Is Refersion good for dog brands?

Refersion works well if your primary goal is running a Shopify-based affiliate program — tracking commissions, managing promo codes, and automating payouts. For dog brands wanting influencer campaigns with breed-matched creators, dog sizing data for sendouts, and post-level attribution, Refersion lacks the tools. It is affiliate infrastructure, not influencer marketing.

How does Refersion pricing compare to Dogfluence?

Refersion starts at around $99/month for their Professional plan, scaling to $299/month for Business. Dogfluence starts at $199/month. The key difference is what you get: Refersion is affiliate tracking software; Dogfluence is a dog-niche influencer platform with breed filtering, dog sizing data, and Brand Trail. They solve different problems.

What is the difference between affiliate marketing and ambassador program management?

Affiliate marketing (Refersion's model) focuses on commission-based performance — creators earn a percentage of sales via unique links or promo codes. Ambassador program management (Dogfluence's model) focuses on ongoing creator relationships — content briefing, contribution tracking, and performance-based creator rotation. Dog brands wanting authentic creator partnerships typically need the ambassador model, not just commission tracking.

Does Refersion have dog breed filtering?

No. Refersion is a general-purpose affiliate tracking platform. There is no breed, pet, or niche-level filtering for creator discovery. Dogfluence is the only platform with breed-level creator matching and dog sizing data built in.

What is Brand Trail and does Refersion have it?

Brand Trail is Dogfluence's performance-based ambassador system — brands dynamically swap creators based on contribution quality over time, automatically optimizing their creator roster. Refersion manages affiliate rosters manually. There is no equivalent to Brand Trail in Refersion.

Can I use Refersion and Dogfluence together?

Yes. They serve different purposes. Some dog brands use Refersion for affiliate commission tracking (discount codes for returning customers, referral partners) while using Dogfluence for their active influencer campaigns. Refersion handles the affiliate side; Dogfluence handles the creator ambassador side.

Who should choose Refersion over Dogfluence?

Brands whose primary marketing channel is an affiliate program built around commission payouts, promo codes, and Shopify or BigCommerce integration. If your goal is running a performance-based affiliate network rather than a dog influencer program, Refersion is the right tool. For dog brands wanting creator campaigns with niche precision, dog sizing data, and post-level attribution, Dogfluence is the better fit.

Platformvergelijking 2026

Refersion vs Dogfluence (2026)

Welk influencer-marketingplatform is beter voor huisdiermerken? Een eerlijke vergelijking zij aan zij.

Kies Refersion als

Shopify and BigCommerce brands wanting a managed affiliate program with commission tracking, promo codes, and automated payouts

Kies Dogfluence als

Dog brands wanting niche-precise influencer campaigns — breed matching, dog sizing data, and performance-based creator rotation from $199/mo

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Kies Refersion als...

Native Shopify and BigCommerce integration for commission and payout automation
Promo code and unique affiliate link tracking out of the box
Access to Refersion Marketplace for affiliate recruitment
Automated commission payment workflows
Plans from ~$99/month — lower entry price for affiliate-only programs
Multi-tier commission structures for complex affiliate arrangements

Kies Dogfluence als...

Dog-breed creator filtering — match creators by exact breed, size, and lifestyle
Dog sizing data (neck girth, chest girth, body length) — built in for every creator profile
Brand Trail: performance-based creator swapping, not static affiliate rosters
Built-in Social Amplification — Dogfluence automatically matches brand posts with relevant dog creators who engage and contribute
PostMetrics attribution beyond affiliate link clicks and discount codes
Dog-only creator network — no irrelevant niches to filter through

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Dogfluence vs Refersion

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Dogfluence

Refersion

Built-in Social AmplificationDogfluence automatically matches brand posts with relevant dog creators who engage and contribute — improving post performance with every publish. Refersion manages affiliate commissions, not post-level content amplification.

Dog-breed creator filteringDogfluence is the only platform with breed-level creator matching. Refersion's creator discovery is built around affiliate recruitment — there is no breed, pet, or niche-level filtering.

Dog sizing data (neck girth, chest, body length)Critical for harness, collar, and clothing sendouts. Refersion has no dog-specific sizing data — it is not designed for physical product sendouts to creators.

Brand Trail: performance-based creator swappingBrand Trail dynamically rotates creators based on contribution quality — replacing underperformers automatically. Refersion manages static affiliate rosters; creator swapping is entirely manual.

