UpViral

UpViral is a referral marketing platform for running campaigns that generate leads through word-of-mouth. Businesses create contests, giveaways, and sweepstakes where participants receive a unique referral link and earn rewards or entries when friends sign up through it. Each new opt-in becomes another person promoting the campaign, which is how the viral loop builds.

Campaigns are built with a drag-and-drop editor for landing pages and share pages, with templates available as a starting point. You can host campaigns on UpViral or embed them on your own site, connect a custom domain, and use the API for custom integrations. The platform tracks shares and referrals so you can see which participants drive the most signups and measure how each campaign performs.

Pricing starts with a 14-day trial for $1. After that, the site lists a Starter plan at $99/month and a Business plan at $149/month, both shown as discounted from regular rates of $159 and $259. UpViral positions itself for businesses of any size, from eCommerce stores and local businesses to coaches, consultants, authors, podcasters, and software companies.

Best for

• eCommerce brands running giveaways to grow their email lists
• Coaches, consultants, and authors collecting opt-ins through referral loops
• Podcasters and digital creators rewarding listeners for sharing
• Local businesses running sweepstakes to attract nearby customers
• Software and app companies driving signups with referral links
• Marketers who need share tracking and analytics on referral campaigns

Frequently asked questions

How much does UpViral cost?

There is a 14-day trial for $1. Paid plans listed on the site are Starter at $99/month and Business at $149/month, shown as discounted from $159 and $259.

What kinds of campaigns can I run?

Contests, giveaways, sweepstakes, and referral campaigns where participants share unique links to earn entries or rewards.

Can I use my own branding and domain?

Yes. Campaigns can be hosted on UpViral or embedded on your own site, and custom domains are supported.

Does UpViral integrate with my email marketing tool?

The site mentions API access, but the available material does not list specific email integrations, so check with UpViral to confirm support for your provider.

Who uses UpViral?

The platform targets businesses of any size, including digital creators, eCommerce brands, local businesses, coaches, consultants, authors, podcasters, and software or app companies.

Alternatives

• Push Lap Growth — pick this if you want a standing affiliate program rather than time-limited viral contests.
• Fostio — better when you need funnels, CRM, and automation in the same platform as your campaigns.
• 2TJ Shortener — enough if you only need to shorten and share links without campaign pages or reward mechanics.