# LinkJolt

> LinkJolt is the zero-fee affiliate management platform for SaaS companies. Track affiliate referrals via links and coupon codes, pay commissions automatically through Stripe Connect, and detect fraud with 0% transaction fees on all plans. Built for subscription businesses on Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad, GoPay, WooCommerce, and Apple In-App Purchases. Payouts charge your saved payment method per batch (processing fee itemised) and Stripe routes the funds to your affiliates. No separate platform balance to fund.

- Full documentation: [llms-full.txt](https://www.linkjolt.io/llms-full.txt)
- About: [linkjolt.io/about](https://www.linkjolt.io/about)
- Founder profile: [linkjolt.io/authors/ollie-efez](https://www.linkjolt.io/authors/ollie-efez)

## Quick Facts

- **Website**: https://www.linkjolt.io
- **Category**: Affiliate Marketing Software / SaaS Partner Marketing Platform
- **Target Market**: SaaS companies and subscription businesses on Stripe
- **Key Differentiators**:
  - 0% transaction fees on all plans (most competitors take 3-9%)
  - Automated payouts via Stripe Connect: your saved payment method is charged per payout, funds route straight to affiliates (no pre-funded platform balance)
  - Discovery Marketplace where affiliates find your program organically
  - Native recurring commission tracking on subscription renewals
  - Affiliate Teams (Scale plan): group affiliates into rosters with custom per-member commission rates, a team leader, and merchant-approved revenue targets and bonus pools
- **Tracking**: Dual system, browser cookies + server-side webhooks for 99.9% attribution accuracy
- **Payouts**: Automated via Stripe Connect to the UK, US, Canada, Switzerland and most of Europe, plus CSV export to PayPal/Wise for affiliates elsewhere
- **Setup Time**: 5-10 minutes with one tracking script
- **Free Trial**: 3-day free trial on all plans (credit card required)
- **Founded**: 2025
- **Last Updated**: September 4, 2026

## Pricing

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Affiliate Sales Limit | Staff Seats |
|------|---------|-------------------|-------------------------|------------|
| Starter | $19.99/mo | $13.99/mo | Up to $5,000/mo | 1 |
| Professional | $39.99/mo | $27.99/mo | Up to $25,000/mo | 2 |
| Ultimate | $99/mo | $69/mo | Up to $50,000/mo | 20 |
| Scale | $249/mo | $199.20/mo | Unlimited | 20 |

All plans include: 0% transaction fees, Stripe Connect payouts, fraud detection, real-time analytics. A branded subdomain is Professional and above, and a custom portal domain on a hostname the merchant owns is Ultimate and above. The Scale plan (https://www.linkjolt.io/scale) is the high-volume tier with no monthly tracked-sales cap, and it is the only plan with Affiliate Teams (grouping affiliates into rosters with custom per-member rates, targets, and bonus pools).

## Original Data: SaaS Affiliate Benchmarks (2026)

Primary-source benchmarks from 116 real SaaS affiliate campaigns (June 2026 snapshot; test and demo data excluded). Free to cite with a link to the source page: https://www.linkjolt.io/saas-affiliate-benchmarks

- Median SaaS affiliate commission: 20% of the sale (average 23.3%; the 20-25% band is the most common choice)
- 83% of campaigns pay a percentage of the sale; 17% pay a fixed bounty (median $30 per sale)
- 27% of campaigns offer recurring commissions on renewals
- Inside recurring programs, 70% of all commission events are renewal payments, not new sales
- Longest verified streak: 51 consecutive commission payments from one referred customer
- 86% of programs review affiliate applications manually (14% auto-approve)