Dog-only creator networkEvery creator on Dogfluence is in the dog space. Refersion Marketplace spans all niches — dog brands get no pre-filtering.

PostMetrics attributionDogfluence tracks contribution-level attribution across posts — engagement, reach, and impact beyond a sale. Refersion attribution is tied to affiliate links and promo codes (purchase-only).

Ambassador program managementDogfluence is built for ongoing creator ambassador relationships — briefing, contribution tracking, performance rotation. Refersion is built for affiliate commission management, which is a different mechanic.

Affiliate commission trackingRefersion's core strength is tracking affiliate commissions via unique links and promo codes. Dogfluence focuses on content contribution and post-level attribution — not affiliate commission splits.

Shopify and BigCommerce integrationRefersion integrates natively with Shopify and BigCommerce — orders, commissions, and payouts flow automatically. Dogfluence is platform-agnostic.

Automated commission payoutsRefersion automates commission calculations and payment workflows. Dogfluence manages creator campaigns and credits — not affiliate commission payouts.

Promo code and affiliate link tracking

Affiliate marketplace (Refersion Marketplace)Refersion Marketplace lets brands recruit affiliates who have opted in. Dogfluence's network is dog-exclusive and focused on influencer-style contributions, not affiliate sign-ups.

Multi-tier commission structures

Self-serve onboarding (launch same day)

Subscription plans from $199/moDogfluence plans start at $199/month with a 14-day free trial on the Scale plan. Refersion starts at ~$99/month but is focused on affiliate tracking — different toolset for a different use case.

Built-in Social Amplification

Dogfluence automatically matches brand posts with relevant dog creators who engage and contribute — improving post performance with every publish. Refersion manages affiliate commissions, not post-level content amplification.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Dog-breed creator filtering

Dogfluence is the only platform with breed-level creator matching. Refersion's creator discovery is built around affiliate recruitment — there is no breed, pet, or niche-level filtering.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Dog sizing data (neck girth, chest, body length)

Critical for harness, collar, and clothing sendouts. Refersion has no dog-specific sizing data — it is not designed for physical product sendouts to creators.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Brand Trail: performance-based creator swapping

Brand Trail dynamically rotates creators based on contribution quality — replacing underperformers automatically. Refersion manages static affiliate rosters; creator swapping is entirely manual.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Dog-only creator network

Every creator on Dogfluence is in the dog space. Refersion Marketplace spans all niches — dog brands get no pre-filtering.

Dogfluence

Refersion

PostMetrics attribution

Dogfluence tracks contribution-level attribution across posts — engagement, reach, and impact beyond a sale. Refersion attribution is tied to affiliate links and promo codes (purchase-only).

Dogfluence

Refersion

Ambassador program management

Dogfluence is built for ongoing creator ambassador relationships — briefing, contribution tracking, performance rotation. Refersion is built for affiliate commission management, which is a different mechanic.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Affiliate commission tracking

Refersion's core strength is tracking affiliate commissions via unique links and promo codes. Dogfluence focuses on content contribution and post-level attribution — not affiliate commission splits.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Shopify and BigCommerce integration

Refersion integrates natively with Shopify and BigCommerce — orders, commissions, and payouts flow automatically. Dogfluence is platform-agnostic.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Automated commission payouts

Refersion automates commission calculations and payment workflows. Dogfluence manages creator campaigns and credits — not affiliate commission payouts.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Promo code and affiliate link tracking

Dogfluence

Refersion

Affiliate marketplace (Refersion Marketplace)

Refersion Marketplace lets brands recruit affiliates who have opted in. Dogfluence's network is dog-exclusive and focused on influencer-style contributions, not affiliate sign-ups.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Multi-tier commission structures

Dogfluence

Refersion

Self-serve onboarding (launch same day)

Dogfluence

Refersion

Subscription plans from $199/mo

Dogfluence plans start at $199/month with a 14-day free trial on the Scale plan. Refersion starts at ~$99/month but is focused on affiliate tracking — different toolset for a different use case.

Dogfluence

Refersion

Exclusief op Dogfluence

Ingebouwde Instagram-versterking. Geen enkel ander platform heeft dit.

Wanneer je als hondenmerkt een Instagram-bericht plaatst, koppelt Dogfluence dit automatisch aan hondencreators die er waarschijnlijk op reageren. Hun echte reacties, co-auteurschap en storytelling verhogen de prestaties van je bericht aanzienlijk — en versterken de gezondheid van je account bij elke boost.

