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| Decision criteria | Tapfiliate | FirstPromoter |
|---|---|---|
| Consider for | Businesses needing recurring commissions and coupon attribution across SaaS or commerce workflows. | SaaS teams needing recurring commissions, multiple attribution methods and several supported subscription billing integrations. |
| Paid entry / monthly | $89/month | $49/month |
| Billing detail | Launch: $89/month or $890/year. Usage overages and payout costs may apply. | Starter: $49/month or $490/year. Plans scale with affiliate revenue. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free plan detail | No permanent free plan is listed. Trials are seven days for Launch, fourteen for Scale and thirty for Enterprise by request. Paid billing begins automatically after the trial. | No permanent free plan is listed. A 14 day trial is offered without a credit card. |
| Commissions | Recurring commissions are supported. Advanced commission functions start with Scale. The Stripe integration supports one time and recurring or lifetime commissions. | 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 | Stripe setup requires initial JavaScript or API tracking plus the billing connection. Coupon identifiers must match the affiliate record. Refund and dispute handling depends on correct setup and transaction identifiers. | Supports referral links, coupon attribution and assigned URLs, with first or last click options and a server side tracking API. |
| Payouts | Automatic payouts use Trolley on Scale or Enterprise after the first subscription payment, not during the trial. A separate Trolley account and onboarding are required; additional provider costs may apply. | 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 | Stripe, Shopify and WooCommerce are among the supported integrations. Stripe recurring tracking requires developer assistance and initial website integration. | 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 unlimited affiliates on the entry plan, developer free Stripe setup, or automated payouts during a trial. | 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 Tapfiliate ↗ | Visit FirstPromoter ↗ |
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