--- title: "Best GrowSurf Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to GrowSurf? Find out how GrowSurf stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/189583/GrowSurf/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" --- # GrowSurf alternatives Last updated on August 26th, 2026 The best GrowSurf alternatives are Okendo (best overall), UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing (best free plan), ReferralCandy (best budget option), and Post Affiliate Pro (most reviewed). Together they hold 1,531 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 4.9 out of 5. GrowSurf itself holds 4.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews. ### GrowSurf - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (30 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 - Starting price: $179.00 /usage/mo - Key features: 10 of 12 top category features --- ## Top alternatives GrowSurf alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) — 4.8 out of 5 (547 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | Not available | 6 of 12 top category features | | [Okendo](https://www.capterra.com/p/176189/Okendo/) — 4.9 out of 5 (236 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $19.00 /mo | 3 of 12 top category features | | [Referral Rock](https://www.capterra.com/p/139089/Referral-Rock-Software/) — 4.6 out of 5 (101 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $250.00 /mo | 10 of 12 top category features | | [Post Affiliate Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/147442/Post-Affiliate-Pro/) — 4.7 out of 5 (703 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $79.00 /mo | 11 of 12 top category features | | [Viral Loops](https://www.capterra.com/p/150927/Viral-Loops/) — 4.6 out of 5 (137 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $35.00 /mo | 9 of 12 top category features | | [Referral Factory](https://www.capterra.com/p/218230/Referral-Factory/) — 4.8 out of 5 (162 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $200.00 /mo | 10 of 12 top category features | | [Buyapowa](https://www.capterra.com/p/153180/Buyapowa/) — 4.6 out of 5 (84 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 12 top category features | | [UpViral](https://www.capterra.com/p/230137/UpViral/) — 4.7 out of 5 (107 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $99.00 /mo | 7 of 12 top category features | | [ReferralCandy](https://www.capterra.com/p/119331/ReferralCandy/) — 4.5 out of 5 (387 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $29.00 /usage/mo | 9 of 12 top category features | | [UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/) — 4.9 out of 5 (205 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $29.99 /user/mo | 11 of 12 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to GrowSurf The best free alternatives to GrowSurf are Tremendous, Okendo, and Referral Rock — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) — 4.8 out of 5 (547 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: Not available ### [Okendo](https://www.capterra.com/p/176189/Okendo/) — 4.9 out of 5 (236 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $19.00 /mo ### [Referral Rock](https://www.capterra.com/p/139089/Referral-Rock-Software/) — 4.6 out of 5 (101 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $250.00 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated GrowSurf alternatives are Buyapowa (4.9), UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing (4.9), and Referral Factory (4.8). ### [Buyapowa](https://www.capterra.com/p/153180/Buyapowa/) - 19 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 19 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 across 19 SMB reviews > "What I liked most about Buyapowa was how easy and intuitive the platform is, both for us as administrators and for our customers using the referral program." — Matteo M., Marketing Manager (September 16, 2025) ### [UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/) - 145 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 145 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 145 SMB reviews > "UpPromote has been one of the best affiliate management platforms we've used for our Shopify store." — Lael M., Co-Founder (July 21, 2026) ### [Referral Factory](https://www.capterra.com/p/218230/Referral-Factory/) - 124 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 124 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 124 SMB reviews > "One thing I’ve noticed is that some of the more advanced settings could benefit from clearer guidance." — Julie A., Head of Company (August 4, 2026) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Affiliate - [Post Affiliate Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/147442/Post-Affiliate-Pro/) — 4.7 out of 5 (703 reviews) - [Systeme.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/198994/Systeme/) — 4.8 out of 5 (2,129 reviews) - [UpPromote: Affiliate Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/p/201885/Shopify-Affiliate-Marketing/) — 4.9 out of 5 (205 reviews) ### Referral - [Tremendous](https://www.capterra.com/p/197141/Tremendous-Rewards/) — 4.8 out of 5 (547 reviews) - [Referral Rock](https://www.capterra.com/p/139089/Referral-Rock-Software/) — 4.6 out of 5 (101 reviews) - [Ambassador](https://www.capterra.com/p/227998/Ambassador/) — 4.1 out of 5 (26 reviews) ### Customer Advocacy - [Birdeye](https://www.capterra.com/p/152997/BirdEye/) — 4.7 out of 5 (707 reviews) - [ReferralCandy](https://www.capterra.com/p/119331/ReferralCandy/) — 4.5 out of 5 (387 reviews) - [Yotpo](https://www.capterra.com/p/144389/Yotpo/) — 4.5 out of 5 (377 reviews) ---