Head-to-head · Restaurant Gift Card Software
eCard Systems vs Loopz Gift Cards
eCard Systems leads on 0 checks, Loopz Gift Cards on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreeCard Systems · 9.0/10
- Free trialonly Loopz Gift Cards
eCard Systems scores higher on our rubric for restaurant gift card software: 9.0 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #10.
eCard Systems is the better fit for established multi-location card programs. Loopz Gift Cards is the better fit for small businesses wanting low-cost flexibility.
- eCard Systems fits best
Established multi-location card programs
- Loopz Gift Cards fits best
Small businesses wanting low-cost flexibility
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Side by side
| Feature | eCard Systems 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Loopz Gift Cards 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in Restaurant Gift Card Software | #10 in Restaurant Gift Card Software |
| Best for | Established multi-location card programs | Small businesses wanting low-cost flexibility |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $8/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 140+ integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features eCard Systems 3/3 · Loopz Gift Cards 3/3 | ||
| POS integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gift card reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Card formats | Both | Both |
| Sales channels | Both | Both |
| Location limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | eCard Systems provides gift card infrastructure for restaurants and other merchants that need physical and digital card programs. Its capabilities cover card production and fulfillment, online storefronts, POS-connected sales and… Read the review → |
Loopz Gift Cards helps restaurants and other businesses sell, redeem, and manage digital and physical gift cards across online stores and physical locations. Its dashboard covers cards, balances, transactions, locations, designs,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
eCard Systems — where it wins
- Supports physical cards, digital storefronts, email and text delivery
- Centralizes balances, liability, transfers, reloads and reconciliation reports
- Integrates with Clover, Toast, Square, Shopify and other POS systems
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited Basic is limited to a single-store card program
- Unlimited Basic supports one iPad or terminal
- Digital storefronts involve additional fees beyond the listed plans
Loopz Gift Cards — where it wins
- Starts at $8/month with a 14-day free trial
- Supports digital and physical cards across online and in-store sales
- Connects multiple locations with APIs, webhooks, and reporting
Where it doesn't
- No free plan after the 14-day trial
- Pricing varies by connected platform and region
- Higher transaction volumes require more expensive plans
- eCard Systems9.0/10 · Paid
A broad gift card platform for restaurants managing cards across locations and sales channels.
Visit eCard SystemsFull verdict → - Loopz Gift Cards8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A flexible gift card platform with plans for small to high-volume programs.
Try Loopz Gift CardsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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