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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GrowSurf

    Score8.2 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    GrowSurf is referral program software that helps startups and growth-stage companies launch and manage customer referral, advocacy, and affiliate programs.

    $179

    per month per installation

    Impartner PRM

    Score7.6 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Impartner delivers a complete partner ecosystem management platform, helping companies worldwide manage their partner relationships and accelerate revenue and profitability through indirect sales channels. The solution boasts millions of partners worldwide and has users from channel organizations of all sizes.

    $2,000

    per month

    Referral Rock

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AReferral Rock is referral program software built to bring in referrals consistently. Every plan includes a dedicated advisor who helps businesses set up a program built on proven referral best practices and shaped around how they interact with customers day to day. The advisor recommends rewards, sets up the program and its messaging, and handles any integration, so it is built right before it goes live. From there it runs on its own: automatic invites and…

    $250

    per month

    Pricing
    GrowSurfImpartner PRMReferral Rock
    Editions & Modules
    Startup
    $179
    per month
    Business
    $449
    per month
    Custom
    Contact Sales
    per year
    Impartner Emerge Package
    $2,000
    Base Price (Modules and Add-Ons available)
    Operator
    $250
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    GrowSurfImpartner PRMReferral Rock
    Free Trial
    YesYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional$800 per subscription
    Additional DetailsUp to a 30% discount for annual pricing.Enterprise plans available as well.
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    Features
    GrowSurfImpartner PRMReferral Rock
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    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of GrowSurf and Impartner PRM and Referral Rock
    Feature
    GrowSurf
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    Ratings
    Impartner PRM
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Referral Rock
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    Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    GrowSurfImpartner PRMReferral Rock
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (8 ratings)
    7.4
    (6 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
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    User Testimonials
    GrowSurfImpartner PRMReferral Rock
    Likelihood to Recommend
    GrowSurf
    For where our company is at, GrowSurf fit nicely into what we needed and wanted to spend. It allows us to have enough campaigns (currently) to support the needs of our company. Managing the system for payout has not been as easy as anticipated.
    Read full review
    Impartner Software
    I have worked with many other PRM platforms. ImpartnerPRM is in the middle of the pack. There is still a lot of opportunity for making the platform more intuitive and automating some of the processes. However, it is better than some of the others that I have used in terms of there being better continuity between the PRM and marketing functions.
    Incentivized
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    Referral Rock
    Referral Rock is very relevant in cases where you already use Salesforce or HubSpot and want to integrate/streamline your Referral Marketing process with your Sales Management process (which is where Salesforce and Hub Spot are mainstream). Referral Rock might be less relevant if you don’t use Salesforce or HubSpot, but in that case, the pricing is also much lower, and you still get great value for the cost.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    GrowSurf
    • Partner and referral incentives are done well.
    • Tracking of all acquisition channels in the business.
    • Easy to set up and implement, very easy to use.
    Incentivized
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    Impartner Software
    • Providing data in an easily digestible format.
    • Intuitive workflow, really easy to learn in an afternoon.
    • Cloud access feature allows for easy access on any device.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Referral Rock
    • Onboarding support
    • Ease of use
    • The ability to automate referral payouts.
    Read full review
    Cons
    GrowSurf
    • A team dashboard will be a great feature to have with more levels of access.
    • Filter and parameters can be added into dashboard.
    • Template UI customization can be enhanced.
    Incentivized
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    Impartner Software
    • Training was very difficult to set up and maintain
    • They show you this awesome demo environment and then you realize once you purchase the tool how much it takes to get that. At least one web designer, help from marketing, and at least a few months of dedicated work
    • The most expensive tool we looked at
    Incentivized
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    Referral Rock
    • Just a few minor missing features that I have been told are on the roadmap. Certainly not blockers.
    • Gift card payouts that work internationally, even if the currency selected is specific to a certain country (i.e. a $100 USD gift card payout amount should still result in the ability for the recipient to choose a gift card worth $100 USD, but available in their home country. Right now we are limited to only those gift cards available within the payout currency country).
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    Usability
    GrowSurf
    Setting up GrowSurf was a breeze! The user-friendly interface made it easy for our team to customize our referral page and integrate it seamlessly into our website
    Read full review
    Impartner Software
    No answers on this topic
    Referral Rock
    Overall usability is solid. Their customer support and success team made it super easy for me to understand the software, how to use each feature, and how to get the most out of the product.
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    Support Rating
    GrowSurf
    No answers on this topic
    Impartner Software
    No answers on this topic
    Referral Rock
    They are very responsive and prompt when we had questions come up. Support has been great.
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    Alternatives Considered
    GrowSurf
    We selected GrowSurf because of their pricing and ROI calculator present on their website today. It made the decision clear and easy for our finance and business stakeholders. Overall, the tool is great. It is easy to use, manage and train others on. It's a great starting point for someone new to digital marketing and it's a great arrow in the quiver for our most seasoned team members.
    Incentivized
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    Impartner Software
    Salesforce was too expensive for us at the time and required too much customization and internal strain at the time. We ended up choosing Salesforce over Impartner later on once our channel business was more established and we had more resources internally. Impartner was more simple and easy to deploy than Salesforce, which is why we chose it when we had fewer resources
    Incentivized
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    Referral Rock
    Referral Rock is overall a better platform. It provides more and better-implemented functionalities. It also provides much better integration with Salesforce/HubSpot and better user support.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    GrowSurf
    • Needs better customization and user friendly look/feel
    • Helped us grow and give customers a way to make money on spreading the word.
    Read full review
    Impartner Software
    • I do think our lead to demo rate increased a significant percent
    • We were able to communicate easily with over 1k partners that were hard to reach before
    Incentivized
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    Referral Rock
    • Helped fulfill referral rewards.
    • Supported inbound and sales efforts.
    • Multiple programs used by multiple teams.
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    GrowSurf Screenshots

    Screenshot of how GrowSurf helps startups and growth-stage companies launch branded referral programs that turn word-of-mouth into a repeatable acquisition channel.Screenshot of how referral experiences can be embedded into an existing product or signup flow so teams can launch without rebuilding core user journeys.Screenshot of how GrowSurf supports white-labeled referral pages and participant experiences so programs can match the company brand and product design.Screenshot of where the platform gives teams a central place to track participants, manage rewards, and monitor referral activity across the program lifecycle.Screenshot of GrowSurf includes APIs, webhooks, integrations, and embeddable components for teams that need more customized referral workflows.

    Impartner PRM Screenshots

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    Referral Rock Screenshots

    Screenshot of Sample Member SharingScreenshot of Full portal to share, view stats, offers, and track referralsScreenshot of Easy sharing over social media, messaging apps, or emailScreenshot of Register from your own custom domainScreenshot of DashboardScreenshot of Widget