Smile.io vs Marsello

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Customer Loyalty & Rewards Software. Last verified June 18, 2026.

The short answer

Smile.io ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #10) for Retailers and ecommerce brands running loyalty programs. Best pure-play loyalty tool for ease of use and core features.

At a glance

Smile.ioMarsello
Top 11 rank#2 / The 11 Best Customer Loyalty & Rewards Software#10 / The 11 Best Customer Loyalty & Rewards Software
Score (out of 9.4)9.17.5
Best forDedicated loyalty for SMBsAll-in-one marketing for SMBs
Pricing$$ ($49 to $999/mo)$$ ($100 to $500+/mo)
HQKitchener, CanadaWellington, New Zealand
Founded20122014

Smile.io

Best pure-play loyalty tool for ease of use and core features.

smile.io

See full entry in The 11 Best Customer Loyalty & Rewards Software

Marsello

Simplified, affordable loyalty and marketing automation for small teams.

www.marsello.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Customer Loyalty & Rewards Software

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