Buzzbassador vs Refersion
Buzzbassador
buzzbassador.comRefersion
refersion.comSide by side
| Figure | Buzzbassador | Refersion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $169/mo | $2.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Affiliate Marketing Software | 8.6 (#12) | 8.6 (#11) |
| Audience | The company says it helps Shopify merchants run creator and affiliate programs. | The platform is designed for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands and supports affiliate, influencer, and ambassador programs. |
| Automated payouts | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker lists Shopify and Klaviyo, and names Influencer Gift Form, Vper, Attentive (coming soon), and Tremendous in its Shopify ecosystem. | Listed integrations include Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, Chargebee, Stripe, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Zapier. |
| Partner portal | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says Buzzbassador collects Shopify order and product information, and states that it stores order details but not customer information associated with those orders. | The platform page states that Refersion’s reporting and data practices are compliant with GDPR and CCPA guidelines. |
| Recruitment | Brands can use branded application forms to recruit affiliates from their customers. | Affiliate discovery uses product categories and a description of a brand’s ideal customer to surface relevant partners. |
| Support | Launch and Build include chat and email support; Build also includes video call and screenshare support, while Plus includes a dedicated account manager. | Growth includes chat support, while Scale offers premium support and a Slack channel. |
Plans
Buzzbassador
- LaunchFree
- Build$169 a month
- Plus$549 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Refersion
- Launch$39 a month
- Growth$199 a month
- Marketplace ListingFree
- Launch (yearly billing)$29 a year
- Growth (yearly billing)$159 a year
- ScalePriced on request
In their own words
Buzzbassador
Buzzbassador has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Refersion
Refersion is an affiliate tracking and management platform for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands running affiliate, influencer, or ambassador programs. It helps brands discover partners, track referrals, set commissions, and arrange payouts. Partner discovery uses product categories and a description of the brand’s ideal customer to surface potential affiliates. Refersion promotes first-party tracking without cookies or redirects. Commissions can be based on sales percentage or subscriptions; Growth includes advanced commission options. The platform describes automated affiliate payments and automatic generation of required US tax forms for eligible affiliates. A free Marketplace Listing lets affiliates view and apply to offers, but tracking, commission management, and payouts require a paid plan. Launch costs $39 a month plus 3% of affiliate-driven sales; Growth costs $199 a month plus 2%. Growth includes API access and chat support. Listed integrations include Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, Chargebee, Stripe, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Zapier.