AffiliateWP

AffiliateWP licenses start at $149.50 for the first year. Compare WooCommerce tracking, Pro-only recurring rewards, renewal prices and payouts.

Source-based profile. Official sources checked 21 Oct 2026. No hands-on score assigned.

Where it fits

Editorial opinion

AffiliateWP is a strong WordPress-native alternative to hosted affiliate software. Compare site-license limits, annual renewals and Pro-exclusive features before choosing a plan.

Consider it for

WordPress stores that want to run an affiliate program within their own installation and need WooCommerce product attribution.

Check before choosing

Shopify-only merchants and buyers expecting the advanced Pro commission options on the cheapest annual license.

Key facts

6 of 6 facts documented in official sources

Free plan or trial

Documented

No free version and no free trial; vendor lists a 14-day refund guarantee for new purchases.

Commissions

Documented

Percentage or fixed commissions for eligible WordPress checkouts; recurring, lifetime and tiered/multi-tier commission workflows are Pro-level features. Validate plugin-level support for refunds and renewals.

Tracking method

Documented

WordPress referral links, coupon codes, WooCommerce order attribution and site-owned affiliate dashboard; not a direct integration with Paddle Billing subscriptions.

Payouts

Documented

Vendor documents international payouts, Stripe, PayPal and store-credit options with zero platform transaction fees; external processing charges and regional eligibility may still apply.

Integrations

Documented

WordPress and WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads and supported membership/course/form plugins. Other hosted ecommerce platforms require a different tool.

API and webhooks

Partly documented

Developer hooks exist in the WordPress plugin; a general external API service entitlement was not verified on the pricing page.

Pricing and limits

Paid entry, monthly billingNot verified

The live pricing page lists introductory first-year ANNUAL licenses: Personal $149.50 (normal $299/year), Plus $199.50 (normal $399/year), Pro $299.50 (normal $599/year). Do not interpret these as monthly rates; promotions and renewal prices differ.

Personal: one site, unlimited affiliates, dashboard, tracked coupons and basic payout tools. Plus covers two sites and adds signup/multi-currency features. Pro supports five sites and adds recurring, lifetime, multi-tier commissions, advanced fraud rules and affiliate portal. Growth Bundle separately includes RewardsWP. Discounted first-year prices renew at standard annual rates unless another offer applies.

Pricing checked 21 Oct 2026. Prices exclude tax and may vary by region. Commission fees and payout costs are listed separately.

Sources and evidence

Official sources checked 21 Oct 2026. Claims without a supporting source stay unverified.

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