Avada Refer a Friend vs Fanstand: Creator Storefronts
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Avada Refer a Friend, Oct 13, 2026 for Fanstand.
The short answer
- Only Fanstand lists a free plan.
- Fanstand lists 8 features Avada Refer a Friend’s listing doesn’t mention, including Achievement tracking, Bulk link generation, Custom branding.
Head to head
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Australia
Starter
- · Core performance analytics
- · Creator profiles with bio + social links
- · Customizable creator landing page design
- · Up to 3 active creators
Growth
- · Additional revenue analytics unlocked
- · Everything in Starter
- · Performance and payout exports
- · Unlimited active creators
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAnyone can promote your store: a customer, an influencer, a niche blog, a reseller. What is missing is a way to see who sent which order and to pay them fairly. Recruit affiliates with a signup page, give each one an affiliate link and a coupon code, and every referral order is attributed within a 30-day window and tagged in your admin. Approve conversions, then pay by PayPal, Payoneer or bank transfer.
Fanstand helps merchants run creator and affiliate programs inside Shopify by giving each creator a dedicated landing page that serves as a hub for their products and promotions. These pages capture high-intent traffic from trusted creator relationships and link visits directly to attributed orders.
- Unlimited commission programs: percentage, fixed amount, or tiered rates
- Automatic referral tracking with 30-day attribution window
- Real-time analytics dashboard for clicks, conversions, and revenue
- Affiliate portal for partners to track earnings and grab links
- Create creator pages in your theme with profiles and product picks.
- Track creator performance from visits to orders in one view.
- Import creators from CSV or XLSX to launch faster.
- Export creator performance reports for payout workflows.
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 |  Avada Refer a Friend |  Fanstand |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 34 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | +2 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 2 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | United Kingdom, United States, Australia | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Avada Refer a Friend | Fanstand |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Avada Refer a Friend | Fanstand |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | No monthly plan listed | $29/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | Not published | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Avada Refer a Friend | Fanstand |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #46 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #8 on Rookies in Affiliate programs | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 13, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Languages | 5 | 1 |
| Developer | Avada | FanStand |
FAQ
Avada Refer a Friend and Fanstand: common questions
- Is Avada Refer a Friend or Fanstand cheaper?
- Only Fanstand 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.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Avada Refer a Friend lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Branded portal, Product commission, Tiered benefits. Fanstand lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Achievement tracking, Bulk link generation, Custom branding, Custom domain. 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 9, 2026 for Avada Refer a Friend, Oct 13, 2026 for Fanstand; 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 9, 2026 for Avada Refer a Friend, Oct 13, 2026 for Fanstand. 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.