Why Shopify brands choose Buzzbassador over Refersion.
Refersion is affiliate tracking software. Buzzbassador is a full ambassador program platform. Here’s what that difference means for your brand.
Full Ambassador Platform vs Tracking Tool
Buzzbassador is a complete ambassador program platform with social listening, creator matching, campaign management, and email automation. Refersion is primarily affiliate tracking software — great at links and commissions, but missing the creator recruitment and engagement tools.
Social Listening
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
4.2K engagements · 2m ago
11K engagements · 8m ago
1.8K engagements · 14m ago
3.1K engagements · 22m ago
Sarah K.
@sarahcreates
12.4K followers · 3.2% eng
This serum is everything! Obsessed with the new @yourbrand collection.
24
Posts
$3.2K
Sales
3.2%
Eng.
No Transaction Fees
Buzzbassador charges a flat monthly fee with zero commission. Refersion charges 1-3% transaction fees on top of monthly plans, which compounds as your program grows.
Payouts
5 creators selected · $2,985.00 total
Sarah K.
via PayPal
Marcus J.
via ACH Transfer
Emma W.
via Venmo
Sophie B.
via Store Credit
Jordan S.
via PayPal
Payout Methods
800+ options via Tremendous
Social Listening & Auto-Discovery
Buzzbassador scans Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for brand mentions and surfaces potential creators automatically. Refersion has no social listening capability.
Program Overview
Last 30 daysCreators
248
+12
Revenue
$24.8K
+18%
Avg. Order
$62
+$4
Top Creators
Sophie Blake
@beautyfinds
48
Posts
$4.2K
Revenue
4.8%
Eng.
More advantages with Buzzbassador
Things you get with Buzzbassador that you won't get with Refersion.
5.0 Shopify rating
The highest-rated ambassador platform on the Shopify App Store.
BuzzLinks
Trackable referral links that auto-apply discounts and prevent coupon leaking.
Built-in email
Custom email flows and sequences without needing a third-party ESP.
Managed services
White-glove creator matching and full-service campaign management.
Detailed Comparison
Feature by feature.
Refersion charges 1-3% transaction fees depending on plan
Pricing
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Buzzbassador: Launch (Free), Build ($169/mo), Plus ($549/mo), Enterprise (custom). No transaction fees. Refersion: Marketplace (Free, limited), Launch ($39/mo + 3%), Growth ($129/mo + 2%), Scale ($599/mo + 1%). Annual Scale subscribers get 0% fees up to $100K/mo GMV. Key difference: Refersion’s transaction fees mean costs scale with revenue. Buzzbassador’s flat pricing is more predictable.
FAQ
Common questions
Switching is Simple
Currently using Refersion?
We handle the entire migration. No downtime, no lost data, no headaches.
Book a call
Tell us about your current setup. We’ll map out a migration plan tailored to your program.
We migrate for you
Our team moves your creators, programs, email sequences, and tracking — everything transfers seamlessly.
Go live in days
Your creators don’t notice a thing. Your program continues without interruption.
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