Metricool
Metricool’s 2026 affiliate program uses two performance tiers and unusually states that affiliate attribution does not expire after the referral click.
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| Factor | Metricool | Buffer |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Social Media Creator Tools | Social Media Creator Tools |
| Model | recurring-tiered | 12-month-recurring |
| Commission | Tier 1 Associates earn 25% of subscriptions up to $100 per user; Tier 2 Partners earn 50% up to $300 per user | 25% of subscription revenue from each new paying customer for the first 12 months |
| Cookie / attribution | No expiration under the current affiliate FAQ; attribution remains tied after the referral click | Server-side partner tracking through the current partner platform; no simple public cookie duration is stated |
| Approval | Every Metricool user is automatically a Tier 1 affiliate; Tier 2 requires performance milestones | Free application; Buffer says each application is personally reviewed |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Social-media managers, freelancers, educators, agencies and creator-tool publishers. | Creator, social-media, agency and community audiences that already use or teach Buffer-style publishing workflows. |
Buffer
Buffer’s current Partner Program pays 25% recurring commission on new customers for 12 months. The program is aimed at creators, agencies, consultants and communities, with server-side tracking rather than a simple cookie-duration claim.
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