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Henry
Founder at multiple startups
Adjust the inputs to calculate your affiliate program's profitability
LinkJolt: 0%
Calculate recurring/subscription revenue
Revenue
Total Costs
ROI
Annual Profit
Break-even Sales
Annual Commissions
LinkJolt tracks all these metrics in real-time with 0% platform fees.
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See your projected revenue, a ROI breakdown, and cost analysis at a glance.
Month 1
Revenue: $2,400Month 3
Revenue: $8,200Month 6
Revenue: $18,500Month 12
Revenue: $42,000Total 12-Month Profit: $49,770
Gross Revenue
$42,000
Commission Costs
-$12,600
Platform Fees
$0
Net Profit
$29,400
Return on Investment
Commission Payouts
$12,600
30% of revenuePlatform Fees
$0
0% of revenueMarketing Materials
$500
1.2% of revenueManagement Time
$1,200
2.9% of revenueTotal Operating Costs
Understanding your numbers before launching prevents costly mistakes
Set commission rates based on real profit numbers, not guesses.
See your 12-month return before you spend a dollar.
Know exactly how many sales you need to cover costs.
Find the sweet spot between good payouts and healthy margins.
See how profits grow as your affiliate network expands.
Spot profit risks before they hurt your business.
Compare your projections against industry averages
| Industry | Avg Commission | Profit Margin | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS / Software | 20-30% | 65-75% | 2-3 months |
| E-commerce | 5-15% | 70-80% | 1-2 months |
| Digital Products | 30-50% | 50-70% | 1-2 months |
| Financial Services | $50-200 CPA | 60-70% | 3-6 months |
| Online Courses | 30-50% | 50-70% | 2-4 months |
Proven strategies to increase revenue and reduce costs
Recruit affiliates whose audience matches your ideal customer
Give affiliates high-converting landing pages
Offer exclusive deals for affiliate referrals
Create ready-to-use content and email templates
Use a platform with 0% fees like LinkJolt
Automate onboarding and payouts
Set minimum thresholds before paying out
Focus on quality affiliates, not quantity
Track lifetime value by affiliate source
Reward top performers with higher rates
Test different commission structures
Build relationships with your best affiliates
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Calculate your program's profitability
Monthly Affiliate Sales: 20
Commission Rate: 30%
Platform Fee Rate: 0%
💡 LinkJolt charges 0% platform feesMonthly Net Profit (70.0% margin)
233%
ROI$16,800
Annual ProfitHenry
Founder at multiple startups
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Up to $5,000/month earned from affiliates
5 active campaigns
50 affiliate invites per month
10 active affiliates
Advanced analytics (3-month data retention)
Email support
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Fraud detection system
Stripe payout integration
Branded affiliate signup pages
Affiliate program discovery
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Auto-approve affiliates option
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Automated payout management
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Unlimited active campaigns
Unlimited affiliates
Unlimited affiliate invites
Advanced analytics (12-month data retention)
Priority chat and email support
Advanced affiliate tracking
Enhanced fraud detection
Stripe payout integration
Custom commission structures
Branded affiliate signup pages
Auto-approve affiliates option
Bulk payouts
Affiliate program discovery
Automated payout management
$0.00 due today
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Everything you need to know about affiliate program profitability
We subtract all costs (commissions, fees, operations) from your affiliate revenue. The formula uses your order value, commission rate, and recurring revenue.
Include commissions, platform fees, marketing assets, and staff time. For SaaS, factor in customer lifetime value too.
Aim for 60-70% after commissions. SaaS companies can accept lower margins due to recurring revenue. Just keep commissions below your gross margin.
Recruit quality affiliates. Optimize your landing pages. Track which affiliates bring the best customers, not just the most.
Yes, for SaaS. Affiliates promote better when they earn ongoing revenue. Try 15-30% lifetime or first 12 months.
Usually 3-6 months. Costs are high at first (setup, recruitment). Profits grow as you find top performers.
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