What WalaX actually costs, tier by tier
WalaX (ولاء إكس, walax.co) starts from 20 SAR a month on Growth (points and rewards, unlimited orders and customers, a referral program), 69 SAR a month on Launch (adds automated WhatsApp notifications and tier-based rewards), and 99 SAR a month on Business (adds a dedicated account manager) - all figures are the vendor's own "starting from" prices, as of September 2026, with a 20% discount for annual billing.
The important structural difference: WalaX is a Salla-marketplace loyalty widget, not a wallet-pass product. Notifications go out over WhatsApp from the merchant's own number, and there's no Apple Wallet or Google Wallet card at all - a genuinely different mechanic from Waya's free loyalty cards.
That makes WalaX a fit specifically for Salla-based online stores wanting WhatsApp-driven repeat purchases, not for a walk-in shop wanting a card on the customer's lock screen. Compare on mechanic first, price second.
WalaX vs Waya and 7 more Saudi loyalty apps
Every vendor here, side by side, as of September 2026. A cell reading Not found or Unknown means the vendor's site doesn't state it, not that the feature is confirmed absent - and prices change, so verify anything that matters on the vendor's own page before you sign.
Not listed = not on the vendor's site; verify directly.
| Vendor | Cheapest paid (SAR/mo) | Free tier | Apple + Google Wallet | App required? | Geofence | Auto triggers | Scheduled (working hours) | SAR / Saudi co. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waya | 85 | Yes (100 cust.) | Yes / Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Niqati | 49.99 | Yes (50 cust.) | Yes / Yes | No | Claimed | Partial | Not listed | Yes / Yes |
| Loyapro | 59 | None | Yes / Yes | No | Claimed | Yes | Not listed | Yes / Yes |
| Stamp Me | ≈184 (USD) | None | Yes / Yes | No | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | No / No |
| Go-Stamp | ≈92 (annual only) | None | Yes / No | No | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes / Yes |
| WalaX | 20 ("from") | None | No / No | No | Not listed | Yes (WhatsApp) | Not listed | Yes / Unknown |
| Nuqtaty | 89 (flat) | None | Yes / No | No | Unknown | Yes | Not listed | Yes / Unknown |
| Bonat | Unpublished | None | Unknown / Unknown | No | Unknown | Unknown | Not listed | No / Unknown |
| Loopy Loyalty | ≈94 (USD) | None | Yes / Yes | No | Yes | No | Not listed | No / No |
The 12-month math at roughly 300 customers
WalaX's own pricing states unlimited customers on every tier, so 300 doesn't force an upgrade there. Here's a year of each platform's relevant plan, billed monthly unless a vendor states an annual rate.
- WalaX Launch (828 SAR/yr) is the cheapest wallet-adjacent option here, but it isn't a wallet pass at all - it's WhatsApp
- Nuqtaty (1,068 SAR/yr) and Loopy (≈1,125 SAR/yr) both cost more than Waya Growth's annual rate of 867 SAR
- None of the three named vendors publish a geofence with a disclosed radius; Waya's is 50-500 m across up to 10 branches
- Waya's Free plan reaches 0 SAR for the first 100 customers - none of the three cheapest alternatives here offer a free-forever tier
| Vendor / plan | Monthly (SAR) | 12-month cost (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Waya Free (up to 100 customers) | 0 | 0 - caps at 100 customers, doesn't reach 300 |
| Waya Growth (billed monthly) | 85 | 1,020 |
| Waya Growth (billed annually) | ≈72.25 | 867 |
| Waya Premium (billed monthly) | 149 | 1,788 |
| Waya Premium (billed annually) | ≈126.67 | 1,520 |
| WalaX Launch ("from" price) | 69 | 828 (≈662 if paid annually, 20% off) |
| Nuqtaty (single flat plan) | 89 | 1,068 |
| Loopy Loyalty Starter (≈94 SAR, $25 USD approx.) | 94 | ≈1,125 (≈938 if paid annually) |
What actually differs beyond the sticker price
Wallet pass vs WhatsApp
This is the real fork: Waya (and most vendors in the wider table) add a card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, living on the lock screen. WalaX has neither - it messages customers over WhatsApp from the merchant's own number instead, which depends on WhatsApp's own delivery and opt-in rules.
