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| Decision criteria | PartnerStack | FirstPromoter |
|---|---|---|
| Consider for | B2B SaaS teams running affiliate, referral or reseller partnerships; Spark suits small Stripe-based trials with existing partners, while paid plans target growing partner ecosystems. | SaaS teams needing recurring commissions, multiple attribution methods and several supported subscription billing integrations. |
| Paid entry / monthly | Quote only | $49/month |
| Billing detail | Spark: $0/month subscription plus 10% processing on partner commissions paid. Launch, Growth and Enterprise subscription prices are quote-based. | Starter: $49/month or $490/year. Plans scale with affiliate revenue. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free plan detail | Spark is a genuine $0 monthly subscription tier, but it is not fee-free: 10% applies to commissions paid. Spark is limited to one user, basic offers and Stripe sale tracking; PartnerStack Network access and full CRM integrations require an upgraded plan. | No permanent free plan is listed. A 14 day trial is offered without a credit card. |
| Commissions | Spark provides basic commission offers with Stripe sale tracking. The paid platform documents flat or percentage and event-based rewards, recurring commissions tied to subscription renewals and configurable reward programs. Confirm advanced commission options in the quotation. | 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 | Spark: referral links and simple sale tracking via Stripe. The full PartnerStack product adds affiliate links, lead and deal registration, CRM-connected attribution, and event-based milestone tracking; exact entitlements depend on the plan. | Supports referral links, coupon attribution and assigned URLs, with first or last click options and a server side tracking API. |
| Payouts | Spark automates partner payouts with a 10% processing fee on paid commissions. The full platform supports approved commissions, consolidated invoices and global withdrawal routes such as bank/direct deposit, Stripe and PayPal. Currency, eligibility, provider and contract fees should be confirmed. | 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 | Spark explicitly offers Stripe sale tracking. The full platform documents CRM connections including Salesforce and HubSpot and billing integrations such as Stripe and Chargebee; API and integration access depend on the commercial plan. Native Paddle Billing compatibility is not verified. | 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 needing zero commission processing fees, the PartnerStack Network on Spark or predictable published prices for the full platform. | 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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