ReferralCandy
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Features
28 features across 7 categories
Core Campaign Management(5)
Enable creators and partners to earn commissions by promoting your products with custom coupon codes
Launch customer referral campaigns where existing customers can refer friends and earn rewards
Generate unique referral links for tracking and sharing
Run unlimited number of affiliate campaigns without additional fees
Run unlimited number of referral campaigns without additional fees
Customization & Branding(4)
Send fully customizable, on-brand referral emails to customers
Create fully customizable, on-brand referral and affiliate landing pages
Customize referral pages and emails with drag-and-drop design tools without coding
Shopify users can drag and drop app blocks directly into their store theme
Integration & API(4)
Connect via email for platforms without direct API integrations
Access to full API for custom integrations and deeper builds
Custom store integration via JavaScript
Connect to 20+ Shopify subscription apps like Recharge and Skio to turn recurring orders into recurring customers
Program Visibility(3)
Embed referral links directly inside customer portals for easy access
Embed referral signup forms directly on your store pages
Display a beautifully timed post-purchase widget when customers are most likely to refer
Rewards & Incentives(7)
Send cash rewards to referrers and affiliates through PayPal
Create and manage custom coupon codes for affiliates and referrers
Offer fixed dollar amount discounts as referral rewards (e.g., $20 off)
Tiered rewards system that incentivizes more referrals by offering different rewards at milestone levels
Send gift card rewards via Tremendous to referrers and affiliates
Offer percentage-based discounts as referral rewards (e.g., 30% off next purchase)
Offer store credit as a reward option for referrals and affiliates
Security & Fraud Prevention(1)
Auto-flags self-referrals, leaked codes, suspicious spikes, and blocks shady orders to prevent fraud
Tracking & Analytics(4)
Watch referral sales grow with real-time analytics showing revenue, traffic, and top referrers
Track every referral sale in real-time, identifying top referrers and traffic sources
Tie every sale back to the referrer with clear reporting and export capabilities
See what top referrers are saying about your brand on social media
Pricing
Basic
- ✓Unlimited referral campaigns
- ✓Unlimited affiliate campaigns
- ✓Custom coupon codes
- ✓Cash & store credit rewards
- ✓Full API access
- ✓Connect to Klaviyo, ReCharge, Tremendous + 20 apps
Grow
Popular- ✓Unlimited referral campaigns
- ✓Unlimited affiliate campaigns
- ✓Custom coupon codes
- ✓Cash & store credit rewards
- ✓Full API access
- ✓Connect to Klaviyo, ReCharge, Tremendous + 20 apps
Scale
- ✓Unlimited referral campaigns
- ✓Unlimited affiliate campaigns
- ✓Custom coupon codes
- ✓Cash & store credit rewards
- ✓Full API access
- ✓Connect to Klaviyo, ReCharge, Tremendous + 20 apps
Enterprise
- ✓Unlimited referral campaigns
- ✓Unlimited affiliate campaigns
- ✓Custom coupon codes
- ✓Cash & store credit rewards
- ✓Full API access
- ✓Connect to Klaviyo, ReCharge, Tremendous + 20 apps
- ✓Dedicated onboarding & account manager
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 28 features at very easy complexity.
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Buying ReferralCandy saves ~$4,440 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
14 known integrations