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Key Takeaways

Generated from the text of customer reviews

Boon is a referral hiring platform used by recruiting, HR, and talent acquisition teams. Users frequently praise its ease of use, quick setup, and simple referral process, but some report data upload issues and occasional login delays. The software has recently introduced Boon AI to surface candidate matches through professional networks.

Our Verdict

Boon suits mid-sized and large organizations that depend on employee and external referrals for hiring. Its custom pricing could work well for organizations with high referral volumes but may be costly for smaller teams exploring the platform. We recommend it for teams that want a dedicated referral system and can work around occasional manual upload steps.

Boon Specifications

  • Recruitment and Applicant Tracking
  • Workforce Analytics
  • Employee Information Management
  • Performance Management

Boon Features

Gamification

The platform includes challenges, badges, leaderboards, and rewards that companies can use within their referral programs. It lets employees see their progress and recognition as they participate. These elements help recruiting teams maintain participation after the initial program launches.

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Employee Referral

This feature provides instant referral links, automatic notifications, and weekly job roundups to help employees share open roles with their networks. Its referral tracker and rewards portal show employees the status of referred candidates and related payouts. Teams can customize rewards, create job feeds for specific employee groups, and review referral performance through built-in analytics.

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Referral Automation

Boon automatically tracks referrals and keeps employees updated on candidate progress and rewards. It also lets teams set tiered bonuses and variable rewards for different hires that make referral compensation easier to manage.

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Boon AI

The software analyzes connections across professional networks and matches them with open roles. Its recommendation engine looks at relationship strength, past interactions, CRM data, HRIS records, contacts, and historical candidate pipelines to find relevant warm connections. Recruiters can then see who knows a potential candidate and identify a suitable path for outreach.

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Pros And Cons of Boon

Pros

  • Provides clear visibility into referral status

  • Makes reward tracking easier for employees

  • Helps employees discover internal job opportunities

  • Keeps candidate journeys more organized

  • Simplifies social sharing of open roles

Cons

  • Sending attachments can sometimes be difficult

  • Location filters could be more precise

  • Documentation could include more detailed guidance

Boon Reviews

Total 19 reviews

4.9

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

89%

4

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11%

3

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0%

2

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0%

1

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Anonymous

Not Specified, N/A employees

5.0
April 2025

“fast and simple referral handling”

Pros

Boon's layout is clean and easy to use making navigation feel easy. I find that completing referrals is now much quicker and simpler. Everything I need is logically organized and just a click or two away which really speeds up the process without cutting corners.

Cons

In my experience the platform can be slow to reflect updates related to employee referrals.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

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Anonymous

Not Specified, N/A employees

4.0
April 2025

“Very easy to learn and use”

Pros

This platform is extremely userfriendly and thoughtfully designed. I found it really easy to get the hang of right from the start with no steep learning curve or confusing menus. It just makes sense which lets me focus on my work instead of figuring out the tool.

Cons

Uploading data has been quite challenging for me. I often struggle to get files to upload smoothly.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

MAA

Marck Anthony A.

Not Specified, N/A employees

5.0
April 2025

“easy navigation and quick implementation”

Pros

The interface is really easy to navigate as it is clean and user-friendly from the first login. I also truly appreciated how smooth and easy the implementation process was. Everything was well-guided and set up without unnecessary complexity which allowed us to get up and running quickly and confidently.

Cons

What bothers me is the customer support, the infrequency with which I end up using it and the large number of features which can feel overwhelming.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

8

Functionality

9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the typical users of Boon?

Boon is mainly suitable for recruiters, talent acquisition teams, HR teams, employers, recruiting agencies, and independent recruiters.

What other apps does Boon integrate with?

The software integrates with several third-party systems such as Bullhorn, Sage HR, Workday, Lever, Microsoft Teams, Zenefits, TalentReef, SAML, Custom SSO, Jobvite, Workable, Facebook, and Whatsapp.

Does Boon have a mobile app?

No, Boon does not have a mobile app.

What types of pricing plans does Boon offer?

The vendor offers three pricing plans: Pro ($899/month), Business ($1,499/month), and Enterprise ($2,499/month). Get a custom Boon cost today.

Does Boon offer an API?

Yes, Boon offers an API.

What level of support does Boon offer?

The platform provides support via chatbot, email, and knowledge base.

What language does Boon support?

The platform supports English, among other languages.