# ReferralHero: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 5 judge labels across 2 categories by 4 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/referralhero/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referral and partner programs | 4% | 8 | 0% | 4 |
| Loyalty, advocacy and referrals | 0% | 71 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Most budget-constrained companies find ReferralCandy or ReferralHero provide the best balance of features versus cost" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Referrals)
- "Path A: Best-of-Breed Referral Platforms (Recommended) ... ReferralHero, Sprout (by Jobvite), Workboard, TalentLyft." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Referrals)
- "Look for software with automated fraud-blocking features (like ReferralHero or Voucherify)." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Referrals)
- "Free Option: ReferralHero ... Best for: Testing referral loops before committing" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Loyalty)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.