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Head-to-head · Employee Referral Software

Naukri Referral Tool vs HireUp

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Naukri Referral Tool #7 in Employee Referral Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Naukri
HireUp #13 in Employee Referral Software 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit HireUp

Naukri Referral Tool leads on 1 check, HireUp 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 scoreNaukri Referral Tool · 8.1/10
  • Free planonly Naukri Referral Tool
  • Most featuresHireUp · 2 of 2

Naukri Referral Tool scores higher on our rubric for employee referral software: 8.1 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #13.

Naukri Referral Tool offers free plan; HireUp doesn't. On referral submission, Naukri Referral Tool gives you Multiple where HireUp offers Web form. On mobile access, HireUp gives you Both where Naukri Referral Tool offers Web.

Naukri Referral Tool is the better fit for organizations wanting a free basic referral tool. HireUp is the better fit for mobile-first teams running branded campaigns.

  • Naukri Referral Tool fits best

    Organizations wanting a free basic referral tool

  • HireUp fits best

    Mobile-first teams running branded campaigns

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Side by side

Feature Naukri Referral Tool 8.1/10 Visit ↗ HireUp 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 7.5
Ranking #7 in Employee Referral Software #13 in Employee Referral Software
Best for Organizations wanting a free basic referral tool Mobile-first teams running branded campaigns
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Naukri Referral Tool 1/2 · HireUp 2/2
Referral tracking ✓ ✓
ATS integrations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Referral submission Multiple Web form
Employee sharing Multiple Multiple
Reward management Not checked yet Automated
Analytics and reporting Standard reports Standard reports
Mobile access Web Both
Our review
Pros
  • Share multiple jobs in one employee mailer
  • Track, search, and filter referral applications
  • Use points, badges, and activity reports to engage employees
  • 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
  • Web access only
  • No verified integrations
  • No automated reward management
  • No free plan is offered
  • Listed integrations center on applicant tracking systems
  • Commercial continuity may merit ongoing monitoring
Our verdict

Naukri Referral Tool is a free web-based employee referral tool for recruiters and organizations that want to reach employee networks through Naukri. It supports multiple-job sharing, employee contact management, customized referral…

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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…

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  1. Naukri Referral ToolEmployee Referral Software 8.1Free plan
  2. HireUpEmployee Referral Software 7.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Naukri Referral Tool — where it wins

    • Share multiple jobs in one employee mailer
    • Track, search, and filter referral applications
    • Use points, badges, and activity reports to engage employees

    Where it doesn't

    • Web access only
    • No verified integrations
    • No automated reward management

  • 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
  • Naukri Referral Tool8.1/10 · Free plan

    A free web tool for managing employee referrals, with limited ecosystem depth.

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

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

    Visit HireUpFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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