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Platforms that connect publishers with advertisers and partnership programs. Compare program fit and verify current terms before applying.

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Affiliate Networks / Direct / official program

AvantLink

Active

AvantLink is an affiliate network connecting publishers and influencers with advertiser programs. Its current FAQ says the network is free to join but manually reviews publisher applications for quality and…

Model
affiliate network
Attribution
Varies by advertiser program
Reviewed September 7, 2026View program details
Affiliate Networks / Direct / official program

Awin

Active

Awin is a large affiliate network rather than one merchant offer. Its current publisher page says affiliate partners can join without setup fees and access thousands of brands, while the…

Model
affiliate network
Attribution
Varies by advertiser
Reviewed September 8, 2026View program details
Affiliate Networks / Direct / official program

CJ Affiliate

Active

CJ is an affiliate network connecting publishers and creators with advertiser programs. Its current support material distinguishes publisher signup from advertiser relationships and states that publishers can sign up for…

Model
affiliate network
Attribution
Varies by advertiser program
Reviewed September 7, 2026View program details
Affiliate Networks / Direct / official program

impact.com

Active

impact.com operates a partnership marketplace where affiliates and publishers can discover brands, apply to programs and earn on advertiser-defined conversions. The platform is infrastructure; it does not impose one universal…

Model
partnership marketplace
Attribution
Varies by advertiser
Reviewed September 8, 2026View program details
Affiliate Networks / Direct / official program

Rakuten Advertising

Active

Rakuten Advertising operates a global affiliate network connecting publishers with brand programs across retail, finance, travel and other verticals. Current 2026 network policies and publisher agreements govern participation.

Model
affiliate network
Attribution
Varies by advertiser engagement and program
Reviewed September 7, 2026View program details
Affiliate Networks / Awin

ShareASale

Closed / discontinued

ShareASale remains a high-value historical affiliate-network search term, but the platform itself is closed. Awin says active customers were migrated and ShareASale account access ended on October 6, 2025.

Model
closed network status
Attribution
Not applicable
Reviewed September 8, 2026View program details
Affiliate Networks / Direct / official program

Travelpayouts

Active

Travelpayouts is a travel-focused partnership platform that gives creators access to affiliate tools and programs across flights, accommodation, tours, insurance and other travel services.

Model
travel partnership platform
Attribution
Varies by individual travel program
Reviewed September 7, 2026View program details
Decision framework

Compare these factors before you apply

  • What workflow the product replaces or improves
  • Trial or entry path and likely buyer maturity
  • Attribution and recurring-versus-one-time economics
  • Promotion restrictions, especially paid search and brand bidding
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