GiftFly

GiftFly is an eGift card platform for local businesses that want to sell cards online and use them in marketing or fundraising. It is best suited to merchants who value those tools more than a dedicated Android redemption app or a subscription-free transaction structure.

Its broad campaign and sales toolkit comes with no monthly charge, but per-transaction processing and convenience fees mean “free” does not mean cost-free.

Overview

Customers can buy digital gift cards at any time and receive them by email or text. Merchants can sell through their website and Facebook page, so the platform can serve online buyers as well as customers redeeming cards in person. Gift cards do not expire, giving recipients flexibility over when to spend them.

GiftFly also supports multiple locations, gift card reporting and Clover Register integration. The dashboard brings card creation, sales and promotions together with real-time sales and redemption activity. That is a useful combination for businesses treating gift cards as an ongoing sales channel, not just a seasonal offering.

Key features

Sales and promotion

Merchants can create unlimited digital card designs without a monthly charge. Email promotions, bonus offers, giveaways and flash campaigns give businesses several ways to put cards in front of customers. The free plan includes 5,000 promotional emails per month; merchants who depend on larger email campaigns should account for that ceiling.

Fundraising

Fundraising campaigns can set sales goals and contribution levels, and use custom card designs. That makes GiftFly a better fit for a business or community group looking to connect gift card sales with a defined cause than a basic card checkout alone.

Redemption and point of sale

The merchant app can scan and redeem cards, handle refunds and show sales activity. Clover Register integration lets merchants sell and redeem cards at a Clover terminal. GiftFly’s Android merchant app is still in development, however; Android merchants are advised to use Quick Redeem from the dashboard in the meantime. That workaround may be less convenient than a dedicated mobile redemption app.

Pricing

GiftFly: free, with no monthly charges, upfront costs or contracts. The plan includes 5,000 promotional emails free per month. Online Stripe processing costs 2.90% + $0.30 per card transaction. A 3.99% convenience fee applies to cards up to $20, with an additional $0.99 for cards over $20.

The lack of a subscription lowers the barrier for businesses with occasional or seasonal sales, but processing and convenience charges still affect the economics of each card sold. Merchants should consider those fees against their typical card values and sales volume rather than treating the plan as free to operate.

Platforms

GiftFly supports web, iOS and Android. The merchant app is available in the App Store, while the Android merchant app remains in development; Android merchants can use dashboard Quick Redeem. That distinction matters most to businesses that need staff to redeem cards from phones on the sales floor.

Who it's for

GiftFly makes the strongest case for local businesses that want digital gift cards, online and social selling, marketing campaigns, reporting and fundraising in one service without a monthly subscription. Its multiple-location support and Clover integration also suit merchants that need gift cards to work across locations or at a Clover terminal.

It is less compelling for Android-first merchants who need a dedicated redemption app, or businesses whose choice depends on having a different point-of-sale integration. The stated integration is with Clover Register, and the fee structure deserves scrutiny from merchants with high card volume or larger card values.

Pros and cons

• Pros: No monthly charge, upfront cost or contract, while unlimited digital card designs and a broad set of promotion tools support ongoing campaigns.
• Pros: Fundraising campaigns include goals and contribution levels, extending the platform beyond routine gift card sales.
• Pros: Website and Facebook sales, multiple-location support, reporting and Clover Register integration cover several common parts of a local gift card operation.
• Cons: Online processing and convenience fees apply to card sales, so the free plan still carries transaction costs.
• Cons: The Android merchant app is not yet available; dashboard Quick Redeem is the stated interim option.
• Cons: The specified point-of-sale integration is Clover Register, which may not suit merchants using another system.

Alternatives

Cadeau is worth considering for merchants who want Apple and Google Wallet passes or a branded embed widget; its free Pay As You Go plan charges 3% per transaction and includes unlimited gift cards and designs.

Clover Online Ordering is a different option for businesses focused on takeout, curbside pickup or dine-in ordering without setup or subscription fees; delivery fees may apply, and it requires Clover.

Lunchbox may suit a restaurant comparing ordering-focused plans, including a free plan for 1–2 locations and an SMB plan for 1–2 locations with zero sign-up and commission fees.

SpotOn Gift Cards offers a free access plan with custom card design, e-gift cards, QR balance checks and simple reporting, making it a direct alternative for merchants prioritizing those stated gift card features.

Hang is another paid option for businesses comparing gift card software.

Redcat Gift Card Sales is another paid option for businesses comparing gift card sales platforms.

Factor4 may be a better fit for merchants seeking a custom gift card program whose pricing depends on location count, channel mix and integration, with a low monthly program fee and unlimited transactions.

SavoryTab Gift Cards offers an Android and web option, including a Mobile POS Plan at $29 a month per device with a PAX A920 terminal and the full SavoryTab software suite.

For a broader category comparison, see Restaurant Gift Card Software.

Verdict

GiftFly is a strong choice for local businesses that want online gift card sales alongside promotion, reporting and fundraising tools, without a monthly subscription. Its main drawback is that the transaction and convenience fees still shape the cost of sales, while Android merchants lack a dedicated redemption app. Choose it for its campaign breadth and flexible selling channels; look elsewhere if Android redemption or a different fee and POS setup is essential.