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Head-to-head · Employee Referral Software

ERIN vs RippleHire

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ERIN #1 in Employee Referral Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit ERIN
RippleHire #2 in Employee Referral Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit RippleHire

ERIN leads on 0 checks, RippleHire 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 scoreERIN · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly ERIN

ERIN scores higher on our rubric for employee referral software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On mobile access, ERIN gives you Both where RippleHire offers Web.

ERIN is the better fit for organizations wanting a full referral platform. RippleHire is the better fit for enterprises needing policy-rich referral workflows.

  • ERIN fits best

    Organizations wanting a full referral platform

  • RippleHire fits best

    Enterprises needing policy-rich referral workflows

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Side by side

Feature ERIN 9.4/10 Visit ↗ RippleHire 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Employee Referral Software #2 in Employee Referral Software
Best for Organizations wanting a full referral platform Enterprises needing policy-rich referral workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 30+ integrations 13 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features ERIN 2/2 · RippleHire 2/2
Referral tracking ✓ ✓
ATS integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Referral submission Multiple Multiple
Employee sharing Multiple Multiple
Reward management Automated Automated
Analytics and reporting Standard reports Standard reports
Mobile access Both Web
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes the full Refer platform and ATS/HRIS integrations
  • Automates eligibility, bonus administration, and payroll handoff
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, SMS, Slack, Teams, and social sharing
  • Tracks referrals from submission through hire with status visibility
  • Automates routing, duplicate checks, eligibility controls and payouts
  • Connects with major ATS, HRMS, communication and job-board platforms
Cons
  • Custom integrations are limited to the Enterprise plan
  • Unlimited hires and employees are Enterprise-only features
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple referral programs
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan prices
  • Mobile access is provided through the web experience
  • Analytics are described as standard reports rather than advanced reporting
Our verdict

ERIN is employee referral software for talent acquisition teams that want to collect, track, and manage referrals across employee portals, dashboards, messaging channels, and mobile apps. It supports referral status tracking, ATS and HRIS…

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RippleHire is an enterprise talent acquisition platform with an employee referral portal. It suits organizations that need more than basic job sharing: employees can browse open roles, submit referrals, share jobs through WhatsApp,…

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  1. ERINEmployee Referral Software 9.4Free plan
  2. RippleHireEmployee Referral Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ERIN — where it wins

    • Free plan includes the full Refer platform and ATS/HRIS integrations
    • Automates eligibility, bonus administration, and payroll handoff
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, SMS, Slack, Teams, and social sharing

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom integrations are limited to the Enterprise plan
    • Unlimited hires and employees are Enterprise-only features
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple referral programs

  • RippleHire — where it wins

    • Tracks referrals from submission through hire with status visibility
    • Automates routing, duplicate checks, eligibility controls and payouts
    • Connects with major ATS, HRMS, communication and job-board platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan prices
    • Mobile access is provided through the web experience
    • Analytics are described as standard reports rather than advanced reporting
  • ERIN9.4/10 · Free plan

    A full referral platform with free entry, automation, analytics, and broad integrations.

    Visit ERINFull verdict →
  • RippleHire9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A policy-rich referral system for enterprises that need tracking, routing and reward automation.

    Visit RippleHireFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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