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ReferralCandy vs Everflow

ReferralCandy logo

ReferralCandy

Software

Customer referral program for e-commerce

From
Free
Rated
-
Everflow logo

Everflow

Software

Partner marketing platform for growth

From
$750/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only ReferralCandy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ReferralCandy limited transparency on pricing tiers without account registration; Everflow pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no tier and no included volume, and requires submitting a form
  • They diverge on capability: ReferralCandy covers Automated referral tracking, Everflow covers Partner tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ReferralCandy and Everflow actually diverge.

Attributes where ReferralCandy and Everflow differ
AttributeReferralCandyEverflow
Starting priceFree$750/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ShopifyWeb
Founded20092016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 ReferralCandy

  • Automated referral tracking
  • Customizable rewards
  • Email campaigns
  • Fraud detection
  • A/B testing
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce
  • Magento

Only in Everflow

  • Partner tracking
  • Direct linking
  • Fraud prevention
  • SmartSwitch routing
  • Granular analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ReferralCandy

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Everflow
  • Workflow automationnot Everflow
  • Reportingnot Everflow

Everflow

  • Running an in house affiliate or partner programmenot ReferralCandy
  • Tracking partner conversions and payouts across channelsnot ReferralCandy
  • Managing an affiliate network with multiple advertisersnot ReferralCandy

Where each one falls short

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

ReferralCandy

  • Limited transparency on pricing tiers without account registration
  • Primary focus on Shopify integration limits effectiveness for non-Shopify platforms
  • Email CC/BCC limitations for looping in stakeholders

Everflow

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page publishes no rate, no tier and no included volume, and requires submitting a form
  • Plans require a 6 month minimum commitment

Pricing, plan by plan

ReferralCandy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ReferralCandy review.

Everflow

$750/month
  • Plus$750/month
    • Unlimited clicks
    • Full platform access
    • Email support

Which should you pick?

Choose ReferralCandy if

  • You need automated referral tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Shopify.
  • You also want customizable rewards.

Choose Everflow if

  • You need partner tracking.
  • You also want direct linking.

Questions people ask

Is ReferralCandy or Everflow better?
Neither clearly leads. ReferralCandy starts at Free and Everflow at $750/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ReferralCandy or Everflow?
ReferralCandy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ReferralCandy and $750/month for Everflow.
Does ReferralCandy or Everflow run on more platforms?
ReferralCandy runs on Web, Shopify. Everflow runs on Web.
Can I use ReferralCandy for free?
Yes. ReferralCandy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Everflow starts at $750/month.
What is ReferralCandy best used for?
ReferralCandy is most often used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting. Of those, affiliate marketing management and workflow automation are not what Everflow is typically brought in for.
What can ReferralCandy do that Everflow cannot?
ReferralCandy covers Automated referral tracking, Customizable rewards, Email campaigns, Fraud detection. Everflow covers Partner tracking, Direct linking, Fraud prevention, SmartSwitch routing. Both handle Shopify, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ReferralCandy: Does ReferralCandy work with Shopify?

Yes, ReferralCandy integrates natively with Shopify with one-click installation, making it easy to set up referral programs on Shopify stores.

Source
ReferralCandy: What types of rewards can I offer?

ReferralCandy supports multiple reward types including store credit, discount coupons, PayPal cash transfers, gift cards, and free products.

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ReferralCandy: Does ReferralCandy include fraud detection?

Yes, ReferralCandy includes built-in fraud detection to catch self-referrals and leaked coupon codes before payouts are processed.

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