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Head-to-head · Employee Referral Software

CleverConnect Employee Referrals vs Refered

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CleverConnect Employee Referrals #5 in Employee Referral Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit CleverConnect
Refered #8 in Employee Referral Software 8.0/10 90-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Refered

CleverConnect Employee Referrals leads on 1 check, Refered on 0, and 2 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 scoreCleverConnect Employee Referrals · 8.4/10
  • Free trialonly Refered
  • Most featuresCleverConnect Employee Referrals · 2 of 2

CleverConnect Employee Referrals scores higher on our rubric for employee referral software: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

On referral submission, CleverConnect Employee Referrals gives you Multiple where Refered offers Web form. On reward management, CleverConnect Employee Referrals gives you Both where Refered offers Automated. CleverConnect Employee Referrals offers ats integrations; Refered doesn't. On mobile access, CleverConnect Employee Referrals gives you Both where Refered offers Web.

CleverConnect Employee Referrals is the better fit for employers wanting mobile referral engagement. Refered is the better fit for small teams using Paychex.

  • CleverConnect Employee Referrals fits best

    Employers wanting mobile referral engagement

  • Refered fits best

    Small teams using Paychex

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Side by side

Feature CleverConnect Employee Referrals 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Refered 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.0
Ranking #5 in Employee Referral Software #8 in Employee Referral Software
Best for Employers wanting mobile referral engagement Small teams using Paychex
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 90 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 100+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features CleverConnect Employee Referrals 2/2 · Refered 1/2
Referral tracking ✓ ✓
ATS integrations ✓ (best) —
Specs
Referral submission Multiple Web form
Employee sharing Multiple Multiple
Reward management Both Automated
Analytics and reporting Standard reports Standard reports
Mobile access Both Web
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
  • 90-day trial with plans starting at 99
  • Paychex synchronization supports referral bonus calculations
  • Referral tracking, sharing, dashboards, and ROI reporting
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
  • ATS integration coverage is limited
  • Mobile access is web-based rather than native
  • Paid plans are required after the trial
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…

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Refered is a cloud-based employee referral and recruiting platform for small and mid-sized businesses. It gives employees a web form for submitting referrals, supports referral tracking, and lets teams share jobs through SMS, Facebook,…

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  1. CleverConnect Employee ReferralsEmployee Referral Software 8.4Pricing on request
  2. ReferedEmployee Referral Software 8.090-day trial

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

  • Refered — where it wins

    • 90-day trial with plans starting at 99
    • Paychex synchronization supports referral bonus calculations
    • Referral tracking, sharing, dashboards, and ROI reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • ATS integration coverage is limited
    • Mobile access is web-based rather than native
    • Paid plans are required after the trial
  • CleverConnect Employee Referrals8.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit CleverConnectFull verdict →
  • Refered8.0/10 · 90-day trial

    A focused referral platform for small teams, especially those running payroll through Paychex.

    Visit ReferedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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