AffRef vs Referral Rock
Referral Rock spans referral + affiliate use cases generically. AffRef is purpose-built for affiliate tracking across Shopify, SaaS, and mobile. Flat $49/mo, no per-member pricing surprises.
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| Feature | AffRef | Referral Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Affiliate tracking | Referral + affiliate |
| Starting price | $49/mo flat | Variable by members |
| Transaction fees | $0 | Plan-dependent |
| Shopify integration | 1-click app | JS embed |
| Stripe + Lemon Squeezy | Native | Webhook-only |
| Mobile (RevenueCat) | Pro+ | Not supported |
| Recurring commissions | Yes | Limited |
| Stripe Connect auto-pay | Pro+ | Not supported |
Where the referral-program framing falls short for affiliates
Referral and affiliate programs look similar from far away. The detail matters.
Affiliate-creator UX expectations
Affiliates expect a branded portal with stats, payout history, custom commission rates, and tiered structures. Referral tools tend to ship a customer-facing share widget instead. AffRef ships a full branded subdomain portal on every plan.
Recurring SaaS commission tracking
Affiliate creators promoting your SaaS expect commission on renewals, not just first sale. AffRef has first-class recurring commissions with a configurable duration cap. Referral tools often only credit the first conversion.
Multi-platform stack
Affiliates may drive traffic to your Shopify store one month and your Stripe-billed SaaS the next. AffRef tracks both under one roster. Referral tools tend to cover one checkout pattern.
Why teams pick AffRef
Purpose-built for affiliates
Branded subdomain portal, custom signup forms (every field configurable), per-affiliate commission overrides, tiered commission structures, and full payout history.
One tool for every checkout
Shopify, Stripe Billing, Lemon Squeezy, RevenueCat, mobile SDK. The same affiliate roster works across every brand.
Predictable pricing
Flat $49 / $99 / $249. Caps are on affiliate count, not engagement or active-member tiers. The bill doesn't surprise you when a single affiliate has a great month.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between affiliate and referral programs?
Affiliate programs reward third parties (creators, publishers, influencers) for sending paying customers. Referral programs reward your existing customers for bringing in friends. AffRef is purpose-built for the affiliate use case: branded portals, recurring commissions, multi-platform tracking. Referral Rock straddles both but leans referral.
Is AffRef cheaper than Referral Rock?
Referral Rock pricing scales with active members and customizations. AffRef is flat $49/mo Starter, $99/mo Pro, $249/mo Scale, with affiliate caps but no per-member fees. Cost depends on program size; AffRef is more predictable as you grow.
Can AffRef also do customer-to-customer referrals?
Yes. Any customer can be added as an affiliate, get a referral link or coupon code, and earn commission on the referrals they bring. The same product surface works for both affiliate creator programs and customer referrals; you just configure auto-approve and commission rate per audience.
Does AffRef integrate with Shopify and mobile apps?
Yes. Native Shopify (one-click app install) on every plan. Native RevenueCat / Adapty / iOS + Android SDK for mobile subscription apps on Pro and above. Referral Rock's coverage is narrower on these stacks.
Built for affiliate creators, not customer referrals.
Branded portal, recurring commissions, every checkout platform. Flat $49/mo.
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