--- title: "Best Free Referral Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best free Referral software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/referral-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Referral Software for free ## Top 10 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free Referral products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/) | 4.9 out of 5 (217 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (50 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $29.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Campaign Management, Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Lead Engagement, Performance Metrics, Referral Templates, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Lead Capture, Loyalty Program | | 2 | [Prefinery](https://www.capterra.com/p/216625/Prefinery/) | 4.9 out of 5 (30 reviews) | 5.0 out of 5 (10 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $69.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Campaign Management, Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Performance Metrics, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Loyalty Program, Referral Templates | | 3 | [Cello](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005790/cello/) | 4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (20 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $200.00 Per Month | Included: Campaign Management, Conversion Tracking, Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Performance Metrics, Referral Templates, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Commission Management, Loyalty Program | | 4 | [Referrizer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/) | 4.8 out of 5 (197 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (46 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $99.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Campaign Management, Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Loyalty Program, Performance Metrics; Not included: Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Referral Templates, Third-Party Integrations | | 5 | [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) | 4.8 out of 5 (570 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (56 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Campaign Management, Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Lead Engagement, Loyalty Program, Performance Metrics, Referral Templates, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Lead Capture | | 6 | [Referral Rocket](https://www.capterra.com/p/10016875/Referral-Rocket/) | 4.8 out of 5 (31 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (23 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $19.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Campaign Management, Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Performance Metrics, Referral Templates, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Loyalty Program | | 7 | [Referral Rock](https://www.capterra.com/p/139089/Referral-Rock-Software/) | 4.6 out of 5 (101 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (40 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $250.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Campaign Management, Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Performance Metrics, Referral Templates, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Loyalty Program | | 8 | [ReferralHero](https://www.capterra.com/p/164938/referralhero/) | 4.6 out of 5 (43 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (11 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $399.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Campaign Management, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Loyalty Program, Performance Metrics, Referral Templates | | 9 | [Affiliatly](https://www.capterra.com/p/138373/Affiliatly/) | 4.6 out of 5 (27 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (17 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $16.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Commission Management, Conversion Tracking, Loyalty Program, Performance Metrics, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Campaign Management, Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Referral Templates | | 10 | [EmployeeReferrals](https://www.capterra.com/p/176835/EmployeeReferrals/) | 4.6 out of 5 (74 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (31 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $10000.00 Flat Rate, Per Year | Included: Campaign Management, Conversion Tracking, Lead Capture, Lead Engagement, Referral Templates, Third-Party Integrations; Not included: Commission Management, Loyalty Program, Performance Metrics | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Referral software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (217 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (50 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $29.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Included - Conversion Tracking: Included - Lead Capture: Not included - Lead Engagement: Included - Loyalty Program: Not included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 2. [Prefinery](https://www.capterra.com/p/216625/Prefinery/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (30 reviews) Category rating: 5.0 out of 5 (10 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $69.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Not included - Conversion Tracking: Not included - Lead Capture: Included - Lead Engagement: Included - Loyalty Program: Not included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Not included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 3. [Cello](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005790/cello/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (20 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $200.00 Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Not included - Conversion Tracking: Included - Lead Capture: Included - Lead Engagement: Included - Loyalty Program: Not included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 4. [Referrizer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (197 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (46 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $99.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Not included - Conversion Tracking: Not included - Lead Capture: Included - Lead Engagement: Included - Loyalty Program: Included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Not included - Third-Party Integrations: Not included --- ### 5. [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (570 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (56 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Included - Conversion Tracking: Included - Lead Capture: Not included - Lead Engagement: Included - Loyalty Program: Included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 6. [Referral Rocket](https://www.capterra.com/p/10016875/Referral-Rocket/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (31 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (23 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $19.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Included - Conversion Tracking: Included - Lead Capture: Not included - Lead Engagement: Not included - Loyalty Program: Not included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 7. [Referral Rock](https://www.capterra.com/p/139089/Referral-Rock-Software/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (101 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (40 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $250.