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Friendbuy vs GrowSurf
Both stand on customer referral software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Consider Friendbuy if you need referral, loyalty and influencer capabilities in one platform and its integrations and API fit your setup. Ask sales for a quote, and review the full-term fee commitment before signing because fees remain due if you cancel early.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
GrowSurf supports both one-time referral rewards and recurring affiliate commissions, with automation and a broad set of integration and developer options. Check participant limits and the 3% success fee on the free affiliate plan before choosing a plan.
Visit GrowSurfThe facts
| Friendbuy | GrowSurf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Startup (yearly): $125 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | friendbuy.com | growsurf.com |
| On customer referral software | #3 of 14 | #1 of 14 |
Friendbuy: what it does well
- Combines referral, loyalty and influencer programs.
- Includes a REST API, real-time webhooks and an MCP server.
- Mobile app web views can run its widgets.
- Lists a range of ecommerce, marketing and customer-platform integrations.
- Supports multiple reward types, including cash back and loyalty points.
What to know first
- Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote.
- Fees are owed for the full Service Order term after early cancellation.
GrowSurf: what it does well
- Automates referral links and reward delivery
- Free affiliate plan has no monthly subscription
- Directory lists 61 integrations
- Offers REST API and platform SDKs
What to know first
- Free affiliate plan charges a 3% success fee
- Referral tiers are based on participant counts
- Exceeding a tier limit can trigger a prorated upgrade
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