AI app
Ako Marketing
Shopify app combining a loyalty and store credit programme with Facebook and Google retargeting ads, Instagram DM automation and AI weekly insight reports.
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ecommerceguide summary
Ako Marketing is a Shopify app from Akohub that runs a loyalty and store credit programme alongside Facebook and Google retargeting ads. Shoppers earn points through orders, referrals, birthdays, social login and Judge.me reviews, then redeem in one click at the cart or Shopify Plus checkout. Paid plans add AI-discovered store insight and a weekly AI marketing strategy report, Instagram comment DM automation, VIP tiers, Shopify POS and Klaviyo.
Why it stands out
Published by Akohub and installed from the Shopify App Store, combining a loyalty programme with Facebook and Google retargeting ads.
What Ako Marketing does
ecommerceguide editorial- Starter plan free for up to 100 monthly orders
- Gold plan $29 per month, 14 day free trial
- Facebook and Google retargeting ads with audience segmentation and A/B testing
- Weekly AI marketing strategy report from AI-discovered store insight on Platinum
- Instagram comment DM automation with keyword detection and shoppable product links
- Integrates with Shopify POS, Shopify Flow, Klaviyo and Judge.me
- Shopify Plus checkout points redemption on the $199 Advanced plan
How ecommerce teams could use it
ecommerceguide editorialIllustrative scenarios written by ecommerceguide from the product's documented capabilities. They are not customer case studies.
Shopify beauty brand running a points and store credit programme
Rewarding orders, birthdays and referrals, then re-engaging past buyers with paid ads
Intended outcomeAko Marketing issues the rewards, applies one-click points redemption in the cart and runs Facebook and Google retargeting campaigns
Apparel store on Shopify Plus with a retention marketer
Adding VIP tiers and checkout rewards on top of an existing loyalty widget
Intended outcomeAko Marketing sets tier entry rules, tags VIP customers in Shopify and enables points redemption in Shopify Plus checkout on the Advanced plan
Shopify brand posting product launches on Instagram
Turning comments on Reels and posts into signups and orders
Intended outcomeAko Marketing replies by DM on keyword detection, sends shoppable product links and Shopify discount codes, and reports conversions
Who it suits
ecommerceguide editorialBest for
You run a Shopify store and want loyalty, store credit, VIP tiers and Facebook and Google retargeting from one app, starting on a free plan for up to 100 monthly orders.
Probably not for
You are not on Shopify, since the app is sold only through the Shopify App Store, or if you need Shopify Plus checkout redemption without paying for the $199 Advanced plan.
- Business size
- Any stagePlans are priced by monthly order volume, from a free tier up to 100 orders to $199 per month for 3,000 orders, with per-order overage.
Ako Marketing pricing
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- Model
- Freemium
- Try before buying
- Free tier, 14-day free trial
| Plan | Monthly | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $0 | Up to 100 monthly orders |
| Gold | $29 | Up to 200 monthly ordersMost popular |
| Platinum | $49 | Up to 600 monthly orders |
| Advanced | $199 | Up to 3,000 monthly ordersComing soon |
Often used alongside
ecommerceguide editorialGorgiasConversational AI platform for ecommerce, automating support and driving sales.Why togetherGorgias handles email, chat and social tickets with Shopify order data while Ako Marketing runs loyalty and retargeting.
Tidio ‑ Live Chat & AI ChatbotImprove customer experience with a chatbot, AI agent, and live chat in one help desk for your store.Why togetherTidio covers live chat and the Lyro AI agent on the storefront, with Ako Marketing managing rewards and ads.
Re:amaze AI Helpdesk & ChatDeliver smarter support with our AI Agent, chatbot and live chat, built into a support helpdesk.Why togetherRe:amaze provides a shared inbox and chatbots for support while Ako Marketing handles points, VIP tiers and campaigns.
What the vendor and reviewers say
From the vendorCustomers named by Ako Marketing
- Line Friends
- MSI
- Umade
- L'occitane
- Topology
- Projext
- Logitech
- Moztech
- Callaway
- Descente
- Aroak
- ASH Golf
Named on the vendor's own site (source (opens in a new tab)). Not confirmed with the customers.
Themes in third-party reviews · 10 reviews read
Praised for
- Onboarding support guides new merchants step-by-step through initial setup
- Point distribution, deduction, and threshold discounts handled seamlessly out-of-box
- Loyalty mechanics integrate directly with native Shopify discount system
- Interface navigable without technical expertise; setup described as fast
- Named reps (Maggie, Jamie) resolve integration issues efficiently and patiently
Common complaints
- Member profile data collection too limited for deeper segmentation analysis
- UI and documentation not yet fully available in Chinese (Traditional)
Summarised from public reviews (opens in a new tab). No rating is given.
Categories and use cases
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Sources
ecommerceguide profiles are built from public product information and written for ecommerce teams. We do not test products, and paying never changes where a listing ranks.
- Product websiteakohub.com (opens in a new tab)
- Pricing pageakohub.com (opens in a new tab)
- Customer listakohub.com (opens in a new tab)
- Third-party reviewsapps.shopify.com (opens in a new tab)
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