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Social Snowball alternatives
Social Snowball compared with 6 alternatives: Superfiliate, UpPromote, ReferralCandy, Refersion, Friendbuy and 1 more.
Social Snowball is a paid product, starting at $249 per month. 2 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social SnowballThis tool | From $249/mo | No | Web |
| Superfiliate | Free trial · from $1,500/mo | Trial only | Web |
| UpPromote | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| ReferralCandy | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Refersion | From $29/mo | No | Web |
| Friendbuy | Paid | No | Web |
| GoAffPro | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Social Snowball starts at $249 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Superfiliate scores higher without starting lower. UpPromote, ReferralCandy, Refersion and GoAffPro start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Social Snowball
- Free trial · from $1,500/mo
Superfiliate
Creator, affiliate and referral programs for Shopify brands
- Superfiliate starts at $1,500 per month. Social Snowball starts at $249 per month.
- Superfiliate also covers reports.
Suits: Shopify brands running influencer, affiliate and referral programs together
- Free plan · from $24.99/mo
UpPromote
Affiliate, influencer and referral programs for Shopify stores
- UpPromote starts at $24.99 per month, billed annually ($29.99 billed monthly). Social Snowball starts at $249 per month.
- UpPromote has a free plan. Social Snowball does not.
Suits: Shopify stores starting an affiliate or ambassador program for free
- Free trial · from $9/mo
ReferralCandy
Customer referral and affiliate programs for online stores
- ReferralCandy starts at $9 per month. Social Snowball starts at $249 per month.
Suits: Shopify stores that want customers to refer friends for a reward
- From $29/mo
Refersion
Affiliate and influencer program software for online stores
- Refersion starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). Social Snowball starts at $249 per month.
Suits: Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce and Magento stores starting an affiliate program
- Paid
Friendbuy
Referral, loyalty and influencer programs for consumer brands
Suits: Consumer brands running referral, loyalty and creator programs together
- Free plan · from $49/mo
GoAffPro
Affiliate and multi-level marketing app for online stores
- GoAffPro starts at $49 per month. Social Snowball starts at $249 per month.
- GoAffPro has a free plan. Social Snowball does not.
Suits: Stores on Wix, Squarespace, Ecwid or other builders that few affiliate apps support
Limits worth knowing in Social Snowball
- Snow Day adds 3% of affiliate revenue to its $249 monthly fee; Blizzard starts at $899 a month as a custom plan with no usage charges.
- It runs as a Shopify app; no other store platform is named on its listing or site.
- TikTok Shop, creator search, social listening and a dedicated CSM are on Blizzard only.
- Its website publishes no pricing page; the prices are the ones on its Shopify App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Social Snowball?
The alternatives to Social Snowball in this directory are Superfiliate, UpPromote, ReferralCandy, Refersion, Friendbuy and GoAffPro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Social Snowball.
Is there a free alternative to Social Snowball?
Yes. UpPromote and GoAffPro have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.