Comparison
TheCoins vs Bonat
Bonat is a Riyadh-based loyalty and customer analytics platform used by restaurants and retailers in Saudi Arabia. TheCoins runs loyalty together with your online store, ordering, branded app and Apple Wallet cards, and serves Egypt, the Gulf, Africa and Europe.
- No per-order commission
- Store, app and loyalty in one
- Arabic and English
| Feature | TheCoins | Bonat |
|---|---|---|
| Core product | Loyalty, online store, ordering, branded app and campaigns on one customer profile | Loyalty program, customer analytics, gift cards and promotions, ordering and pickup |
| Markets | Egypt, the Gulf, Africa and Europe | Saudi Arabia (listed on the Foodics marketplace for KSA) |
| POS connections | Oracle MICROS and other POS through the API | Foodics and Qoyod Qflavours; also available as a Salla app |
| Customer channel | Apple Wallet card, your own branded app and web store | Bonat customer app |
| Messaging | WhatsApp, SMS, email and push journeys | SMS and email |
| Online store | Included on every plan | Not listed |
| Published pricing | Basic $79, Growth $199, Pro $349 a month | Not published; contact Bonat |
| Company | Built and supported from Cairo | Founded 2019 in Riyadh; raised SAR 23 million (about $6 million) Series A in November 2025 |
Last reviewed 28 October 2026. Competitor plans change often; check their current pages before deciding.
Which one fits you?
Choose TheCoins if
- You want loyalty, your online store, ordering and a branded app on one customer profile.
- You want customers to carry an Apple Wallet card instead of installing a separate app.
- You sell in Egypt, several Gulf countries or beyond, and want WhatsApp journeys from the same tool.
Choose Bonat if
- You are a Saudi restaurant already running Foodics or Qflavours and want loyalty added by a local specialist.
- You mainly need analytics on existing POS customers, not a new store or app.
- You prefer a vendor focused only on the Saudi market.
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Questions, answered.
Is Bonat available outside Saudi Arabia?
Bonat's Foodics marketplace listing shows Saudi Arabia, and its 2025 funding announcement describes its operations there. Ask Bonat directly about other markets.
Does Bonat publish its prices?
No. Bonat's partner listings ask merchants to contact its team. TheCoins publishes its plans: $79, $199 and $349 a month.
Can I run TheCoins on Salla like Bonat?
TheCoins connects to Shopify today and is preparing a public app for the Salla App Store. Ask our team for the current status before you decide.
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