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| Decision criteria | AffiliateWP | Affonso |
|---|---|---|
| Consider for | WordPress stores that want to run an affiliate program within their own installation and need WooCommerce product attribution. | Micro SaaS or subscription startups using supported modern billing providers, especially those comparing Paddle Billing or Polar alongside Stripe. |
| Paid entry / monthly | Not verified | $19/month |
| Billing detail | 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. | Launch: $19/month month-to-month, or $15/month when billed annually; monthly affiliate-attributed revenue cap is $1,000. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free plan detail | No free version and no free trial; vendor lists a 14-day refund guarantee for new purchases. | No permanent free plan. A 14-day trial is advertised on paid plans. |
| Commissions | 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. | Supports fixed and percentage commissions, one-time and recurring rewards, partner groups, link and coupon tracking, and configurable commission rules. Payout funds are separate from the tracking integration. |
| Tracking method | WordPress referral links, coupon codes, WooCommerce order attribution and site-owned affiliate dashboard; not a direct integration with Paddle Billing subscriptions. | Affiliate links, coupon codes, product-aware commission rules, fraud checks and refund handling are documented. The vendor lists native Stripe, Paddle Billing, Polar, Creem and Dodo Payments integrations. |
| Payouts | Vendor documents international payouts, Stripe, PayPal and store-credit options with zero platform transaction fees; external processing charges and regional eligibility may still apply. | Manual payout exports support PayPal, Wise and bank transfers, with the merchant making the actual payment. Managed payouts require Growth or higher: official help documents a $25 per managed invoice service fee, a possible payment-method surcharge, and $0.50 per affiliate after the first 25. Check current terms and provider fees. |
| Integrations | WordPress and WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads and supported membership/course/form plugins. Other hosted ecommerce platforms require a different tool. | Native integrations listed for Stripe, Paddle Billing, Polar.sh, Creem and Dodo Payments. API, webhooks and SDK are documented; test your exact checkout and subscription event flow before switching. |
| API available | No | Yes |
| Consider the limitation | Shopify-only merchants and buyers expecting the advanced Pro commission options on the cheapest annual license. | Businesses requiring a no-cost permanent plan, predictable uncapped affiliate-attributed revenue at Launch pricing, or fully managed payouts without extra fees. |
| Sources checked | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-21 |
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| Next step | Visit AffiliateWP ↗ | Visit Affonso ↗ |
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