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Preferred Patron vs TapMango

Both stand on customer loyalty software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Preferred Patron

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Preferred Patron combines loyalty rewards and guest messaging with multiple program options and listed integrations. Check how transaction capture will work with your POS and note the annual-agreement pricing and lack of self-service trial.

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TapMango

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

TapMango brings loyalty, marketing, ordering, and branded apps together for businesses. Its included hardware, POS integrations, and support cover a broad operating range, while pricing depends on each business’s setup.

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The facts

Preferred PatronTapMango
Free planNoNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansFree or on request
Plans published42
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepreferredpatron.comtapmango.com
On customer loyalty software#15 of 28#19 of 28

Preferred Patron: what it does well

  • Supports spend- or visit-based rewards
  • SMS and email guest outreach
  • Members can use apps or a mobile web portal
  • Listed integrations include Square POS and Lightspeed X-Series
  • Maker describes setup and staff-training help

What to know first

  • No self-service free trial
  • Month-to-month terms cost 40% more
  • Growth pricing is per location
  • REST API requires programming and JSON web-services knowledge

TapMango: what it does well

  • Supports points, tiers, referrals, and paid memberships
  • Runs SMS, email, and push campaigns
  • Commission-free pickup, curbside, and delivery ordering
  • Integrates with more than 40 POS platforms
  • Every plan includes hardware and support

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Pricing requires a custom quote
  • Costs vary by locations, tablets, and sending volume
  • Standalone tablet mode may be needed for unsupported POS systems

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