ReferralCandy 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
ReferralCandy ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Growth teams building referral and word-of-mouth programs / E-commerce brands and SaaS companies launching affiliate programs. The top 'set and forget' referral tool for e-commerce, especially Shopify stores.
At a glance
| ReferralCandy | PartnerStack | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Referral Marketing Software Tools | #2 / The 11 Best Affiliate Marketing Software Platforms |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 9 |
| Best for | Simple e-commerce referral programs | B2B SaaS partner programs |
| Pricing | $ ($59 to $299/mo + commission) | $$$ ($800 to $5,000/mo) |
| HQ | Singapore | Toronto, Canada |
| Founded | 2009 | 2015 |
ReferralCandy
The top 'set and forget' referral tool for e-commerce, especially Shopify stores.
www.referralcandy.comSee 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.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Affiliate Marketing Software Platforms
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