CleverConnect Employee Referrals vs HireUp

CleverConnect Employee Referrals8.4Visit HireUp7.5Visit

Higher score CleverConnect Employee Referrals #5 in Employee Referral Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit CleverConnect

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HireUp #13 in Employee Referral Software 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit HireUp

• CleverConnect Employee Referrals fits best

  Employers wanting mobile referral engagement

• HireUp fits best

  Mobile-first teams running branded campaigns

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Side by side

Feature	CleverConnect Employee Referrals 8.4/10 Visit ↗	HireUp 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.5
Ranking	#5 in Employee Referral Software	#13 in Employee Referral Software
Best for	Employers wanting mobile referral engagement	Mobile-first teams running branded campaigns
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR
Integrations	100+ integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CleverConnect Employee Referrals 2/2 · HireUp 2/2
Referral tracking	✓	✓
ATS integrations	✓	✓
Specs
Referral submission	Multiple	Web form
Employee sharing	Multiple	Multiple
Reward management	Both	Automated
Analytics and reporting	Standard reports	Standard reports
Mobile access	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	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	Branded campaigns with social sharing and referral endorsements Real-time tracking, analytics, KPI reporting, and payment tracking Web, iOS, and Android access with ATS integration
Cons	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	No free plan is offered Listed integrations center on applicant tracking systems Commercial continuity may merit ongoing monitoring
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	HireUp is an employee referral platform for organizations that want to promote open roles, collect employee referrals, track candidate progress, and measure campaign performance. It is positioned for small and midsize organizations as well… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• HireUp — where it wins

  • Branded campaigns with social sharing and referral endorsements
  • Real-time tracking, analytics, KPI reporting, and payment tracking
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with ATS integration

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered
  • Listed integrations center on applicant tracking systems
  • Commercial continuity may merit ongoing monitoring

• CleverConnect Employee Referrals8.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit CleverConnectFull verdict →
• HireUp7.5/10 · Paid

  A mobile-first referral platform with branded campaigns, tracking, incentives, and ATS integration.

  Visit HireUpFull verdict →