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Head-to-head · Employee Referral Software

Boon vs CleverConnect Employee Referrals

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Boon #3 in Employee Referral Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Boon
CleverConnect Employee Referrals #5 in Employee Referral Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit CleverConnect

Boon leads on 0 checks, CleverConnect Employee Referrals on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBoon · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly Boon

Boon scores higher on our rubric for employee referral software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

On mobile access, CleverConnect Employee Referrals gives you Both where Boon offers Web.

Boon is the better fit for companies wanting campaigns and flexible rewards. CleverConnect Employee Referrals is the better fit for employers wanting mobile referral engagement.

  • Boon fits best

    Companies wanting campaigns and flexible rewards

  • CleverConnect Employee Referrals fits best

    Employers wanting mobile referral engagement

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Side by side

Feature Boon 8.6/10 Visit ↗ CleverConnect Employee Referrals 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #3 in Employee Referral Software #5 in Employee Referral Software
Best for Companies wanting campaigns and flexible rewards Employers wanting mobile referral engagement
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 30-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Tickets, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 50+ integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Boon 2/2 · CleverConnect Employee Referrals 2/2
Referral tracking ✓ ✓
ATS integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Referral submission Multiple Multiple
Employee sharing Multiple Multiple
Reward management Both Both
Analytics and reporting Standard reports Standard reports
Mobile access Web Both
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks referrals and candidate status across recruiting workflows
  • Supports cash, gift-card, experience, and badge rewards
  • Connects with major ATS, HRIS, payroll, SSO, and communication tools
  • Mobile and desktop access with automated email and push notifications
  • Configurable rewards, rewards shop, points and leaderboards
  • Referral tracking, KPI dashboards, employer-brand sharing and ATS/HRIS integrations
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • There is no free plan
  • Access is web-only rather than through a mobile platform
  • Pricing is available through contact with sales
  • The module is part of a broader talent acquisition platform
  • Gamification and rewards may exceed the needs of simpler programs
Our verdict

Boon is an employee and external referral hiring platform for recruiting teams. It helps organizations collect candidate referrals through referral links, widgets, job listings, and connected workflows. Teams can track referral and…

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CleverConnect Employee Referrals digitizes employee referral programs for recruitment and HR teams. Employees can submit referrals through mobile or desktop access, while recruiters can manage communications, track progress and measure…

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  1. BoonEmployee Referral Software 8.6Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. CleverConnect Employee ReferralsEmployee Referral Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Boon — where it wins

    • Tracks referrals and candidate status across recruiting workflows
    • Supports cash, gift-card, experience, and badge rewards
    • Connects with major ATS, HRIS, payroll, SSO, and communication tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
    • There is no free plan
    • Access is web-only rather than through a mobile platform

  • CleverConnect Employee Referrals — where it wins

    • Mobile and desktop access with automated email and push notifications
    • Configurable rewards, rewards shop, points and leaderboards
    • Referral tracking, KPI dashboards, employer-brand sharing and ATS/HRIS integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is available through contact with sales
    • The module is part of a broader talent acquisition platform
    • Gamification and rewards may exceed the needs of simpler programs
  • Boon8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A flexible referral platform for campaigns, rewards, and connected recruiting workflows.

    Visit BoonFull verdict →
  • CleverConnect Employee Referrals8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad referral module for employers prioritizing mobile engagement and ATS/HRIS connectivity.

    Visit CleverConnectFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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