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Open Referral vs ReferralFlo
Both stand on employee referral software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Open Referral brings referral submissions, ATS tracking, and bonus management into one workflow. Consider the lack of direct payroll integration and the paid plans when assessing fit.
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ReferralFlo combines referral program setup with attribution, rewards, automation, and fraud checks. Its Starter tier has defined program, advocate, referral, and admin limits, with no free plan listed.
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| Open Referral | ReferralFlo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentiel: €99 a month | Starter: $190 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openreferral.io | referralflo.ai |
| On employee referral software | #20 of 28 | #24 of 28 |
Open Referral: what it does well
- Supports 64 ATS integrations.
- Mobile browser referrals need no app installation.
- Automates eligibility checks and bonus calculations.
- Read-only AI connector omits candidate emails and phone numbers.
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial.
- Direct payroll integration is not yet available.
- Unsupported ATSs require interim CSV import.
ReferralFlo: what it does well
- Supports several types of referral programs
- Tracks shares, clicks, conversions, and revenue
- Offers multiple reward structures and payout options
- Includes fraud screening and review flags
- Automates rewards, emails, and webhooks after conversion
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Starter allows two programs and 50 advocates
- Starter is limited to 100 referrals monthly
- Starter includes one admin user
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