Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GrowSurf
Score 8.2 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
ReferralCandy
Score 9.7 out of 10
N/A
ReferralCandy is an email-based customer referral platform.
$47
per month
ReferralYard
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Pricing
GrowSurfReferralCandyReferralYard
Editions & Modules
Startup
$179
per month
Business
$449
per month
Custom
Contact Sales
per year
Premium
$39
per month
Plus
$239
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GrowSurfReferralCandyReferralYard
Free Trial
YesYesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsUp to a 30% discount for annual pricing.Premium Plan: Starts at $39/month + up to 5% of Revenue generated by ReferralCandy Plus Plan: Starts at $239/month + 1.5% of Revenue generated by ReferralCandy
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
GrowSurfReferralCandyReferralYard
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
(6 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GrowSurfReferralCandyReferralYard
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.
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ReferralCandy
ReferralCandy is overall a great tool that saves me time and money. Creating a referral program on your own is incredibly difficult and this tool allows for an automated system to send us an option to opt into the referral program. Their customer success team is very helpful and they're quick to get back to us when we have a question. We also love the ban feature when a customer abuses the referral program.
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ReferralYard
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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.
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ReferralCandy
  • Integrates nicely with BigCommerce's checkout process
  • Easily customizable when it comes to aesthetics
  • Simple and clear admin interface
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ReferralYard
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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.
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ReferralCandy
  • I would love to see a multi-tiered referral or reward system so that we can offer certain customer groups unique offers.
  • I would love a feature where you can issue a reward to a customer without them "qualifying for it".
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ReferralYard
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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
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ReferralCandy
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ReferralYard
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Support Rating
GrowSurf
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ReferralCandy
ReferralCandy went above and beyond when it came to the initial integration of their app with our e-commerce store. They walked us through, step by step, how to install it, and then spent time helping track down a display bug that had popped up, giving us a couple free months for our trouble even!
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ReferralYard
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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.
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ReferralCandy
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ReferralYard
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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.
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ReferralCandy
  • ReferralCandy has been positive because it allows customers to refer new customers to discover our brand.
  • We'd love to know more about how this affects our customer acquisition cost.
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ReferralYard
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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.

ReferralCandy Screenshots

Screenshot of ReferralCandy dashboard -- see referral sales and revenueScreenshot of Widgets to promote the referral program among a customer baseScreenshot of Connect ReferralCandy with a Klaviyo accountScreenshot of Set up referral program rewards: Coupons, cash and custom