The modern alternative to FiveStars
FiveStars requires expensive hardware, locks you into long contracts, and limits customization. Cockato gives you wallet-native loyalty with QR signup — no tablets, no contracts, no hassle.
No credit card required · Free forever up to 50 members
FiveStars vs Cockato
See exactly how Cockato compares — feature by feature.
| Feature | FiveStars | Cockato |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | Yes — tablet | No — QR only |
| Contract length | 12-24 months | Month-to-month |
| Free tier | Yes — 50 members | |
| Apple & Google Wallet passes | ||
| QR code signup | ||
| SMS marketing | ||
| Email campaigns | ||
| Custom branding on passes | Limited | Full |
| Setup time | Days (hardware) | Under 5 min |
| Monthly cost | $300+/mo | From $0 |
| Multi-location support | ||
| No app download for customers | ||
| API access | Limited |
Common FiveStars frustrations
Expensive hardware requirement
FiveStars requires a dedicated tablet at your checkout counter. This means upfront hardware costs, setup fees, and another device to manage and maintain.
Long-term contracts
FiveStars typically requires 12-24 month contracts. If the service doesn't work for you, you're stuck paying regardless.
High monthly costs — $300+
Between hardware fees, software fees, and per-location charges, FiveStars can easily cost $300 or more per month per location.
Limited customization
FiveStars uses its own branding prominently. Your business becomes part of the FiveStars network rather than having a loyalty program that feels uniquely yours.
What you get with Cockato
A modern, wallet-native loyalty platform that works for any business — worldwide.
No hardware needed
Just a printed QR code at your counter. No tablets, no check-in kiosks, no hardware maintenance.
Wallet-native experience
Customers' loyalty cards live in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Always accessible, always up to date.
No contracts — ever
Month-to-month plans. Cancel anytime. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
Your brand, not ours
Fully customize your wallet passes with your logo, colors, and messaging. Cockato stays invisible to your customers.
Save 95% on costs
Free tier for up to 50 members. Paid plans from $9.99/month vs FiveStars' $300+/month. Same results, fraction of the cost.
Built-in marketing tools
SMS campaigns, email blasts, birthday rewards, and automated re-engagement — all included in your plan.
Switch in 3 simple steps
Sign up free
Create your Cockato account in minutes. Design your loyalty program with your branding, rewards, and rules.
Deploy your QR code
Print your QR code and place it where the FiveStars tablet used to be. Simpler, cleaner, zero maintenance.
Watch customers switch
Customers scan, join, and start earning — all in under 10 seconds. No app download, no phone number entry.
95%
Cost savings
vs FiveStars
10s
Avg. signup time
Via QR code
0
Hardware needed
Just a QR code
4.8★
User rating
From 127 reviews
"We were paying $350/month for FiveStars and the tablet kept glitching. Cockato costs us $9.99/month and customers just scan a QR code. Should have switched sooner."
Marco T.
Manager, Bella Pizzeria
Frequently Asked Questions
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