Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy vs StarNgage Affiliate
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 10, 2026 for Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy, Oct 13, 2026 for StarNgage Affiliate.
The short answer
- Only Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy and $99/month for StarNgage Affiliate.
- Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy lists 20 features StarNgage Affiliate’s listing doesn’t mention, including Achievement tracking, Analytics, Auto-payments.
Head to head
Affiliate marketing, referral, Influencer, Ambassador app
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Analytics
- · Separate Affiliate Portal
- · Tracking by Links or Coupons
- · Unlimited Affiliates
- · Unlimited Orders
- · Welcome Emails
Starter
- · Auto Applied Coupons
- · Collection Commissions
- · Marketing Assets
- · Product Commissions
- · Referral Popups
- · Store Credit
Pro
- · Email Alerts
- · Everything in Starter plan +
- · Multi-Level Commissions
- · Multi-Tier Commissions
- · Royalty Commission
Premium
- · Bulk Emails
- · Custom Affiliate Portal Domain
- · Everything in Pro plan +
- · PayPal Integration
Basic Plan
- · Collect product reviews
- · Distribute product samples easily
- · Product seeding to influencers
- · Reach 10,000 influencers monthly
Affiliate Plan
- · Access 8 million influencer database
- · Affiliate marketing integration
- · Reach 50,000 influencers monthly
- · Sync orders with Shopify
Enterprise Plan
- · Access 8 million influencer database
- · Ambassador marketing tools
- · Brand strategy and development
- · Hashtag tracking
- · Unlimited influencer reach
Enterprise Pro
- · Access 8 million influencer data
- · Active Affiliates: up to 5,000
- · Ecommerce Integrations: up to 2
- · Prospects: up to 50,000
- · VIP customer support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAffiliate and referral marketing made easy for your store! Our all-in-one tool enables your influencers and ambassadors to become referral partners, driving revenue your way. Start your affiliate program effortlessly. Track sales with referral links and coupon codes, and provide affiliates with a dedicated dashboard to monitor their influencer marketing performance.
StarNgage Creator Suite transforms affiliate marketing with a unique blend of real influencer engagements and cutting-edge analytics. Lower costs with product seeding, gain deep market insights, and motivate affiliates with custom rewards. Ideal for merchants eager to amplify reach and fine-tune marketing strategies with actionable data!
- Seamless Affiliate Onboarding. Custom signup domain & form fields.
- Set Commission rules by affiliates, products, collections & achievements & more
- Automatically creates Referral links & Coupon Codes for affiliates
- Post Purchase Pop-Ups. Ask your customers to join as affiliates on order pages
- Gain cost-saving feedback from local influencers for smoother launches!
- Streamline affiliate management effortlessly. Manage ambassadors and influencers
- Turn happy customers into brand ambassadors and cut costs by inviting top buyers
- Tailored rewards for impactful affiliates to keep everyone motivated.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy |  StarNgage Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 4,384 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +28 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 60 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 8% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | StarNgage Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 1,135 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 27 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 6% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | StarNgage Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy | StarNgage Affiliate |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #1(ahead) | #238 |
| Shopify App Charts | #5 in Affiliate programs | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Dec 22, 2020 | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 6 |
| Developer | DEVSQUAT SOLUTIONS | Hashmeta Technology Pte Ltd |
FAQ
Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy and StarNgage Affiliate: common questions
- Is Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy or StarNgage Affiliate cheaper?
- Only Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy and $99/month for StarNgage Affiliate. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy lists 20 the others don’t mention, such as Achievement tracking, Analytics, Auto-payments, Auto-tracking. StarNgage Affiliate lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Bank transfers, Card payouts, Collection links, Email tracking. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 10, 2026 for Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy, Oct 13, 2026 for StarNgage Affiliate; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 10, 2026 for Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy, Oct 13, 2026 for StarNgage Affiliate. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.