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| Decision criteria | Tolt | FirstPromoter |
|---|---|---|
| Consider for | SaaS teams on the documented billing platforms that want branded portals and configurable recurring commission workflows. | SaaS teams needing recurring commissions, multiple attribution methods and several supported subscription billing integrations. |
| Paid entry / monthly | $69/month | $49/month |
| Billing detail | Basic: $69/month. Annual billing pricing is not verified. | Starter: $49/month or $490/year. Plans scale with affiliate revenue. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free plan detail | No permanent free plan is listed. All plans advertise a 14 day trial without a credit card. | No permanent free plan is listed. A 14 day trial is offered without a credit card. |
| Commissions | Commission flows can reward payments, including subscription renewals, or signups. Fixed and percentage rewards can vary by partner, group or plan, with automatic, delayed or manual approval. | Fixed and percentage rewards support one time or recurring commissions. Rules can vary by product, campaign or partner; advanced commission features depend on plan. |
| Tracking method | Partner referral links and unique partner coupons support attribution. A unique partner coupon can identify referrals without a link; a program wide coupon does not identify a specific partner. | Supports referral links, coupon attribution and assigned URLs, with first or last click options and a server side tracking API. |
| Payouts | Basic provides manual payouts. Growth and higher offer automatic payouts with a 2% processing fee. | One-click payouts via PayPal and Stripe payout integrations can be configured, and bulk exports support other external providers. Fully managed Auto Payouts require Enterprise 2 or higher, SaaS business eligibility and account approval; affiliate withdrawal fees and payout availability vary. |
| Integrations | Official setup guides document Stripe, Paddle Billing, Paddle Classic and Chargebee. Check the guide for your billing version before deployment. | Documented integrations include Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly and Braintree. A separate official guide covers Paddle Billing setup. |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Consider the limitation | Teams requiring automatic payouts on the entry plan or a price unaffected by affiliate generated revenue. | Teams seeking a permanent free plan, unlimited affiliates on Starter, or a subscription cost independent of affiliate revenue. |
| Sources checked | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-09 |
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| Next step | Visit Tolt ↗ | Visit FirstPromoter ↗ |
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