GiveX Connect vs Govalo: Gift Cards & Beyond
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 3, 2026 for GiveX Connect, Oct 22, 2026 for Govalo.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: GiveX Connect 4.5 from 3 reviews and Govalo 4.3 from 26 reviews.
- Paid plans start at $55/month for GiveX Connect and $79/month for Govalo.
- Govalo lists 11 features GiveX Connect’s listing doesn’t mention, including Balance page, Bulk, Bulk send.
Head to head
A new gift card and store credit experience
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Connector Plan
Basic
- · Basic analytics
- · Out of stock integration
- · Schedule gift card delivery
- · Sell customized gift cards
- · Send gift card directly to the recipient
Advanced
- · All Basic features +
- · Balance lookup tool
- · Customized gift card redemption page
- · Klaviyo integration
- · Personalize gift card buying experience
Plus
- · API access
- · All Advanced features +
- · Annual billing option
- · Bulk gift card orders via CSV
- · Monthly insight reporting
- · Negotiable volume rate
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGiveX Connect – A powerful solution to effortlessly sync your existing GiveX platform with your Shopify store, delivering a complete omnichannel experience. Compatible with Shopify POS and multi-currency, GiveX Connect enables you to sell seamlessly online through your Shopify store and in-person with Shopify POS.
Govalo replaces Shopify's generic gift card with a fully branded product page, then handles everything after checkout. Shoppers pick a design and schedule delivery straight to the recipient. You can issue store credit for returns, show a gift card when products sell out, gift Recharge or Bold subscriptions, and send cards in bulk from a CSV.
- Exclusively for Shopify Plus
- Seamlessly sync with your existing GiveX account
- Enhance your GiveX experience on Shopify, adding omni channel ease
- Build a modern retail experience with versatility of your gift cards
- Add Multiple Images: Add Up to 12 Images to a Single Gift Card Product
- Giftable Subscriptions: Integrates with Subscription Apps like Bold & Recharge
- Capture Sales for Out of Stock: Replace Out of Stock Products with Gift Cards
- Personalized Gift Card Emails: Integrates with Klaviyo, Omnisend, and Drip
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  GiveX Connect |  Govalo |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | GiveX Connect | Govalo |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.5 ★(ahead) | 4.3 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 3 | 26(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 2(ahead) | 1 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | GiveX Connect | Govalo |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $55/month(ahead) | $79/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | GiveX Connect | Govalo |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #39 | #16(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Mar 8, 2024 | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Molsoft | Incredible Gifts LLC |
FAQ
GiveX Connect and Govalo: common questions
- Is GiveX Connect or Govalo cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $55/month for GiveX Connect and $79/month for Govalo. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, GiveX Connect or Govalo?
- On the Shopify App Store: GiveX Connect 4.5 from 3 reviews and Govalo 4.3 from 26 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- GiveX Connect lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Branded. Govalo lists 11 the others don’t mention, such as Balance page, Bulk, Bulk send, Custom amounts. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 3, 2026 for GiveX Connect, Oct 22, 2026 for Govalo; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 3, 2026 for GiveX Connect, Oct 22, 2026 for Govalo. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.