“LinkJolt made affiliate programs easy for us. Some of the other platforms were very difficult and clunky to use, but this UI is so simple and it just works. Highly recommend!”
Better Pricing
Built-in Marketplace
Faster Setup
The #1 ReferralCandy Alternative
for SaaS Companies
Get the same features for half the price. Switch to LinkJolt for 0% transaction fees, better fraud detection, and a built-in marketplace to grow your program.
FEATURE
LinkJolt
ReferralCandy
Monthly Price (Starter)
$13.99/m
$39/mo + 5% revenue
Setup Time
5-10 minutes
15+ minutes
Transaction Fees
0%
0%
Branded Signup Pages
yourcompany.linkjolt.io, or your own domain on Ultimate
❌ None
Affiliate Discovery
Built-in Marketplace
❌ None
Fraud Detection
Advanced Rules
Basic
Built-in Affiliate & Staff Chat
Included
❌ None
Developer API (REST)
Yes
Yes
MCP Server for AI (Claude, ChatGPT)
Yes
❌ None
*Comparison based on standard monthly plans as of 2026
Why LinkJolt is the Smarter Choice
More features, lower costs, and a modern platform built for SaaS growth
Zero Revenue Fees
ReferralCandy charges up to 5% of every referral sale. On $10K/mo in referral revenue, that's $500/mo in fees on top of the $39 base. LinkJolt charges 0%: flat monthly subscription only.
Built for SaaS, Not Just Ecommerce
ReferralCandy is designed for ecommerce stores selling physical products. LinkJolt is built for SaaS with recurring commission tracking, subscription attribution, and Stripe, Paddle, Polar and Creem integration.
Affiliate Program, Not Just Referrals
ReferralCandy runs customer referral programs (reward customers for sharing). LinkJolt runs affiliate programs: recruit and manage professional promoters with tracking links, coupons, and commission structures.
Stripe Connect Automated Payouts
ReferralCandy offers coupon rewards and limited cash payouts. LinkJolt uses Stripe Connect for automated direct payouts to affiliates with no manual processing. Plus CSV export for PayPal/Wise.
Discovery Marketplace
ReferralCandy relies on your existing customers to share. LinkJolt's Discovery Marketplace lets professional affiliates find and join your program, a completely different growth channel.
Predictable Flat Pricing
ReferralCandy's revenue percentage means costs scale unpredictably as you grow. LinkJolt: $19.99, $39.99, or $99/mo. No surprises, no percentage cuts, no hidden fees.
Affiliate Dashboard
Modern Dashboard for
Modern SaaS
LinkJolt provides the deep analytics that SaaS founders need. Track MRR, churn, and lifetime value per affiliate with a dashboard that is beautiful and easy to use.
Real-time click & conversion tracking
Advanced fraud prevention rules
Custom commission structures
Performance Overview
2,590
Total Clicks
+12.5%
144
Conversions
+8.2%
$5,760
Revenue
+15.3%
28
Affiliates
+3
Revenue
Launch Your Program in 4 Steps
New to affiliate marketing or switching from another platform? Get started in under 15 minutes.
1
Create Your Account
Sign up in seconds. Configure your campaign with commission rates, approval settings, and program details.
2
Add Tracking Script
Copy one line of code to your website. Our script automatically tracks clicks, conversions, and commissions.
3
Invite Affiliates
Send invites via email or enable Discovery mode to let affiliates find you. Approve applications or enable auto-approval.
4
Track & Pay
Watch real-time analytics roll in. Process mass payouts with one click when commissions are due.
Fair Pricing for Every Stage
Start with a 7-day free trial. No transaction fees on any plan.
✓ No hidden fees✓ Cancel anytime✓ 0% transaction fees
3.5 months free with annual billing
| Find your fit.Let others sell your product for you. Every plan starts with a | For small teamsStarter | Most popularProfessional | For scale-upsUltimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your program | |||
| Affiliate-driven sales / month | Up to $5,000 | Up to $25,000 | Up to $50,000 |
| Active campaigns | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Active affiliates | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Staff seats | × Not included | 2 | 20 |
| Analytics data retention | 3 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Tracking & growth | |||
| Affiliate tracking | Standard | Advanced | Advanced |
| Fraud protection | Standard | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Stripe payout integration | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Bulk payouts | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Affiliate discovery | × Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Custom commission structures | × Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Developer API | × Not included | Read + setup | Full access |
| MCP Server | × Not included | Read + setup | Full access |
| Direct affiliate & staff chat | × Not included | × Not included | ✓ Included |
| Your brand & support | |||
| Branded affiliate signup pages | × Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Affiliate portal on your domain | × Not included | × Not included | ✓ Included |
| Remove the LinkJolt badge | × Not included | × Not included | ✓ Included |
| Support | Priority Chat + Email | Priority Chat + Email | |
More automation with Professional & Ultimate
Auto-approve affiliates and automate payout management. Commission tiers: up to 5 on Professional, up to 10 on Ultimate.
Doing more than $50,000 a month in sales?
See the Scale plan The Scale plan has unlimited tracked sales for a flat $249 a month on monthly billing, $199.20/mo, billed annually.
What People Say About Us
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from some of our satisfied customers!
“We've increased our conversion rates by 37% since we started using LinkJolt. The tracking features and instant payouts alone are worth the price! .”
“The dashboard gives our team the insights we need to work more efficiently and help our partners earn more money. ”
“I really appreciate how quick you are to respond and how willing to work with me you've been throughout our setup process.”
“This is f***ing awesome!! Haha sorry for the language but really happy with how you guys reply to everything and were able to implement changes so quickly and I really see that you're trying to make it as good possible for the people using it.”
“Thanks for your help, I'm glad everything is working as it should.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about LinkJolt
How long does setup take?
Most merchants are fully set up in 5-10 minutes. Create your account, add the tracking script to your website (one line of code), configure your commission rules, and invite your first affiliates. That's it. You're ready to start tracking sales.
Do you really have 0% transaction fees?
Yes. We charge a flat monthly subscription fee with absolutely zero percentage cuts on your affiliate sales. Whether you process $1,000 or $1,000,000 in affiliate-driven revenue, you keep 100% of it.
How does the Discovery Marketplace work?
Discovery is a built-in marketplace where affiliates browse campaigns. When you make your campaign public, it appears to thousands of affiliates actively looking for products to promote. You can also feature campaigns for $39/week to get 10x more visibility.
Can I migrate from another affiliate platform?
Yes! Switching is straightforward. Replace your old tracking script with ours (takes 2 minutes), invite your existing affiliates to the new platform, and you're live. Your affiliates simply create accounts and can continue promoting.
What's the difference between a referral program and an affiliate program?
A referral program rewards your existing customers for sharing with friends, which is ReferralCandy's model. An affiliate program recruits professional promoters (creators, publishers, partners) who earn commissions through tracking links and coupon codes. Many teams start with customer referrals, then notice creators and partners drifting in. At that point you are running an affiliate program and need commission structures, recurring payouts, and partner recruitment, not just a refer-a-friend widget.
How do I move off ReferralCandy without breaking my program?
Export your program data first: advocates, referral history, reward status, and any unpaid balances. Settle outstanding rewards, then tell participants exactly what changes (links, portals, payout timing). Before shutting the old program down, test attribution end to end, from click to conversion to reward approval, and audit your first payout cycle on the new platform. Early migration mistakes almost always show up as attribution gaps or duplicate rewards.
