Ecoferral vs ChamberForge
Both track referrals for networking groups. An honest comparison of pricing, check-in, guests, websites, apps and multi-chapter features, from each product's public website.
Published November 2, 2026
Ecoferral and ChamberForge both help networking groups pass and track referrals. They suit different groups. This comparison uses each product's public website, checked on November 1, 2026; prices change, so check ChamberForge's pricing page for the latest.
In short
- ChamberForge may suit a small, single group that wants a free plan (up to 15 users), or native iPhone and Android apps.
- Ecoferral suits groups that want chapter websites, QR code check-in and guest follow-up built in, and organizations with several chapters that want everything in their own brand.
Pricing
- ChamberForge: a free Group Lite plan for up to 15 users (referrals, 1-to-1s and revenue). Paid group plans are priced by group size: Group $50 a month (up to 30 users), Group Plus $80 (up to 50), Group Max $120 (up to 100). An Organization plan is $15 per user per month. 30-day free trial.
- Ecoferral: priced by chapter: $39 a month for a single chapter, and from $30 per chapter per month for organizations with several chapters. Members pay nothing. 14-day free trial. See pricing.
Referrals and 1-to-1s
Both track referrals through to revenue and log 1-to-1s. Ecoferral also suggests who to refer next from the chapter's own activity, sends thank-yous back to the giver, and has points and member-offered perks.
Meetings and check-in
- ChamberForge: meetings, RSVPs and attendance, which the leader marks for each member.
- Ecoferral: a rotating QR code on the meeting screen that members scan, a short form for guests, a printable sheet, meeting mode and a speaker schedule.
Guests and visitors
- ChamberForge: a guest CRM.
- Ecoferral: a Visit page that shows how and where the chapter meets, notices to the leader and board when a guest is coming, and automatic follow-up emails after a visit.
Websites
- ChamberForge: a group page and public meeting RSVP pages.
- Ecoferral: a full website for each chapter on its own domain, with members, meetings, open seats and articles that update themselves, set up to be found in local search.
Several chapters
- ChamberForge: manages multiple groups, with organization-wide reporting on its Organization plan; white-label options on higher plans.
- Ecoferral: every chapter side by side, a monthly network report, the organization's brand on every screen and email, and optional partnerships with other networks.
Apps
- ChamberForge: apps on the App Store and Google Play.
- Ecoferral: works in any phone's browser and can be added to the home screen; there's no app store download.
Payments
- ChamberForge: membership dues collection on Group Plus and above.
- Ecoferral: dues, application fees and sponsorships paid online, straight to each chapter's own Stripe account.
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Questions
Does ChamberForge have a free plan?
Yes. As of November 1, 2026, ChamberForge's Group Lite plan is free for groups of up to 15 users and covers referrals, 1-to-1s and revenue.
Does Ecoferral have an app?
Ecoferral runs in the browser on any phone or computer, and members can add it to their home screen. There's no app store download.
Which is better for an organization with several chapters?
Both support several groups. Ecoferral is built around chapters: chapter websites, check-in and guest follow-up for each, with the organization's brand throughout and every chapter side by side.