tiergain
SparkLayer vs Tiergain in 2026: B2B portal or bundle architecture?
SparkLayer gives wholesale buyers a portal. Tiergain gives them progressive tiers that reward bigger orders. The portal is the door. The bundle is the incentive.
Quick Verdict
SparkLayer builds B2B ordering portals. Tiergain builds progressive bundle tiers with dollar thresholds. For B2B order size, Tiergain's tiered bundles outperform flat wholesale pricing.
What is SparkLayer?
SparkLayer is a Shopify B2B ordering platform that adds wholesale functionality to existing stores. It offers B2B customer portals, quick-order forms, net payment terms, and custom pricing. Pricing starts at $49/month. It has a 4.8 rating across 100+ reviews and is popular with brands that serve both D2C and B2B.
Where SparkLayer Falls Short
B2B Portal, Not B2B Bundle Architecture
SparkLayer provides a wholesale ordering interface. It does not build progressive bundle tiers where discount + shipping + gifts stack at dollar thresholds. The portal is flat pricing, not escalating rewards.
Static Wholesale Pricing Does Not Incentivize Bigger Orders
SparkLayer sets fixed wholesale prices. A buyer ordering $500 gets the same discount as one ordering $2000. Progressive tiers reward bigger orders: 12% at $500, 18% at $1000, 25% at $2000.
No Combined Progressive Rewards for B2B
SparkLayer offers price-list discounts. It cannot combine discount + free shipping + bonus product at progressive dollar thresholds in a single B2B bundle offer.
No Guided B2B Assortment Building
SparkLayer offers quick-order forms. It does not build guided assortment flows where B2B buyers pick across categories with rules per product line.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | SparkLayer | Tiergain |
|---|---|---|
| Bundle type variety | Quick-order forms | 10+ architectures, fully customizable |
| Combined rewards | Wholesale price lists | Discount + free shipping + free gift |
| B2B customer portal | Yes, dedicated B2B UX | No dedicated B2B portal |
| Net payment terms | Yes | No |
| Quick-order forms | Yes, bulk ordering | Guided bundle builder |
| Dollar thresholds | Minimum order amounts | Yes, progressive dollar tiers |
| Sequential bundle flows | No | Yes, step-by-step |
| Custom pricing per customer | Yes, price lists | No (universal bundles) |
| Mobile-first bundle UX | B2B portal UX | Mobile-first with 20+ controls |
| Free plan | No ($49/month start) | Yes, free forever plan |
| Works with all themes | Yes | Yes, no code |
| Shopify Functions | Yes | Yes, server-side discounts |
Why Merchants Switch to Tiergain
Progressive dollar tiers drive 40-60% higher B2B AOV than flat wholesale pricing
SparkLayer gives all wholesale buyers the same fixed discount. Tiergain gives 12% at $500, 18% at $1000, 25% at $2000. The progressive tiers incentivize and reward bigger B2B orders.
Combined rewards that wholesale portals cannot match
Tiergain stacks discount + free shipping + bonus product at B2B tiers. SparkLayer offers flat price-list discounts. The combined rewards are what drive B2B buyers to stretch for the next tier.
Guided assortment building for mixed B2B orders
B2B buyers order across product lines. Tiergain builds guided assortment flows with rules per category. SparkLayer offers quick-order forms without product-line guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Tiergain alongside SparkLayer?
Yes. Use SparkLayer for B2B customer portals, net terms, and account management. Use Tiergain for progressive bundle tiers with dollar thresholds and combined rewards. Portal + bundle architecture.
Is Tiergain a replacement for SparkLayer?
Not entirely. SparkLayer handles B2B portal features (net terms, custom pricing, account management). Tiergain handles progressive bundle tiers. For full B2B functionality, you may need both.
How long does it take to set up Tiergain?
Most merchants go live with their first bundle in under 10 minutes. Tiergain uses Shopify Theme App Extensions - drag and drop, no code editing, works with any theme.
Does Tiergain support dollar-based B2B thresholds?
Yes. Tiergain supports both quantity-based and dollar-based thresholds. Dollar thresholds are critical for B2B where order composition varies. Spend $500 save 12%, spend $1000 save 18%.
Can B2B buyers build guided assortments in Tiergain?
Yes. Tiergain builds guided assortment flows where B2B buyers pick from multiple product lines with quantity rules per category. The combined dollar threshold rewards the total order value.
Ready to switch from SparkLayer?
Free plan available. No credit card required.