Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing vs Refero
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing, Oct 13, 2026 for Refero.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing 4.9 from 268 reviews and Refero 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- Only Refero lists a free plan.
- Refero lists 14 features Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-payments, Auto-tracking, Automated rules.
Head to head
- United States
- Germany
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Sponsored Posts
- · Browse creators with real audiences
- · No subscription - pay per post
- · Send them your product to review
- · They post a review to their audience
Affiliate Tracking
- · All affiliate tracking features
- · No fees on your own affiliates
Marketplace
- · Affiliates apply, you choose who joins
- · Get listed on the Affilitrak Marketplace
- · Still no fees on your own affiliates
Starter
- · 10 attributed orders earn per month
- · Affiliate and referral links
- · CSV exports
- · Global + per-affiliate commission rates
- · Link and discount code tracking
- · Ongoing commissions
Pro
- · Automated PayPal payouts
- · Custom referral domain
- · Customizable affiliate portal
- · Customizable emails
- · Extended reports
- · Multi-currency payouts
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAffilitrak is a simple to use affiliate program app that allows you to easily onboard new affiliates, pay commissions automatically, and let affiliates manage their own programs. Affiliates can create their own links and coupon codes and Affilitrak seamlessly tracks referrals and commissions. The app is made to be simple to learn and "just work".
Refero helps merchants manage affiliates and referrals in one place. Recruit affiliates, let customers refer their friends, then attribute orders through links and discount codes. Add referrals to customer accounts, the thank-you page, and store pages. Approvals, recurring earnings, and refunds are built into the workflow.
- Track affiliate referrals
- Create custom links for affiliates
- Easily pay out commissions with PayPal
- Track affiliate sales using referral links and discount codes
- Support ongoing commissions on repeat customer orders
- Reduce manual work with commission auto-approvals and automated PayPal payouts
- Built-in, customizable affiliate portal for links, earnings, and performance
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 |  Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing |  Refero |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 840 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +10 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 10 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 7% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Germany, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | Refero |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 268(ahead) | 1 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | Refero |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $49/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing | Refero |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #3(ahead) | #73 |
| Shopify App Charts | #15 in Affiliate programs | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jan 23, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | Affilitrak | PARALEL |
FAQ
Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing and Refero: common questions
- Is Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing or Refero cheaper?
- Only Refero lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing or Refero?
- On the Shopify App Store: Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing 4.9 from 268 reviews and Refero 5.0 from 1 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Custom links and discounts, Product commission, Referrals, Scheduled payouts. Refero lists 14 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-payments, Auto-tracking, Automated rules, Branded portal. 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 8, 2026 for Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing, Oct 13, 2026 for Refero; 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 8, 2026 for Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing, Oct 13, 2026 for Refero. 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.