Independent affiliate program research301 profilesReviewed September 8, 2026

Research an affiliate program before you recommend it.

See the commission structure, attribution window, approval requirements, recurring duration, traffic rules and current program status in one place. Published terms stay separate from assumptions, with the official source linked whenever one is available.

Every profile is built to answer
What pays?Commission & qualifying event
What tracks?Cookie / attribution window
Who qualifies?Approval & geography
What is restricted?Traffic & promotion rules
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Popular programs worth checking first

Scan the commercial terms people usually need before opening the full profile.

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SEO & Marketing

Semrush

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

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

Shopify

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

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

HubSpot

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

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

Grammarly

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

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

Hostinger

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

CommissionUp to 40% on qualifying standard hosting purchases under the current…
AttributionUp to 30 days under the current agreement;…
ApprovalAffiliate application and compliance with current agreement
Current 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 monthly…

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

NordVPN

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

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

Commission40% revenue share on new sales at the starting rate; custom…
Attribution30 days
ApprovalAffiliate signup; website not required, but program policies…
Current 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 immediate…

CommissionUp to $25 per qualifying new free workspace signup
Attribution30 days
ApprovalAffiliate application; referrals are verified and some countries…
Current 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 the…

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

MailerLite

MailerLite is an email-marketing platform with a public affiliate program. Its current official materials state 30%…

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

Commission15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases
Attribution30 days
ApprovalApplication through Impact
Current statusActive
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Find programs that match your audience

Start with what your readers are already trying to buy, learn or solve—not with the highest commission.

Growth & marketing

SEO, email, AI, content and partnership software.

Websites & commerce

Hosting, WordPress, site building and ecommerce tools.

Creator & media

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

Work & learning

Business software, productivity, freelancer and education programs.

Consumer & lifestyle

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

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Compare how programs pay

Use the payout model as a filter after audience fit: recurring revenue, lead payouts, higher bounties and accessible applications.

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Recurring commission

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

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Lead & trial payouts

Programs that can pay for a qualified signup, lead or trial before a full purchase.

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Higher headline payouts

Programs with larger published payouts, reviewed alongside approval friction and qualifying rules.

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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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Compare attribution windows

A longer tracking window can matter, but only when the program's qualifying event and attribution rules also fit the buying journey.

Before you apply

Shortlist for audience fit before you compare payouts.

A strong program is one your readers would plausibly use. Check the product fit first, then commission, qualifying event, attribution, approval requirements, geography and promotion restrictions.

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Before you forecast earnings

Model a scenario, not a promise.

Use realistic traffic, conversion and approval assumptions. Actual payouts can differ because of reversals, attribution loss, caps, customer geography and program-specific validation.

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