Refero vs Referral Program ‑ Shopjar
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for Refero, Nov 8, 2026 for Referral Program.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: Refero 5.0 from 1 reviews and Referral Program 4.9 from 160 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Refero and $7/month for Referral Program.
- Referral Program lists 20 features Refero’s listing doesn’t mention, including Achievement tracking, Bank transfers, Custom domain.
Head to head
- 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.
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
Free
- · Email Notifications
- · Floating referral widget
- · Referral Program
- · Unique referral coupons via Safe Links
- · Unique referral links & coupon codes
- · Unlimited members / orders / rewards
Essential
- · Email Notifications
- · Landing pages & post purchase popups
- · Referral program
- · Reports & Analytics
- · Self-referral fraud protection
- · Unique referral coupons via Safe Links
Starter
- · Affiliate Program
- · All Essential features +
- · Discount & store credit rewards
- · Member portal to track sales & payouts
- · Recruit with signup forms, landing pages
- · Track referral sales automatically
Growth
- · 700+ reward types via Tremendous
- · Advanced Fraud Protection
- · All features in Starter +
- · Branded Emails & Sending domain
- · Cash payouts via ACH, Venmo & more
- · Klaviyo & PayPal Integration
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureRefero 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.
Boost sales with Shopjar – the all-in-one Shopify referral, refer-a-friend & affiliate program app. Let customers and influencers share unique referral links or coupon codes on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube. Track every referral, reward them with discounts, cash or store credit, and turn word-of-mouth into repeat sales.
- 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
- Setup a referral program with unique referral links & reward coupons in minutes
- Publish a landing page + post purchase popups to promote your referral program
- Launch an affiliate program & manage affiliates, commissions & payouts easily
- Ready made, customisable affiliate signup forms & affiliate portal
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 |  Refero |  Referral Program |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 589 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | +7 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | 12 |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | 14% |
| Top store categories | Not published | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Reviews
| Measure | Refero | Referral Program |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★(ahead) | 4.9 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 1 | 160(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 10 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 8% |
Pricing
| Measure | Refero | Referral Program |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $49/month | $7/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | Refero | Referral Program |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #73 | #4(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #24 in Affiliate programs |
| Built for Shopify | No | Yes |
| Launched | Mar 11, 2026 | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | PARALEL | Shopjar |
FAQ
Refero and Referral Program: common questions
- Is Refero or Referral Program cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month for Refero and $7/month for Referral Program. 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, Refero or Referral Program?
- On the Shopify App Store: Refero 5.0 from 1 reviews and Referral Program 4.9 from 160 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Refero lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Store credit. Referral Program lists 20 the others don’t mention, such as Achievement tracking, Bank transfers, Custom domain, Custom forms. 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Refero, Nov 8, 2026 for Referral Program; 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 Oct 13, 2026 for Refero, Nov 8, 2026 for Referral Program. 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.