The free Loopy Loyalty alternative that runs in any browser.
Brewstamp gives you a digital coffee loyalty card without the Apple Wallet / Google Wallet pass workflow — and without the $25/month minimum. Customers scan a QR code, the card opens in their browser, you approve the stamp.
In short
Brewstamp is a Loopy Loyalty alternative for cafes that want a faster, browser-based digital stamp card. Both products skip the customer-app problem; the differences are in delivery mechanism (browser link vs Apple/Google Wallet pass), pricing (free tier vs $25/month minimum), and setup time.
Brewstamp vs Loopy Loyalty
The honest comparison
Pulled from each product's public pricing and feature pages. Last reviewed May 2026.
| Feature | Brewstamp | Loopy Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Customer app required | No — runs in the browser | No — uses Apple/Google Wallet |
| Starting price | Free up to 100 stamps | $25/month minimum |
| Card delivery | Web link, instant | —Wallet pass install |
| Apple/Google Wallet | Not yet | Native Wallet passes |
| Max stamps per card | —Configurable | Up to 30 |
| Real-time merchant approval | Yes — every stamp | Stamper app |
| Multi-merchant programs | Single-shop focus | Yes |
| Setup time | Under 2 minutes | —Card design + pass setup |
Why cafes switch
Reasons cafes choose Brewstamp over Loopy Loyalty
Free to start, $5/month flat after
Loopy Loyalty's lowest plan is $25/month. Brewstamp covers your first 100 stamps for free, then $5/month for unlimited stamps. For most independent cafes, that's the difference between trying it and not.
Web link beats Wallet-pass install
Loopy delivers cards as Apple Wallet / Google Wallet passes — neat, but every customer has to tap through an OS-level install dialog. Brewstamp opens the card in the browser instantly. Faster for the customer, fewer drop-offs.
One-shop simplicity
Loopy's strength is multi-merchant programs and configurable card mechanics. If you run one cafe and just want stamps-and-redeem, Brewstamp removes the configuration overhead.
Less to manage
No card-design tool to learn, no pass templates to maintain, no Wallet developer concepts. Print one QR code, run one program.
When Loopy Loyalty might be the better fit
We're not for everyone
Loopy Loyalty does some things Brewstamp doesn't — pick the tool that matches what you actually need:
- You want Apple Wallet / Google Wallet integration. Loopy's whole architecture is built around Wallet passes. If you want your loyalty card sitting next to your customers' boarding passes and credit cards, Loopy nails that — Brewstamp doesn't ship Wallet passes (yet).
- You're running a multi-merchant program. Loopy supports loyalty programs that span multiple businesses (e.g. a precinct loyalty card across several cafes). Brewstamp is designed for a single shop.
- You want highly configurable card mechanics. Loopy lets you set up to 30 stamps, custom card art, and rich card design. If your loyalty design sense is opinionated, Loopy gives you more knobs.
Testimonials
What people say
“Working with Brewstamp has increased our customer loyalty. We love how easy it is to use and redeem free coffees.”
Jo
Cafe owner
“Our customers are stoked to join the paperless movement as part of their daily coffee routine.”
Isaac
Bruns Beach Coffee Shop
Pricing
One-fifth the price of Loopy Loyalty
No tiered features locked behind enterprise plans. One simple price, all features.
FAQ
Loopy Loyalty alternative — questions cafe owners ask
Is Brewstamp a free Loopy Loyalty alternative?+
Yes — Brewstamp is free for your first 100 stamps total, then $5/month for unlimited stamps. Loopy Loyalty's lowest plan is $25/month with a free trial.
Does Brewstamp support Apple Wallet and Google Wallet?+
Not yet. This is one of the genuine differences between the two products. Loopy's architecture is Wallet-pass-first; Brewstamp delivers the loyalty card as a web page that opens when the customer scans your QR code. If Wallet integration is a hard requirement, Loopy is the better choice today.
How is Brewstamp different from Loopy Loyalty?+
Both skip the customer-app problem, but they solve it differently: Loopy uses Apple/Google Wallet passes; Brewstamp opens the card in a browser. Brewstamp is cheaper to start (free vs $25/month), simpler to set up, and aimed at independent single-location cafes rather than multi-merchant programs.
Can I migrate my Loopy Loyalty customers to Brewstamp?+
There's no automated migration path. Because Brewstamp doesn't require any install, your regulars can move over by scanning your new Brewstamp QR code on their next visit. Run both for a few weeks.
Is Loopy Loyalty good?+
Yes — Loopy is a mature, well-reviewed product with strong Apple/Google Wallet support and multi-merchant capability. For some cafes it's the right choice. Brewstamp targets the cafes that want something cheaper and simpler.
