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Head-to-head · Employee Referral Software

RippleHire vs Boon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score RippleHire #2 in Employee Referral Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit RippleHire
Boon #3 in Employee Referral Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Boon

RippleHire leads on 0 checks, Boon 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 scoreRippleHire · 9.0/10
  • Free trialonly Boon

RippleHire scores higher on our rubric for employee referral software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On reward management, Boon gives you Both where RippleHire offers Automated.

RippleHire is the better fit for enterprises needing policy-rich referral workflows. Boon is the better fit for companies wanting campaigns and flexible rewards.

  • RippleHire fits best

    Enterprises needing policy-rich referral workflows

  • Boon fits best

    Companies wanting campaigns and flexible rewards

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Side by side

Feature RippleHire 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Boon 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #2 in Employee Referral Software #3 in Employee Referral Software
Best for Enterprises needing policy-rich referral workflows Companies wanting campaigns and flexible rewards
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 13 integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RippleHire 2/2 · Boon 2/2
Referral tracking ✓ ✓
ATS integrations ✓ ✓
Specs
Referral submission Multiple Multiple
Employee sharing Multiple Multiple
Reward management Automated Both
Analytics and reporting Standard reports Standard reports
Mobile access Web Web
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • There is no free plan
  • Access is web-only rather than through a mobile platform
Our verdict

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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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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  1. RippleHireEmployee Referral Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. BoonEmployee Referral Software 8.6Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • RippleHire9.0/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit RippleHireFull verdict →
  • Boon8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

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

    Visit BoonFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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