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Included - Conversion Tracking: Included - Lead Capture: Included - Lead Engagement: Included - Loyalty Program: Not included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 8. [ReferralHero](https://www.capterra.com/p/164938/referralhero/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (43 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (11 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $399.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Not included - Conversion Tracking: Not included - Lead Capture: Not included - Lead Engagement: Not included - Loyalty Program: Not included - Performance Metrics: Not included - Referral Templates: Not included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 9. [Affiliatly](https://www.capterra.com/p/138373/Affiliatly/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (27 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (17 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $16.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Not included - Commission Management: Included - Conversion Tracking: Included - Lead Capture: Not included - Lead Engagement: Not included - Loyalty Program: Included - Performance Metrics: Included - Referral Templates: Not included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ### 10. [EmployeeReferrals](https://www.capterra.com/p/176835/EmployeeReferrals/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (74 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (31 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $10000.00 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Campaign Management: Included - Commission Management: Not included - Conversion Tracking: Included - Lead Capture: Included - Lead Engagement: Included - Loyalty Program: Not included - Performance Metrics: Not included - Referral Templates: Included - Third-Party Integrations: Included --- ## All referral software with a free version [4.2 (56)](https://www.capterra.com/p/145991/Refersion/reviews/) Refersion is the easiest way for brands & their partners to scale revenue without the headache, redirects, or onboarding frustrations. [Learn more about Refersion](https://www.capterra.com/p/145991/Refersion/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations [4.6 (5)](https://www.capterra.com/p/140841/referralMD/#reviews) Streamline referrals and patient access with ReferralMD. Reduce leakage, improve communication, and boost efficiency for healthcare. [Learn more about ReferralMD](https://www.capterra.com/p/140841/referralMD/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations [4.6 (101)](https://www.capterra.com/p/139089/Referral-Rock-Software/reviews/) Customer referral programs for businesses with teams. Rewards go out when the job is done or the deal closes. [Learn more about Referral Rock](https://www.capterra.com/p/139089/Referral-Rock-Software/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations 82% recommend this product [4.8 (570)](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/reviews/) Tremendous is the global payouts platform for businesses sending gift cards and rewards to drive referral programs. [Learn more about Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations 94% recommend this product [4.6 (82)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173343/Giftbit/reviews/) Easily buy, send & track digital gift card rewards with our free & simple web app for individual or bulk rewards, or integrate via API. [Learn more about Giftbit](https://www.capterra.com/p/173343/Giftbit/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations [## UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/) [4.9 (217)](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/reviews/) A powerful platform to build and manage your affiliate campaign in a professional way.  [Learn more about UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations 89% recommend this product [## Referrizer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/) [4.8 (197)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/reviews/) Automated system to empower local businesses by generating new customers using referral marketing. [Learn more about Referrizer](https://www.capterra.com/p/144990/Referral-Marketing-Automation/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations 89% recommend this product [## EmployeeReferrals](https://www.capterra.com/p/176835/EmployeeReferrals/) [4.6 (74)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176835/EmployeeReferrals/reviews/) We help companies organize, automate, and socialize their employee referral program to save them time and money in recruiting. [Learn more about EmployeeReferrals](https://www.capterra.com/p/176835/EmployeeReferrals/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations [## ReferralHero](https://www.capterra.com/p/164938/referralhero/) [4.6 (43)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164938/referralhero/reviews/) AI-powered referral marketing for service businesses — manage referral, affiliate, ambassador programs & contests from one dashboard. [Learn more about ReferralHero](https://www.capterra.com/p/164938/referralhero/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations [## Referral Rocket](https://www.capterra.com/p/10016875/Referral-Rocket/) [4.8 (31)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10016875/Referral-Rocket/reviews/) Referral Rocket software enables businesses to launch referral & affiliate programs, manage rewards, track progress, and monitor ROI. [Learn more about Referral Rocket](https://www.capterra.com/p/10016875/Referral-Rocket/) Referral features reviewers most value Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Performance Metrics Referral Templates Third-Party Integrations ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Filter (40) Products: Sort By: Featured Partners * * * Plan Type Free Trial Popular 85% of professionals opt for a 30-day trial before the software purchase Other subsciption plans: Free Version Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription One-Time License Key Features All key features Popular We have selected the most important and critical features as defined by Capterra user reviews AI Copilot Campaign Management Commission Management Conversion Tracking Customer Segmentation Email Marketing Employee Referral Management For Customer Referrals For Employee Referrals Generative AI Incentive Management Lead Capture Lead Engagement Loyalty Program Multi-Channel Marketing Performance Metrics Promotions Management Referral Templates Reporting & Statistics Third-Party Integrations Deployment Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based Desktop Mac Desktop Windows Desktop Linux On-Premise Windows On-Premise Linux Desktop Chromebook Mobile Android Mobile iPhone Mobile iPad Related Software Category: [Customer Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.com/customer-engagement-software/)[Demo Software](https://www.capterra.com/demo-software/)[Sales Coaching Software](https://www.capterra.com/sales-coaching-software/)[Partner Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/partner-management-software/)[Customer Advocacy Software](https://www.capterra.com/customer-advocacy-software/)[Customer Reference Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/customer-reference-management-software/)[Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Software](https://www.capterra.com/ciam-software/)[Channel Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/channel-management-software/)[Sales Enablement Software](https://www.capterra.com/sales-enablement-software/) I'm looking for Referral Software that is: [For Small Businesses](https://www.capterra.com/referral-software/s/small-businesses/) How to choose the right Referral Software? 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