Where each one lives
WalaX is built specifically as a Salla add-on for e-commerce stores. Waya works for any merchant with a QR code and a till, online or walk-in, with no platform dependency.
Notifications and automated triggers
WalaX claims automated WhatsApp notifications on its Launch tier and up. Waya's four named triggers - welcome, stamp added, reward redeemed, and a 14-day win-back - are lock-screen pushes with zero SMS or WhatsApp involved, since Waya has no SMS or WhatsApp channel at all.
Multi-branch and staff
WalaX doesn't publish branch or staff limits by tier on its pricing page. Waya includes 3 branches and 5 staff seats on Growth, unlimited on Premium, both clearly stated.
Where Waya's own limits are, plainly
No platform in this comparison does everything, Waya included. Here's what to know before you commit.
It takes minutes, it's free forever for up to 100 customers, and there's no credit card on the free plan.
Start free at 0 SARWhat to verify on WalaX's pricing page before you sign
WalaX's tiers are all marked "starting from," which is worth pinning down to a final number - see our Saudi loyalty platforms comparison for how it stacks up against wallet-based tools before you commit a year of budget.
- Is VAT included in the sticker price, or added on top at checkout?
- How long is the free trial, and does it genuinely need no credit card?
- Is there a per-branch or per-location fee once you open a second site?
- What happens to enrolled customers' cards if you cancel - do they lose the card?
- Is the price published in SAR, or converted from USD/EUR/AUD at checkout?
- If there's a free tier, does it stay free forever, or expire after a trial window?
What the numbers say about return rate
Price and mechanic comparisons matter less than whether customers actually come back. Here's what we've watched happen on our own side.
One Waya cafe reached 60 customers in about 7 weeks and saw 19 visit 3 or more times - a 35% return rate, run entirely on the free plan.
Waya case-study data, self-reported
How to try Waya against WalaX this week
If your shop is walk-in rather than Salla-based, a wallet card is worth testing directly against a WhatsApp widget before committing to either.
For a physical shop, Waya's lock-screen card and disclosed geofence (50-500 m, up to 10 branches) reach customers who never opened WhatsApp that day, where WalaX depends on WhatsApp delivery and opt-in. Waya's Free plan is also 0 SAR through 100 customers, with SAR pricing, no commission, and Arabic-first cards throughout. For a Salla store specifically wanting WhatsApp automation, WalaX remains the more direct fit - these are different tools for different storefronts. These facts are dated September 2026 and prices change; confirm current numbers on walax.co before you sign.
- Day 1: create your Waya card
Set up a stamp or points card free, no credit card - it's live in minutes, side by side with WalaX.
- Day 2: run both QR codes at the till
Put both programs' QR codes out for a week and watch which one gets scanned and finished more often.
- Day 3: time the notification
Send a welcome message on each platform to your own phone and compare how fast, and where, it actually arrives.
- Day 4: get a written 12-month quote
Ask WalaX for VAT-inclusive pricing in writing and compare it to Waya's public 85 SAR/mo Growth price.
- Day 5: decide, and export first
If you're leaving WalaX, note or export your customer list before cancelling - re-enrollment on Waya happens by a fresh QR scan.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waya really free forever, and what happens at 100 customers?
Yes. Waya's Free plan is 0 SAR forever with no credit card, covering 1 stamp card, 1 branch, and up to 100 customers with 100 messages a month. At 100 customers, new enrollments pause, but everyone already signed up keeps their card.
Does WalaX publish Saudi-specific SAR pricing, or is it USD/EUR converted?
WalaX publishes native SAR pricing - 20, 69, and 99 SAR a month, marked "starting from" - confirmed on its own pricing page as of September 2026, with a 20% discount for annual billing.
Does WalaX support Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?
No. WalaX is a Salla-marketplace loyalty widget that sends notifications over WhatsApp from the merchant's own number. It doesn't add a card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet at all, unlike Waya.
Is there a loyalty program with no customer app download?
Yes - both Waya and WalaX require no app download. Waya uses a wallet pass added by QR scan; WalaX relies on the customer already having WhatsApp and opting in to messages from the merchant.
What should I ask a loyalty vendor before signing a contract?
Ask whether VAT is included, how long the trial runs, whether there's a per-branch fee, and what happens to your customer list if you cancel. See the checklist above for the full list.