The short version
Loyverse bundles a points-based loyalty module into its own free point-of-sale system at 0 SAR, as of September 2026. That's genuinely free — but it comes with no native Apple or Google Wallet pass, no native geofence, and no native automated triggers.
All three of those require a separate paid third-party add-on called Passquare Wallet Passes, priced from €39/30 days, built by a different company entirely. Waya ships wallet passes, geofence, and triggers natively, with no add-on to buy.
If you already run Loyverse as your free POS and want the absolute lowest-cost loyalty add-on, its bundled module is free. If you want wallet passes and geofence without paying a second vendor, that's Waya.
If you keep Loyverse as your POS, see how Waya adds wallet cards on top of Loyverse receipts.
Notifications, side by side
Notifications are where a loyalty card either earns its keep or sits unused in a wallet. Here is exactly what Loyverse publishes about its own notification stack, compared field by field against what Waya publishes about ours, as of September 2026.
Prices, features, and limits change — verify anything that matters to your decision on the vendor's own site before you commit.
| Notification feature | Waya | Loyverse |
|---|---|---|
| Lock-screen push | Apple Wallet (APNs) and Google Wallet, native, no extra app | None native — Apple and Google Wallet passes require the paid third-party Passquare add-on |
| Geofence | Apple Wallet only, up to 10 branches, 50–500 m radius, zero message quota | None native — only available through the same paid Passquare add-on |
| Automatic triggers | Welcome, stamp added, reward redeemed, 14-day win-back — each editable, on/off | None native — no welcome, win-back, or similar lifecycle automation built into Loyverse itself |
| Scheduled campaigns | Respect the shop's working hours — a send outside opening hours moves to the next open slot | Not found |
| Audience targeting | Everyone, a lifecycle segment, a program, or hand-picked customers | None native — only via a Mailchimp integration for email |
| Message pricing | Free 100/mo, Growth 5,000/mo, Premium unlimited; top-up 500 messages for 5 SAR | Loyalty is free inside the free POS; the Passquare wallet add-on is separate, from €39/30 days |
| SMS / WhatsApp | None — wallet lock-screen only, no SMS, no WhatsApp | None native — email only, via a Mailchimp integration |
Pricing, side by side
Loyverse's published tiers, compared against Waya's three plans. Where Loyverse prices outside SAR, the SAR figure is our own approximate conversion for comparison only, not a number Loyverse publishes.
| Feature | Waya (Free plan) | Loyverse (free POS + loyalty) |
|---|---|---|
| Base cost | 0 SAR forever, up to 100 customers | 0 SAR — loyalty bundled into the free POS |
| Wallet pass | Native Apple + Google Wallet, included | Not native — requires the paid Passquare add-on (from €39/30 days) |
| Geofence + triggers | Native, included on every plan | Not native — same paid third-party add-on required |
Where Loyverse is the better pick
We'd rather tell you honestly where the other product wins than pretend Waya is the right fit for every shop.
- You already run Loyverse as your point-of-sale system and want the absolute lowest incremental cost for basic points
- You're comfortable managing a second, separate vendor (Passquare) if you later want wallet passes or geofencing
- You want loyalty attached directly to transaction data at checkout rather than a manual staff scan
- You operate at very high transaction volumes across multiple stores under one free account
Where Waya wins
The core difference: what Loyverse calls 'loyalty' is a barcode-and-receipt points tracker inside its POS, not a wallet-pass product. To get an actual Apple Wallet or Google Wallet card with geofencing, a Loyverse merchant has to sign up for and pay a completely separate company, Passquare, starting at roughly €39 per 30 days.
Waya ships the wallet pass, the geofence, and the automated triggers as one native product, with a free tier that needs no second vendor and no additional subscription to unlock lock-screen messaging.
Waya's limits, plainly
State our limits plainly, once: Waya has no POS or till integration, so a staff member scans the customer's card on an ordinary phone; there's no SMS channel, only wallet lock-screen messages; the Android merchant app is still in closed testing, so Android staff use the web dashboard; and the Free plan stops adding new customers and messages at 100 of each, though everyone already enrolled keeps their card.
If you're weighing a POS-bundled loyalty tool against a standalone one, LoyaltyPass is a useful opposite-extreme comparison — a one-time custom build instead of a bundled module.
Switch to Waya in a week
None of this needs a long rollout or a signed contract to test. A single-branch shop can go from nothing to a working, free program in five to seven working days.
- Day 1: build the card
Pick stamp, points, balance, or discount, add your logo and colors, and choose the Free plan to launch at 0 SAR.
- Day 2: print the QR poster
Print the poster from the dashboard and put it where staff already hand the customer something — a receipt, keys, a bag.
- Day 3: set your branch and geofence
Add your branch address, and on Growth or above set the geofence radius separately from the address text.
- Day 4: turn on the triggers
Turn on welcome, stamp, reward, and the 14-day win-back message, writing each one before you go live.
- Days 5–7: watch enrollments
Track signups and returning customers on the dashboard, and decide whether to upgrade before you hit the 100-customer ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waya cheaper than Loyverse?
It depends what you need. Loyverse's basic points module is free, matching Waya's Free plan on price — but a comparable Apple/Google Wallet pass on Loyverse requires the separate paid Passquare add-on (from €39/30 days), which Waya includes natively at 0 SAR.
Do customers need an app?
No. A Waya card is an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet pass added in three taps — scan a QR code, type a first name and mobile number, tap once to add the pass. A device with neither wallet gets a web card at the same link instead.
What happens after 100 customers on Free?
New enrollments and new messages pause once a shop passes 100 customers or 100 messages in a month on the Free plan. Everyone already enrolled keeps their card and keeps collecting stamps or points — nothing already running breaks. Growth at 85 SAR/mo removes both ceilings.
Does Waya connect to my POS?
No. Waya has no point-of-sale or till integration — a staff member scans the customer's card on an ordinary phone, in the web dashboard or the Waya iOS app, and that scan is what counts as a visit.
Can I use Waya alongside Loyverse as my POS?
Yes. Waya has no POS integration by design, so it works beside any till, including Loyverse — a staff member scans the Waya card on an ordinary phone, separately from whatever Loyverse rings up at checkout.