GrowSurf vs PartnerStack

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools and The 11 Best Affiliate Marketing Software Platforms. Last verified June 18, 2026.

The short answer

PartnerStack ranks higher on Top 11 (#2 vs #7) for Growth teams building referral and word-of-mouth programs / E-commerce brands and SaaS companies launching affiliate programs. The best platform specifically designed for B2B SaaS partner programs and automated payouts.

At a glance

GrowSurfPartnerStack
Top 11 rank#7 / The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools#2 / The 11 Best Affiliate Marketing Software Platforms
Score (out of 9.4)89
Best forStartups and early-stage SaaSB2B SaaS partner programs
Pricing$$ ($300 to $750/mo)$$$ ($800 to $5,000/mo)
HQWilmington, USAToronto, Canada
Founded20172015

GrowSurf

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

growsurf.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools

PartnerStack

The best platform specifically designed for B2B SaaS partner programs and automated payouts.

partnerstack.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Affiliate Marketing Software Platforms

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