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| Decision criteria | GoAffPro | Affonso |
|---|---|---|
| Consider for | Shopify/ecommerce operators testing a basic affiliate program at $0/month with room to expand. | Micro SaaS or subscription startups using supported modern billing providers, especially those comparing Paddle Billing or Polar alongside Stripe. |
| Paid entry / monthly | $0/month | $19/month |
| Billing detail | Hobby is $0/month. Premium is $49/month. Business starts at $99/month and Enterprise requires a quote. Third-party store or payout fees are not necessarily included. | Launch: $19/month month-to-month, or $15/month when billed annually; monthly affiliate-attributed revenue cap is $1,000. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free plan detail | Hobby free plan includes unlimited affiliates and referrals. Premium and Business advertise 15-day trials. | No permanent free plan. A 14-day trial is advertised on paid plans. |
| Commissions | Product, group and coupon-based attribution with adjustable commission rules; premium multi-level commissions and incentive programs are gated behind paid tier. | 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 | Affiliate referral links and coupon codes tied to ecommerce sales. Merchant store setup and third-party platform eligibility vary. | 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 | PayPal payouts and payout schedule management are documented, but advanced automation and invoice controls depend on subscription tier; external payment fees can 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 | Ecommerce store and marketplace-oriented workflows; check compatibility with your Shopify storefront. Native Stripe SaaS renewal commissions and Paddle Billing are not established. | 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 | Teams expecting custom portal branding or MLM rules on Hobby, or subscription merchants needing direct Paddle Billing integration. | 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 GoAffPro ↗ | Visit Affonso ↗ |
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