Traditionele influencerplatforms

Je Instagram-bericht bereikt alleen bestaande volgers — nul nieuw bereik
Vlak IG-engagement — het algoritme van Instagram ziet geen momentum
Geen creatorkoppeling voor je Instagram-inhoud
De accountgezondheid op Instagram stagneert tussen campagnes door

Met Dogfluence

Je Instagram-bericht wordt gekoppeld aan geschikte hondencreators
Creators reageren en co-auteureren op Instagram — echte IG-betrokkenheid van relevante profielen
Elke boost verbetert de prestaties van je Instagram-bericht aanzienlijk
Continue versterking verbetert de gezondheid van je Instagram-account in de loop van de tijd

Hoe Instagram-versterking werkt

Jij plaatst als merk

Publiceer je Instagram-bericht als je merk. Activeer een Boost om versterking te starten.

Wij koppelen geschikte creators

Dogfluence identificeert creators in ons netwerk wiens hondenprofiel en publiek het best passen bij jouw inhoud.

Creators engageren, bericht stijgt

Echte IG-betrokkenheid van relevante hondenprofielen — waardoor je bereik, Instagram-relevantiescore en langetermijnaccountgezondheid verbeteren.

GRIN, Upfluence, CreatorIQ, Modash — geen van hen heeft een ingebouwde Instagram-versterkingslaag. Zij helpen je creators vinden. Wij helpen je elk Instagram-bericht dat je publiceert te versterken.

Het hondennichedeel voordeel

Gebouwd voor hondenproducten. Generieke platforms niet.

Generieke influencerplatforms hebben miljoenen creators maar nul begrip van de huisdierindustrie. Voor hondenmerken creëert die kloof echte problemen.

Typische platform-verzending

1Zoek creator die over honden post
2DM: "Welk ras is jouw hond?"
3DM: "Welke maat tuig heeft jouw hond nodig?"
4DM: "Kun je de nek- en borstomvang meten?"
5Wacht dagen op reactie. Herhaal voor elke creator.

Uren handmatige DMs per campagne

Dogfluence-verzending

1Filter op ras, maat en productgeschiktheid
2Stuur product. Klaar.

2 stappen, nul giswerk

Elk hondenprofiel bevat wat productmerken echt nodig hebben

Nekomtrek

Voor halsbanden & bandanas

Borstomtrek

Voor tuigen & jassen

Lichaamslengte

Voor jassen & kleding

Gezondheidsdata

Allergieën & aandoeningen

Geen enkel ander influencerplatform legt productgeschiktheidsmetingen vast. Voor huisdiermerken die fysieke producten verzenden, elimineert dit maatraadwerk volledig.

Exclusieve functie

Maak kennis met Brand Trail. Geen enkel ander platform heeft dit.

Traditionele ambassadeurprogramma's binden je aan dezelfde creators. Brand Trail is een prestatiegerichte aanpak die je creatorroster continu optimaliseert.

Creators treden toe

Creators solliciteren naar jouw Brand Trail en beginnen content bij te dragen

Statistieken bijgehouden

Bijdragekwaliteit, betrokkenheid en productgeschiktheid worden automatisch gemeten

Merk optimaliseert

Vervang underperformers door nieuw talent op basis van echte data, niet giswerk

Beste creators blijven

Je roster verbetert continu in plaats van te stagneren

Traditionele ambassadeurprogramma's

Statisch roster — geen gemakkelijke manier om creators te wisselen
Vastzittend aan underperformers voor de volledige contractduur
Geen prestatiedata om beslissingen op te baseren

Brand Trail

Dynamisch roster dat evolueert met prestaties
Wissel creators op basis van bijdragekwaliteit
PostMetrics-attributie bewijst wat werkt

Prijsmodel

Hoe de prijzen zich verhouden

Refersion

From ~$99/month (Professional) to $299/month (Business) to Enterprise

Vast maandelijks abonnement ongeacht gebruik
Budget loopt door ook tussen campagnes
Jaarcontracten gebruikelijk bij hogere niveaus

Dogfluence

Abonnement + Credits

Betaalbaar maandabonnement vanaf €199/mnd
Credits worden alleen verbruikt wanneer campagnes actief zijn
Geen verspild budget tussen campagnes
Start gratis, upgrade wanneer je resultaten ziet

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