Choosing the right referral platform
Have you ever seen a comparison page where the “challenger” comes out better than the company writing the comparison?
Exactly. Neither have we. So when we set about comparing our referral software to others we wanted to take a different approach. Here’s the approach we’re taking:
The comparison we’ve put together is based on whether it’s possible (and how much it costs) to do in Viral Loops what you can do in ReferralHero.
We will be the first to admit Viral Loops does have a snazzy-looking website and might seem better from the outside looking in. But building a referral program that transforms your current customers into brand ambassadors is no flashy marketing gimmick.
We’re biased but we’re not blind: for some of you, Viral Loops will be the better option. But this side-by-side comparison chart exposes the inner workings. We are going to dig under the hood and demonstrate when ReferralHero is a better fit than our competitor.
The breakdown. Read this if you're short on time.
Building a scalable referral program to 10x your SaaS, fintech, web3, software platform, mobile app, offline, or service business.
Running small social referral campaigns for eCommerce shops and newsletter creators
Customizing to your product, service, or marketing funnel
Cookie-cutter referral templates
An all-in-one platform that integrates with your marketing stack
Hosting a campaign with a simple conversion metric
100% white-labeled user experience
If you don’t mind "Powered by Viral Loops" back-link on widgets, emails, etc.
A strategic choice for businesses looking for tailored solutions at competitive price points
Businesses who want to pay $399+/mo to unlock basic features (ex. ability to remove "Powered by Viral Loops")
A referral program that encourages continuous user engagement through gamification, social and email touchpoints
A referral campaign that encourages social clicks
Marketers who want detailed analytics and performance reporting
Marketers who want basic reporting
Access to 24/7 technical customer support
Access to standard support
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ReferralHero and ViralLoops have different pricing plans, so this chart compares pricing for same size campaigns.
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Knowing which conversion events to design your campaign around might be the most important aspect of a successful referral program. Ask yourself, “Which event(s) could double your business?” From signups to social shares, understanding these touchpoints helps you design a campaign that maximizes impact and drives growth.
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Building a successful referral program isn’t just about slapping a template on a page. ReferralHero allows much greater customization of your referral program to fully integrate with your marketing funnel.
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Your brand. Your customers. Your campaign. ReferralHero and Viral Loops are fairly comparable white-label solutions that let you fully own your brand experience from start to finish.
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ReferralHero offers a powerful set of automated email and SMS tools to boost engagement and keep referrals active, whereas Viral Loops provides only basic email notifications.
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When choosing the right platform you want to make sure it connects to your existing marketing stack.
Looking for another integration? Let us know and if we don’t have it, we’ll build it! Last updated 2025.
Data analysis is crucial to understanding the performance of your referral program. ReferralHero provides you with deep data and insights on user behavior and where to optimize your campaign.
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Campaign manipulation is a reality, especially when the rewards are high-stake! Rest assured as the ReferralHero anti-fraud algorithm works in the background so you can be confident only real people are joining your referral program.
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