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Leapsome vs Referral Rock

Leapsome logo

Leapsome

Employee Engagement

People enablement platform for performance and engagement

From
$8/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Referral Rock logo

Referral Rock

Affiliate Marketing

Referral marketing software for any business

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Referral Rock has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Leapsome the minimum contract term is one year; Referral Rock there is one paid tier at $250 a month and no free plan, only a 14 day trial
  • They diverge on capability: Leapsome covers Performance reviews, Referral Rock covers Multi-program support.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leapsome and Referral Rock actually diverge.

Attributes where Leapsome and Referral Rock differ
AttributeLeapsomeReferral Rock
Starting price$8/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
CategoryEmployee EngagementAffiliate Marketing
Founded20162014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Leapsome

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Engagement surveys
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Learning management
  • Compensation management
  • People analytics

Only in Referral Rock

  • Multi-program support
  • Customizable rewards
  • Automated workflows
  • Engagement widgets
  • Detailed analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Leapsome

  • HR managementnot Referral Rock
  • Employee engagementnot Referral Rock
  • Talent managementnot Referral Rock

Referral Rock

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Leapsome
  • Workflow automationnot Leapsome
  • Reportingnot Leapsome

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Leapsome

  • The minimum contract term is one year
  • Modules are bought individually, so a full platform means combining several purchases
  • Compensation benchmarks and learning content are paid add ons on top of the modules
  • Dedicated customer success support is tied to annual contracts of 6,000 EUR or more
  • Actual pricing is quoted rather than listed, and depends on headcount and contract length

Referral Rock

  • There is one paid tier at $250 a month and no free plan, only a 14 day trial
  • The plan includes 10,000 base members and a further 10,000 costs $125 a month
  • Each additional referral program is $100 a month
  • Extra users and extra recruiters are sold in blocks of 10 at $50 a month each
  • Rewards are limited to coupons, pay-as-you-go gift cards or custom rewards

Pricing, plan by plan

Leapsome

$8/month
  • Perform$8/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Continuous feedback
  • Engage$6/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS
  • Develop$5/month
    • Learning paths
    • Onboarding
    • Skills development

Referral Rock

Free
  • Operator Plan$250/month
    • 10000 base members included
    • Unlimited referrals with no overages
    • 1000 rolling members added monthly

Which should you pick?

Choose Leapsome if

  • You need performance reviews.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Leapsome review

Choose Referral Rock if

  • You need multi-program support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want customizable rewards.
Referral Rock review

Questions people ask

Is Leapsome or Referral Rock better?
Neither clearly leads. Leapsome starts at $8/month and Referral Rock at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Leapsome or Referral Rock?
Referral Rock has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $8/month for Leapsome and Free for Referral Rock.
Does Leapsome or Referral Rock run on more platforms?
Leapsome runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Referral Rock runs on Web.
Can I use Referral Rock for free?
Yes. Referral Rock has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Leapsome starts at $8/month.
What is Leapsome best used for?
Leapsome is most often used for hr management, employee engagement, talent management. Of those, hr management and employee engagement are not what Referral Rock is typically brought in for.
What can Leapsome do that Referral Rock cannot?
Leapsome covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings. Referral Rock covers Multi-program support, Customizable rewards, Automated workflows, Engagement widgets.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Leapsome: How much does Leapsome cost?

Leapsome pricing starts at €199 per month per user with modular design allowing individual or combined module purchases. Volume discounts are available for larger organizations.

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Referral Rock: What does Referral Rock's Operator Plan cost?

The Operator Plan costs 250 USD monthly and includes 10000 base members, unlimited referrals, a dedicated advisor, and 10 user and 10 recruiter seats. Monthly rolling growth of 1000 members is included.

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Leapsome: What is the minimum contract term?

Leapsome requires a minimum 1-year contract term. No setup fees or hidden costs are charged.

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Referral Rock: What are Referral Rock add-on costs?

Additional base members cost 125 USD per 10000 members monthly. Extra user seats cost 50 USD per 10 seats, and additional programs cost 100 USD monthly. A 10 percent discount applies for annual prepayment.

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Leapsome: Does Leapsome offer special pricing?

Yes, Leapsome offers special pricing options for startups and NGOs. Full Customer Success services are included for contracts of €6,000/year or more, while email support and resources are available to all customers.

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