalty or WP Swings get you there fastest — both run a working earn-and-redeem program in under 30 minutes. If you have development resources and want full control over points logic, GamiPress preserves the myCred-style flexibility you’re used to.
• Match the tool to your feature ceiling: Need VIP tiers and referrals out of the box? WPLoyalty includes both without add-ons, while YITH and Advanced Coupons make you buy them separately. If you only need points-for-purchase and discount redemption, Rewards WP or the official WooCommerce extension keep things minimal — but migrating loyalty data later is painful, so don’t under-buy if growth is likely.
• Consider your existing stack: Already paying for the YITH bundle or running Advanced Coupons as your coupon engine? Their loyalty add-ons slot in cleanly. Running a physical store alongside WooCommerce? Marsello’s POS sync justifies its SaaS pricing.
• For most stores: If you want a complete, brandable loyalty program without per-feature costs or monthly fees, WPLoyalty is the strongest all-round fit for WooCommerce.

Also Read: Best Customer Loyalty Program Ideas with Examples

What most stores overlook when switching from myCred

Switching loyalty plugins is not just a technical migration — it is a customer communication moment. Here is what I have seen go wrong:

1. Not communicating the change to customers. If customers log in and their points balance looks different or the redemption flow has changed, they notice. Send an email before you switch. Explain what is changing and what is staying the same.

2. Ignoring the retention math. Research from Bain & Company consistently shows that increasing customer retention by 5% can increase profits by 25–95%. The plugin you choose matters less than actually launching and maintaining the program. A simple WPLoyalty setup that runs reliably beats a complex myCred configuration that nobody manages.

3. Skipping point expiry. Point expiry creates urgency. Customers with expiring points are significantly more likely to make a purchase. WPLoyalty’s point expiry add-on sends automated reminder emails before points expire — a low-effort retention trigger most stores never set up.

4. Not using a launcher widget. Most loyalty programs fail because customers forget they exist. A floating launcher widget keeps the program visible on every page. WPLoyalty’s launcher widget shows points balance, available rewards, and the referral link without requiring customers to navigate to My Account.

For a deeper look at building a program customers actually engage with, see how to set up a VIP loyalty program in WooCommerce

Conclusion

myCred is a capable points engine — but it is built for developers, not store owners. If you want a loyalty program you can launch, manage, and grow without writing code, the best myCred alternatives give you that.

Here are my top three picks:

• WPLoyalty: best overall for WooCommerce stores that want a complete, out-of-the-box loyalty program with tiers, referrals, and a launcher widget at a one-time annual price.
• WP Swings: best budget option if you are just starting out and need to validate the concept before investing.
• GamiPress: best if you specifically want myCred-style developer flexibility with better WooCommerce add-on support.

For most WooCommerce store owners, WPLoyalty is the right call. The free version proves the concept. The PRO plan at $105/year unlocks everything a real loyalty program needs — without the SaaS pricing that eats into your margins.

Also Read: How to Setup a Points Reward System in WooCommerce

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