Software affiliate programs
36 checked software affiliate programs that pay in the USA. The highest percentage is 125 % (Surfer). The highest fixed payout is €1000 (DreamHost). Cookie windows, where stated: 30 days to 180 days. 5 of them officially accept sole proprietors.
Sorted by the Affindly gauge. The gauge does not rate the quality of a program, only how attractive the terms are for affiliates.
Comparison
| Programs | Commission | Cookie | Network | Affindly gauge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP Engine | up to $200 per sale | 180 days | Everflow | 80 |
| GetResponse | up to 60 % recurring | 90 days | PartnerStack | 78 |
| systeme.io | 60 % recurring | unknown | Direct | 78 |
| AWeber Advocate Program | up to 50 % recurring | 90 days | Direct | 76 |
| Adobe | up to 85 % per sale | 30 days | Partnerize | 75 |
| NordVPN | up to 100 % per sale | 30 days | Direct | 75 |
| Shopify | up to $150 per sale | 30 days | Impact | 75 |
| Elementor | up to 55 % per sale | 45 days | Direct | 74 |
| HubSpot | 30 % recurring | 180 days | Direct | 74 |
| Surfer | up to 125 % per sale | 90 days | PartnerStack | 74 |
| Cloudways | up to $125 per sale | 90 days | Direct | 73 |
| Bitdefender | up to 50 % per sale | unknown | impact.com | 70 |
| CyberGhost | 100 % per sale | unknown | Direct | 70 |
| DreamHost | up to €1000 per sale | unknown | TUNE | 70 |
| FreshBooks | $200 per sale | unknown | PartnerStack | 70 |
| Kit (ConvertKit) | up to 50 % recurring | unknown | Direct | 70 |
| Namecheap | up to 35 % per sale | 30 days | impact.com | 70 |
| Hosting.com Affiliate Program (formerly A2 Hosting) | up to 50 % per sale | unknown | Direct | 68 |
| Thinkific | 30 % recurring | 90 days | PartnerStack | 68 |
| Teachable | 30 % recurring | 30 days | PartnerStack | 65 |
| Private Internet Access | 33 % per sale | unknown | Direct | 63 |
| SamCart | 30 % recurring | 30 days | Direct | 63 |
| Synthesia | 25 % per sale | 60 days | Direct | 61 |
| ClickFunnels | 30 % recurring | unknown | Direct | 60 |
| Semrush | unknown | 120 days | Impact | 60 |
| Leadpages | 30 % recurring | unknown | Direct | 58 |
| Hostinger | unknown | unknown | Direct | 57 |
| Wix | unknown | 30 days | impact.com | 55 |
| Bluehost | $65 per sale | 30 days | Impact | 52 |
| ElevenLabs | up to 22 % recurring | unknown | PartnerStack | 50 |
| Kajabi Partner Program | up to 20 % recurring | unknown | Direct | 50 |
| Grammarly | up to $20 per lead | 90 days | impact.com | 46 |
| ClickUp | $25 per lead | 30 days | PartnerStack | 45 |
| TurboTax | 15 % per sale | unknown | CJ | 45 |
| Kinsta | 10 % recurring | 60 days | Direct | 44 |
| Descript | $25 per sale | 30 days | PartnerStack | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
Which software affiliate program pays the most?
The highest percentage is 125 % (Surfer). The highest fixed payout is €1000 (DreamHost).
Which software affiliate program has the longest cookie?
WP Engine has the longest cookie window here with 180 days.
Can I join software affiliate programs as a sole proprietor?
5 of the 36 programs officially accept sole proprietors. For the others there is no official statement or a registered company is required.