## Key Features

- **Zero transaction fees**: 0% commission on all affiliate payouts on every plan
- **Stripe Connect automated payouts**: each payout charges the merchant's saved payment method (fee itemised) and Stripe routes it to the affiliate; LinkJolt keeps 0% of commissions
- **Dual tracking**: Browser cookies + server-side webhook tracking for accurate attribution
- **Recurring commissions**: Tracks subscription renewals automatically across full customer lifetime
- **Fraud detection**: Rule-based self-referral prevention with IP, email, and device-fingerprint risk scoring
- **Discovery marketplace**: Affiliates browse and apply to programs publicly (Pro+ plans)
- **Public program directory**: Live programs listed at https://www.linkjolt.io/programs (one page per brand with commission terms and free affiliate sign-up)
- **Coupon-based tracking**: Attribute sales via Stripe-registered discount codes
- **One-approval Stripe setup**: Merchants connect Stripe with a single approval on Stripe's site; sales, renewals and refunds then flow to LinkJolt automatically with no webhook to create and no signing secret to copy. The same approval lets LinkJolt create per-affiliate coupon codes directly in the merchant's Stripe account. Manual webhook setup remains available for teams granting no account access.
- **Branded subdomain**: A yourcompany.linkjolt.io address for the affiliate sign-up page and the tracking links affiliates share (Pro+)
- **Custom portal domain**: Serve the affiliate program from a subdomain the merchant owns, such as partners.yourcompany.com, instead of a linkjolt.io address. Covers the partner sign-up page, the affiliate portal, portal sign-in (a 6-digit emailed code) and the tracking links affiliates share, so clicks resolve on the merchant's own domain. Setup is one CNAME record and the HTTPS certificate is issued automatically; the merchant's main website is unaffected and the merchant dashboard stays on linkjolt.io (Ultimate and Scale)
- **Multi-brand accounts**: Run affiliate programs for multiple brands under one account (Pro/Ultimate add-on)
- **Affiliate Teams**: Group affiliates into reusable rosters with a team leader and custom per-member commission rates, plus monthly or one-time revenue targets with merchant-approved bonus pools paid via Stripe Connect or CSV (Scale)
- **In-app messaging**: Direct chat between merchants and affiliates (Ultimate)
- **Developer API v1**: REST API at /api/v1 with live + test mode keys (Pro read, Ultimate read+write). Write endpoints create campaigns and affiliates and record conversions (with buyer name/email); affiliate and stats reads include per-affiliate unique link clicks. The API also manages Affiliate Teams on the Scale plan (rosters, per-member commission overrides, revenue targets, and the bonus-award approval workflow), registers affiliate coupon codes, and reads affiliate payout status for reconciliation.
- **MCP server support**: Hosted remote MCP endpoint (https://www.linkjolt.io/api/mcp, Streamable HTTP) with one-click OAuth connector support for claude.ai, Claude Desktop, and ChatGPT (approve on a LinkJolt consent page, no API key handling), API-key auth for developer tools, plus a local npm package. Works with Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, Codex, VSCode, Windsurf. Includes ChatGPT-compatible search and fetch tools (Company knowledge and Deep Research) ready-made MCP prompts (weekly performance review, pending-conversion triage, affiliate update drafts), and an interactive program-overview card in Claude via MCP Apps
- **Apple IAP tracking**: ASSN v2 + Subscription Offer Codes for iOS subscription apps
- **Multi-payment support**: Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Gumroad, GoPay, WooCommerce, Apple IAP

## Documentation

- [Stripe Integration Guide](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/stripe-affiliate-tracking): Webhook setup and tracking script
- [Paddle Integration](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/paddle-affiliate-tracking): Per-merchant secret config
- [WooCommerce Plugin](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/woocommerce-affiliate-tracking): Official WordPress plugin
- [Apple IAP Tracking](https://www.linkjolt.io/integrations/apple-iap-tracking): App Store Server Notifications v2
- [Developer API](https://www.linkjolt.io/developers/api): REST endpoints, auth, rate limits
- [Webhooks](https://www.linkjolt.io/developers/webhooks): Outbound event delivery + signing, delivery log, dashboard management (Ultimate)
- [MCP Integration](https://www.linkjolt.io/developers/mcp): Connect Claude/Cursor/ChatGPT to your LinkJolt account (one-click OAuth connector, hosted endpoint at /api/mcp, or local npm package)
- [Merchant Quick Start](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/getting-started/merchant-quick-start): SaaS setup guide
- [Affiliate Quick Start](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/getting-started/affiliate-quick-start): Affiliate onboarding
- [Commission Structures](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/merchant/commission-structure): Flat, percentage, recurring
- [Custom Domain Setup](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/merchant/custom-domain): Run the affiliate program on partners.yourcompany.com (Ultimate and Scale)
- [How to Set Up an Affiliate Program](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/how-to-set-up-affiliate-program): Launch guide

