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The 11 fastest-to-onboard marketing · referral

The fastest to onboard in the Top 11 The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools is ReferralCandy (typical go-live in 1 day).

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Sorted by typical days from contract signature to live system, using each provider's publicly stated onboarding timeline. Entries without a published timeline fall to the bottom.

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  1. #1ReferralCandy(rank #1 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    1 day

    The top 'set and forget' referral tool for e-commerce, especially Shopify stores.

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  2. #2Rewardful(rank #8 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    1 day

    The easiest way for SaaS companies on Stripe to launch affiliate and referral programs.

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  3. #3Viral Loops(rank #10 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    1 day

    A template-driven platform for running short-term viral marketing campaigns.

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  4. #4GrowSurf(rank #7 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    3 days

    An easy-to-use and affordable tool for startups to launch referral campaigns.

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  5. #5Referral Rock(rank #6 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    14 days

    A versatile and well-supported platform for SMBs running multiple program types.

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  6. #6Friendbuy(rank #2 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    30 days

    A highly customizable, enterprise-grade platform for major DTC brands.

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  7. #7SaaSquatch(rank #5 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    30 days

    A flexible platform for building integrated referral and loyalty programs for SaaS.

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  8. #8Ambassador(rank #9 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    30 days

    A reliable, all-in-one platform for referral, affiliate, and influencer programs.

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  9. #9Mention Me(rank #3 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    45 days

    A data-driven platform with unique features like 'Name Share' for program optimization.

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  10. #10PartnerStack(rank #11 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    45 days

    A powerful PRM that treats referrals as one part of a larger partner ecosystem.

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  11. #11Extole(rank #4 in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools)

    60 days

    The top choice for large, security-conscious enterprises in finance and telco.

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