# ReferralHero

> ReferralHero is an AI-powered referral marketing platform built for B2C businesses including home services, dental practices, med spas, healthcare clinics, and SaaS companies. It helps marketing teams launch and manage referral programs, affiliate programs, partner programs, and contests from a single dashboard. The platform supports digital referral links, QR codes, and offline name-based attribution for brick-and-mortar businesses. Rewards (cash, gift cards, account credit) are fulfilled automatically with instant delivery, and cash payouts include 1099 tax reporting. Built-in email and SMS automation nurtures advocates throughout the referral journey, and anti-fraud protection ensures only legitimate referrals are paid out. Deep integration is available via JS API, REST API, and mobile SDKs, plus 500+ platform integrations.

## Core Products
- [Referral Program Software](https://referralhero.com/growth-tools/referral-marketing-software): Track and reward customer referrals with unique referral links, QR codes, offline word-of-mouth tracking, automated emails & SMS, and cash and gift card payouts all in one platform.
- [Affiliate & Partner Program Software](https://referralhero.com/growth-tools/affiliate-software): Manage affiliate and partner programs with commission tracking, payouts, and performance analytics.
- [Waitlist & Contest Software](https://referralhero.com/growth-tools/waitlist-contest-software): Launch viral waitlists and referral contests with gamification, leaderboards, and milestone rewards.

## Pricing
- Basic: $249/month, 1,000 subscribers, 1 campaign, 100K automation emails/month, SMS automation, cash and gift card payouts, campaign analytics, anti-fraud algorithm, email support. 7-day free trial.
- Pro: $399/month, unlimited subscribers, unlimited campaigns, 500+ integrations, custom branding, cash and gift card payouts, email & chat support, multiple admins, JavaScript & REST API access, Android & iOS mobile SDKs (annual plan). 7-day free trial.
- Pro + Done For You Service: Custom pricing set via sales call. Includes everything in Pro plus expert strategy & design, full setup & launch, ongoing optimization, and priority support. The best option for businesses that want a fully managed referral, affiliate, or partner program with hands-off execution and maximum results.

## Industries Served
- [Dental Practices](https://referralhero.com/industries/dental-referral-software): Turn happy patients into a referral engine with offline word-of-mouth tracking, QR codes, and automated follow-up emails and SMS.
- [FinTech](https://referralhero.com/industries/fintech): Launch referral and affiliate programs with flexible conversion triggers, fraud protection, and deep API integrations built for fast-moving financial products.
- [SaaS & Software Platforms](https://referralhero.com/industries/saas-referral-program): Scale referral and affiliate programs with full API and SDK access, deep CRM integrations, and conversion triggers tied to trials, activations, or paid subscriptions.
- [Mobile Apps](https://referralhero.com/industries/mobile-app-referral-program): Track mobile app downloads and installs driven by referrals with native Android and iOS SDK support, unique referral links, and automated reward fulfillment.
- [Small Businesses](https://referralhero.com/industries/referral-program-for-small-business): Built for service businesses that rely on word-of-mouth — track in-person referrals by name, match advocates to new customers, and automatically reward referrals without a developer or complex setup.
- [Med Spas](https://referralhero.com/industries/med-spa-referral-software): Reward loyal clients for referring friends with cash or gift cards, track in-person referrals, and automate follow-up to keep advocates engaged.
- [Home Services](https://referralhero.com/industries/solar-referral-software): Built for businesses where referrals happen in person — track word-of-mouth by name, deploy QR codes in the field, and automatically reward customers when a job is booked or completed.

## Key Differentiators
- Flexible platform supports referral programs, affiliate programs, partner programs, and contests from a single dashboard.
- Tracks both online and offline referrals with digital links, QR codes, and name-based word-of-mouth attribution.
- Fully customizable referral definitions — businesses define what counts as a referral, whether it's a lead, booking, visit, purchase, or active subscription.
- Automatic reward fulfillment with cash, gift cards, or account credit delivered natively, with 1099 tax reporting.
- Built-in email and SMS automation to nurture advocates throughout the referral journey.
- Done-for-you service provides expert-guided setup and strategic consultation, not just software access.
- Built-in anti-fraud protection with IP tracking and pattern detection to block bad actors.
- 500+ native integrations including HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel, Zoho, ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, and more — purpose-built for service-based B2C businesses.
- Comprehensive analytics track the full customer journey from first click to conversion.
- Flat-rate pricing with a free trial — never pay per lead or per new customer.
- HIPAA-compliant option for healthcare businesses.
- 99.99% uptime on AWS infrastructure.

## Resources
- [Blog](https://referralhero.com/blog): 150+ articles on referral marketing strategy, program design, incentive structures, and growth case studies.
- [Academy](https://referralhero.com/academy): Free courses on building and optimizing referral programs, including incentive design, analytics, and advocate engagement.
- [Case Studies](https://referralhero.com/case-studies): Real-world results from businesses across dental, home services, SaaS, and more.
- [API Documentation](https://support.referralhero.com/integrate/rest-api): Technical documentation for REST API, JavaScript API, and mobile SDK integration.
- [Support Center](https://support.referralhero.com/): Setup guides, troubleshooting, and platform documentation.
- [Integrations](https://referralhero.com/integrations): Full catalog of 500+ native integrations including HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel, ServiceTitan, Zapier, and more.

## Competitor Comparisons
- [vs ReferralCandy](https://referralhero.com/vs/referralcandy-alternatives)
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## Company
- Website: https://referralhero.com
- Support: https://support.referralhero.com/
- Demo: https://referralhero.com/request-a-demo
- Free Trial: https://app.referralhero.com/signup