Do my existing Shopify gift cards still work with Giftnote?

Yes. Giftnote issues real Shopify gift card codes too, so cards your customers already hold keep working and every card redeems in your normal Shopify checkout.

Can't Shopify already send a gift card to a recipient?

Yes. On supported themes, Shopify can email a gift card to a recipient on a chosen date. Giftnote adds SMS delivery, fully branded emails in Klaviyo, recipient flows, automatic disabling of cards on orders cancelled for fraud, bulk store credit and gift messages for physical orders.

Are Giftnote gift cards real Shopify gift cards?

Yes. Giftnote issues native Shopify gift cards, so they redeem in your normal Shopify checkout and stay valid if you ever uninstall the app.

Can you move my existing gift cards across?

Yes. Migration is free, and our team helps move your existing gift cards across and sets up your Klaviyo flows so customers aren't disrupted.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every plan includes a 30-day free trial, and there is no long-term contract. Giftnote is billed monthly through Shopify.

How much does Giftnote cost?

The Core Gifting plan is $19 a month plus $1 per gift recipient. You can pass the $1 on to the customer. There's no percentage of gift card value and no charge on your other store orders.

All Comparisons

Shopify gift cards vs Giftnote

Shopify's gift cards are free and do the basics well. Giftnote uses the same native gift cards and adds the branded, measurable experience around them.

FIND IT ON THEShopify App Store

5/5 (100+)

Built for Shopify

The Verdict

Shopify's native gift cards are a sensible starting point: they're free, work on every plan and can be emailed to a recipient on a chosen date. Giftnote issues the same native Shopify gift cards, then adds what brands tend to need as gifting grows: SMS delivery, fully branded emails built in Klaviyo, recipients added to Klaviyo or Attentive, automatic disabling of cards on orders cancelled for fraud, bulk store credit, and gift messages for physical products.

What merchants say

Brands running their gifting on Giftnote

“On the digital gift card side, Giftnote is a clear step up from what Shopify offers out of the box. The recipient experience is more polished, the messaging is customizable, and it just feels more intentional, like the gift was thought through rather than auto-generated.”

Grill Masters Club

Shopify App Store review

“Great app and amazing support! We've struggled a lot with finding a gift card app that integrates with our email platform and this was a huge win to find Giftnote!”

Three Bird Nest

Shopify App Store review

“Giftnote has been a fantastic addition to our Shopify store. Not only has our customer experience improved, but our gift card sales have increased as well.”

Faithfull the Brand

Shopify App Store review

WHY GIFTNOTE

What brands get with Giftnote gift cards

Keep native Shopify gift cards. Add the branded experience and the data around them.

Email and SMS delivery
Send now or schedule for a date
Branded emails built in Klaviyo

Branded eGift card delivered by SMS and email

Gift cards that go straight to the recipient

Gifters choose a design, write a message and pick a date. The gift card lands in the recipient's inbox or on their phone by SMS, branded to your store, and the gifter is told when it arrives.

Gift cards and store credit

Native Shopify gift cards

Every card Giftnote issues is a real Shopify gift card, so it works in your Shopify checkout and stays valid even if you stop using the app. Cards are disabled automatically when an order is cancelled for fraud.

Gift cards and store credit

More than gift cards

The same app issues store credit in bulk, runs Gift Back cashback offers, sends gift messages on physical orders timed to delivery and captures every recipient into Klaviyo and Attentive.

Explore features

At a glance

How Giftnote and Shopify Gift Cards approach gifting on Shopify

Giftnote$19/mo

Shopify Gift CardsIncluded with Shopify

Send to the recipient on a chosen date

SMS delivery

Recipient form is email only

Branded emails built in Klaviyo

Editable Shopify template

Gift card form on themes without built-in support

Shopify free themes v9+; others need code

Card disabled automatically when an order is cancelled for fraud

Held on risky orders; deactivated on refund

Bulk issuing from a CSV

No native CSV import

Balance-check widget

Balance shown on the gift card page

Unused-balance reminders via Klaviyo

Not built in

Giftnote

$19/mo

Send to the recipient on a chosen date
SMS delivery
Branded emails built in Klaviyo
Gift card form on themes without built-in support

Card disabled automatically when an order is cancelled for fraud
Bulk issuing from a CSV
Balance-check widget
Unused-balance reminders via Klaviyo

Shopify Gift Cards

Included with Shopify

Send to the recipient on a chosen date
SMS deliveryRecipient form is email only
Branded emails built in KlaviyoEditable Shopify template
Gift card form on themes without built-in supportShopify free themes v9+; others need code

Card disabled automatically when an order is cancelled for fraudHeld on risky orders; deactivated on refund
Bulk issuing from a CSVNo native CSV import
Balance-check widgetBalance shown on the gift card page
Unused-balance reminders via KlaviyoNot built in

Simple pricing, no share of sales

Shopify's gift cards are included in your plan. Giftnote adds $1 per gift recipient, which you can pass on to the customer.

Recommended

Giftnote

$19/mo

Core Gifting

+ $1 per gift recipient. Gift cards, store credit and gift messages included.

Shopify Gift Cards

Included with Shopify

Gift cards on every Shopify plan, with recipient email and scheduled delivery on supported themes.

Works with the tools you already use

Giftnote connects with your Shopify stack, from email and SMS platforms to returns, reviews and fulfilment.

Sync every gift order and recipient into Klaviyo, then trigger branded email and SMS flows the moment a gift is scheduled, delivered, or redeemed.

Integrate gift purchases with Yotpo loyalty programs. Reward customers with points for gifting and drive repeat purchases through SMS and email.

Embed Giftnote directly in your Rebuy Smart Cart experience. Offer gift options at checkout and drive additional revenue through personalized recommendations.

Let customers gift subscriptions and send personalised messages with every recurring order powered by Recharge.

Empower your support team with full Giftnote order context inside Gorgias so every gift-related ticket is resolved faster.

Power your SMS marketing with gift-related triggers. Send timely notifications when gifts are purchased, shipped, or delivered to recipients.

Collect reviews from gift recipients through Okendo after a Giftnote experience to build authentic social proof.

Handle gift returns cleanly through Loop — allow recipients to directly handle refunds, exchanges, and store credit flow to the right person.

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Adding Giftnote to Shopify gift cards

Your existing Shopify gift cards keep working. Onboarding is founder-led and free.

Install Giftnote

Install from the Shopify App Store and start your 30-day free trial.

Install now

Set up with our team

We set up the gift card form, branded Klaviyo emails and SMS delivery. Cards customers already hold stay valid.

Test and go live

Place a test order, check the gift message and recipient flows, then switch over when you're ready.

Start your free trial

Frequently asked questions

See more FAQ's

Automated gifting

Paperless & branded

New revenue stream

See Giftnote with your own products

Book a demo and we'll show you Giftnote gift cards on your store.

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