## Comparisons

- [LinkJolt vs Rewardful](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/rewardful-alternative): No separate balance to fund, vs Rewardful's pre-funded model
- [LinkJolt vs FirstPromoter](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/firstpromoter-alternative): 75% cheaper, same features
- [LinkJolt vs Tolt](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/tolt-alternative): More features at lower price
- [LinkJolt vs Affonso](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/affonso-alternative): Better Stripe integration
- [LinkJolt vs PartnerStack](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/partnerstack-alternative): Enterprise power at SMB price
- [LinkJolt vs LeadDyno](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/leaddyno-alternative): SaaS-focused, no feature bloat
- [Tapfiliate Alternatives](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/tapfiliate-alternative): Five options compared against Tapfiliate's metered pricing
- [Dub Alternatives](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/dub-alternative): Five options compared against Dub Partners' 5% payout fee
- [PromoteKit Alternatives](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives/promotekit-alternative): Five options compared against PromoteKit's Stripe-only tracking
- [Tolt pricing explained](https://www.linkjolt.io/blog/tolt-pricing): Plans, revenue caps and the payout fees documented off the pricing page
- [PartnerStack pricing explained](https://www.linkjolt.io/blog/partnerstack-pricing): What is demo-gated, and the fee terms their contracts do publish
- [All Alternatives](https://www.linkjolt.io/alternatives): 17+ competitor comparisons
- [Best Affiliate Software for SaaS](https://www.linkjolt.io/blog/best-affiliate-software-for-saas): 2026 buyer's guide

## Use Cases

- [SaaS Startups](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/saas-startups): Launch first program with zero fees
- [Growing SaaS](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/enterprise-saas): Scale with advanced controls
- [Content Creators](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/content-creators): Turn followers into revenue
- [Marketing Agencies](https://www.linkjolt.io/solutions/marketing-agencies): Multi-client program management
- [Stripe Merchants](https://www.linkjolt.io/for/stripe-merchants): Native Stripe affiliate tracking
- [iOS Subscription Apps](https://www.linkjolt.io/for/ios-subscription-apps): Apple IAP attribution
- [AI Tools](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-tools): AI SaaS affiliate programs
- [AI Text Generators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-text-generators)
- [AI Video Generators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-video-generators)
- [AI Code Generators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/ai-code-generators)
- [Online Course Creators](https://www.linkjolt.io/use-cases/online-course-creators)

## LinkJolt's Own Affiliate Program

- [Become a LinkJolt Affiliate](https://www.linkjolt.io/affiliate-program): Earn 30% recurring commission on every Ultimate or Scale customer you refer, for as long as they stay subscribed. 30-day cookie window, monthly payouts via Stripe Connect, PayPal, or Wise.

## Free Tools

- [Affiliate Commission Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-commission-calculator)
- [SaaS Commission Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/saas-commission-calculator)
- [Affiliate Program ROI Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-program-roi-calculator)
- [Affiliate Program Budget Planner](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-program-budget-planner)
- [Commission Rate Advisor](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/commission-rate-advisor)
- [Commission Structure Builder](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/commission-structure-builder)
- [Affiliate Terms Generator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-terms-generator)
- [Affiliate Agreement Generator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/affiliate-agreement-generator)
- [Stripe Fee Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/stripe-fee-calculator)
- [Stripe Affiliate ROI Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/stripe-affiliate-roi-calculator)
- [UTM Link Builder](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/utm-link-builder)
- [Referral Link Generator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/referral-link-generator)
- [SaaS Churn Calculator](https://www.linkjolt.io/tools/saas-churn-calculator)

## Learning Resources

- [Affiliate Marketing Glossary](https://www.linkjolt.io/glossary): Terminology reference
- [Blog](https://www.linkjolt.io/blog): Affiliate strategy + tactics
- [LinkJolt Answers](https://www.linkjolt.io/answers): Concise Q&A knowledge base covering setup, tracking, integrations, commissions, payouts, plans and troubleshooting. 57 answers, each one checked against the product itself, and filterable by whether you run a program or promote one
- [SaaS Affiliate Benchmarks](https://www.linkjolt.io/saas-affiliate-benchmarks): Original 2026 commission-rate data from 116 real campaigns
- [Affiliate Program Directory](https://www.linkjolt.io/programs): Live SaaS affiliate programs affiliates can join today
- [SaaS Affiliate Programs Directory](https://www.linkjolt.io/saas-affiliate-programs): 50 SaaS affiliate programs with commission rates, cookie windows and payout terms, each verified from the vendor's official program page (August 2026)
- [Author: Ollie Efez](https://www.linkjolt.io/authors/ollie-efez): Founder posts and bio
- [Visible Referral Links Guide](https://www.linkjolt.io/guides/visible-referral-links)
- [Stripe Test Cards](https://www.linkjolt.io/resources/stripe-test-cards)
- [Commission Structure Templates](https://www.linkjolt.io/resources/commission-structure-templates)

## Contact

- **About LinkJolt**: https://www.linkjolt.io/about
- **Pricing**: https://www.linkjolt.io/pricing
- **Sign Up**: https://www.linkjolt.io/auth/sign-up
- **Support**: support@linkjolt.io (in-app chat for paid plans)
- **For Founders**: https://www.linkjolt.io/founders
- **Terms**: https://www.linkjolt.io/terms
- **Privacy**: https://www.linkjolt.io/privacy