Independent affiliate-program research312 program profilesUpdated September 8, 2026

Compare affiliate programs on the terms that actually matter.

Check commission, attribution, approval requirements, recurring duration, traffic restrictions and current program status before you spend time applying—or recommend a product to your audience.

312Programs covered
312First-party sourced
79Browseable categories
59Program changes tracked
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Start with known brands

Popular programs, with the important terms visible first

Scan the payout, attribution, approval path and current status. Open the full profile only when the program looks relevant to your audience.

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SEO & Marketing

Semrush

Semrush is an SEO and digital-marketing software platform. Its current public affiliate page publishes both…

Commission$10 per qualifying free trial; typically $100–$300 per qualifying sale depending on…
Attribution120 days
ApprovalApplication review
StatusActive
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Ecommerce Platforms

Shopify

Shopify runs its affiliate program through Impact for creators, educators and commerce publishers who refer…

CommissionLocation-dependent payout on eligible full-price Basic, Grow and Advanced plan referrals; current…
Attribution30-day click attribution; referral can remain eligible to…
ApprovalFree application; Shopify says quality and relevance are…
StatusActive
03
Marketing Software

HubSpot

HubSpot operates a current Impact-managed affiliate program for content creators and publishers covering CRM, marketing,…

Commission30% recurring monthly commission for up to one year at the current…
Attribution180 days
ApprovalFree application; HubSpot reviews affiliate applications
StatusActive
04
Writing & Productivity

Grammarly

Grammarly is a writing-assistance platform used by students, professionals, publishers and creators. Its current public…

Commission$0.20 per qualifying free-account signup; $20 per qualifying upgrade
Attribution90 days
ApprovalApplication review; terms say applications are generally reviewed…
StatusActive
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Web Hosting

Hostinger

Hostinger’s current affiliate agreement publishes an attribution cookie of up to 30 days and commissions…

CommissionUp to 40% on qualifying standard hosting purchases under the current agreement;…
AttributionUp to 30 days under the current agreement;…
ApprovalAffiliate application and compliance with current agreement
StatusActive
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Managed WordPress Hosting

Kinsta

Kinsta’s current hosting affiliate program combines a plan-dependent one-time Managed WordPress bonus with 10% lifetime…

Commission$50–$500 one-time bonus on qualifying Managed WordPress referrals plus 10% monthly recurring…
Attribution60 days
ApprovalFree registration; open to non-customers, subject to program…
StatusActive
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VPN Programs

NordVPN

NordVPN’s current partnership page advertises multiple partner tracks, with up to 100% share in some…

Commission100% on a qualifying new 1-month signup and 40% on qualifying new…
Attribution30 days
ApprovalApplication review; NordVPN offers affiliate, influencer and other…
StatusActive
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VPN Programs

Surfshark

Surfshark’s current affiliate page publishes a starting 40% revenue share on new sales, a 30-day…

Commission40% revenue share on new sales at the starting rate; custom payouts…
Attribution30 days
ApprovalAffiliate signup; website not required, but program policies…
StatusActive
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Project Management & Productivity

ClickUp

ClickUp’s current affiliate program pays on qualifying new free workspace signups rather than requiring an…

CommissionUp to $25 per qualifying new free workspace signup
Attribution30 days
ApprovalAffiliate application; referrals are verified and some countries…
StatusActive
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Project Management & Productivity

monday.com

monday.com’s current public affiliate page advertises a tiered model with up to 100% commission on…

CommissionTier model advertises up to 100% commission on the first year’s sales…
AttributionVerify current attribution in the active partner account
ApprovalAffiliate signup and current partner-program terms
StatusActive
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Email Marketing

MailerLite

MailerLite is an email-marketing platform with a public affiliate program. Its current official materials state…

Commission30% on the initial paid subscription and 30% lifetime recurring commission on…
Attribution45 days, last-click attribution
ApprovalEveryone can apply; approval still required
StatusActive
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Education & Courses

Coursera

Coursera is an online-learning marketplace and platform offering courses, certificates and degree-related learning from institutions…

Commission15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases
Attribution30 days
ApprovalApplication through Impact
StatusActive
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Audience fit first

Find programs that belong in your niche

Start with the product your readers are already trying to buy, learn or solve for. A relevant offer usually matters more than a larger headline commission.

Growth & marketing

Growth & marketing

SEO, email, AI, content and partnership software.

Websites & commerce

Websites & commerce

Hosting, WordPress, site building and ecommerce tools.

Creator & media

Creator & media

Design, video, podcast, newsletter and course-creator products.

Work & learning

Work & learning

Business software, productivity, freelancer and education programs.

Consumer & lifestyle

Consumer & lifestyle

Privacy, travel, food, kitchen, fitness and wellness programs.

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Commercial structure

Choose by how the program pays

Once the audience fit is right, compare recurring revenue, lead payouts, larger bounties, application friction and program changes.

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Recurring commission

Programs that keep paying for a defined period—or for the customer lifetime when the source explicitly says so.

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Free to apply

Programs whose current public material says there is no fee to submit an application.

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Attribution

Compare tracking windows without ignoring the fine print

A longer cookie can help with slower buying decisions, but the qualifying event and attribution rules still determine whether a referral is payable.

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A better shortlist

Use the directory in three passes

This keeps payout headlines from distracting you from fit, rules and source quality.

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Fit

Would the product genuinely solve a problem your audience already has?

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Terms

Compare commission, attribution, approval, geography and promotion restrictions.

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Source

Open the current official program or terms page before you publish a specific rate or apply.

Build a shortlist

Browse the full program directory.

Filter by brand, category, network or topic, then open the profiles that fit your readers.

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Model a scenario

Estimate earnings without treating them as a promise.

Use realistic traffic and conversion assumptions, then account for reversals, attribution loss, caps and approval rules.

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