The Real Cost of Affiliate
Software in 2026

What affiliate software costs 0:00

Most affiliate software for SaaS charges by how much revenue your affiliates bring in. So the right tool depends on one number: your affiliate revenue each month. Let's price it at $5,000, $25,000 and $50,000 a month, using each company's own pricing page.

Every price here was read from the vendor's own page on October 22, 2026, at monthly billing unless I say otherwise. Prices change, so the links are in the description.

Four things to check on any pricing page 0:28

Four things decide what you really pay. The revenue cap on each plan, and what happens when you pass it. Any percentage taken on payouts. Whether recurring commissions and discount codes are on your plan. And the trial, and whether it needs a card.

At $5K a month 0:44

At $5,000 a month, LinkJolt Starter is $19.99. Rewardful Starter and FirstPromoter Starter are $49. Tolt Growth is $99. Affonso's Growth plan is 29 euros a month, billed yearly. And Partnero is $59, or $49 billed yearly.

One thing to know at this level: on LinkJolt, recurring commissions start on the Professional plan, at $39.99. If you sell a subscription and want to pay on renewals, compare that price.

At $25K a month 1:15

At $25,000, LinkJolt Professional is $39.99. Rewardful's entry Enterprise tier and FirstPromoter's Enterprise plan are each $149. Tolt needs its Pro plan, at $199. Affonso's Elite plan is 79 euros, billed yearly. And Partnero is still $59.

At $50K a month 1:35

At $50,000, LinkJolt Ultimate is $99. Tolt's Pro plan covers exactly $50,000, at $199. Rewardful's published schedule puts this level at $299. FirstPromoter shows no plan above its $149 Enterprise price, and asks you to talk to them. Affonso's Enterprise plan starts at 149 euros.

And Partnero is cheaper than LinkJolt here. Its flat plan is $59 a month, or $49 billed yearly, with no revenue cap. If price at this level is all you need, that's worth knowing.

Priced differently 2:12

Two more. Dub Partners caps what you pay out to partners, not your revenue: at a 20% commission, its $90 plan covers $5,000, and the $300 plan covers $25,000 and $50,000. PartnerStack doesn't publish prices.

Payout fees 2:28

Next, what it costs to pay your affiliates. Tolt takes 2% on automatic payouts, Rewardful 3% on payouts it manages, Dub 5%, and Partnero 7% if it pays for you.

LinkJolt takes no percentage of your affiliate revenue. Paying through Stripe charges your card the payout, plus a card fee of 2.9% and 30 cents. And paying by PayPal or Wise, with a CSV, costs nothing extra.

Past your plan's cap 2:57

Also check what happens when you pass a cap. On LinkJolt, new sales are still recorded, and held until you upgrade, so nothing is lost.

Free trials 3:06

Trials: Tolt and FirstPromoter give 14 days with no card. Rewardful and Affonso give 14 days, and Partnero 30. LinkJolt's trial is 7 days, and needs a card.

Your payment platform 3:19

And check the platform you sell through. If you sell on Polar or Creem, make sure the tool lists it. LinkJolt connects Stripe, Paddle, Polar and Creem, and creates a discount code in Stripe, Polar or Creem for every affiliate.

Summary 3:33

So: below $25,000 a month, compare the cheapest plan that has the features you need. Higher up, a flat plan can beat a tiered one. Check each page yourself; the links are in the description. LinkJolt charges 0% transaction fees, plans start at $19.99 a month, and there's a 7-day free trial with a card.