Affiliate Commission Calculator

The calculator provides estimates based on the inputs you provide (traffic, conversion rates, commission rates). Real-world results may vary depending on factors like audience quality, product-market fit, promotional strategies, and seasonality. Use industry benchmarks as a starting point and adjust based on your actual performance data.

Percentage commissions pay a percentage of the sale value (e.g., 30% of $100 = $30), which scales with product price. Fixed commissions pay a set amount per sale regardless of price (e.g., $50 per sale). Percentage works well for variable-priced products, while fixed commissions are simpler for products with consistent pricing or when you want predictable costs.

Recurring commissions pay affiliates for each billing cycle of a subscription they refer. For example, if you refer a customer to a $99/month SaaS product with 30% commission, you earn $29.70 every month they remain subscribed. You can set recurring commissions to continue indefinitely or for a specific number of billing cycles. This creates long-term passive income for affiliates.

Commission rates vary widely by industry: SaaS/Software (20-40%), E-commerce (5-15%), Digital Products (30-50%), Online Courses (25-50%), and B2B Services (10-30%). Higher commission rates are common for digital products with high margins and lower fulfillment costs. Consider your profit margins, customer lifetime value, and competitor rates when setting commissions.

To improve conversion rates: (1) Create high-quality content that educates and builds trust, (2) Target high-intent keywords and audiences, (3) Use compelling calls-to-action and visual content, (4) Pre-qualify leads with detailed product information, (5) Promote during sales and special offers, (6) Build email sequences for follow-up, and (7) Test different promotional strategies and track what works best.