BL External Links Button vs Refero

BL External Links Button and Refero are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow.

Pricing entry tiers: BL External Links Button at Free plan available, Refero at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is BL External Links Button or Refero cheaper?

Both BL External Links Button and Refero offer paid plans only. BL External Links Button starts at Free plan available; Refero starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, BL External Links Button or Refero?

BL External Links Button (5.0★, 14 reviews) and Refero (5.0★, 1 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose BL External Links Button or Refero?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. BL External Links Button does carry the larger published review base (14 vs 1). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, BL External Links Button or Refero?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. BL External Links Button has the deeper published review base (14 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

BL External Links Button typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (14 reviews). Refero typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between BL External Links Button and Refero?

Migration support varies by app and category. BL External Links Button and Refero both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Refero" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.