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| Decision criteria | GoAffPro | AffiliateWP |
|---|---|---|
| Consider for | Shopify/ecommerce operators testing a basic affiliate program at $0/month with room to expand. | WordPress stores that want to run an affiliate program within their own installation and need WooCommerce product attribution. |
| Paid entry / monthly | $0/month | Not verified |
| 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. | 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. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free plan detail | Hobby free plan includes unlimited affiliates and referrals. Premium and Business advertise 15-day trials. | No free version and no free trial; vendor lists a 14-day refund guarantee for new purchases. |
| Commissions | Product, group and coupon-based attribution with adjustable commission rules; premium multi-level commissions and incentive programs are gated behind paid tier. | 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. |
| Tracking method | Affiliate referral links and coupon codes tied to ecommerce sales. Merchant store setup and third-party platform eligibility vary. | WordPress referral links, coupon codes, WooCommerce order attribution and site-owned affiliate dashboard; not a direct integration with Paddle Billing subscriptions. |
| Payouts | PayPal payouts and payout schedule management are documented, but advanced automation and invoice controls depend on subscription tier; external payment fees can apply. | Vendor documents international payouts, Stripe, PayPal and store-credit options with zero platform transaction fees; external processing charges and regional eligibility may still apply. |
| Integrations | Ecommerce store and marketplace-oriented workflows; check compatibility with your Shopify storefront. Native Stripe SaaS renewal commissions and Paddle Billing are not established. | WordPress and WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads and supported membership/course/form plugins. Other hosted ecommerce platforms require a different tool. |
| API available | No | No |
| Consider the limitation | Teams expecting custom portal branding or MLM rules on Hobby, or subscription merchants needing direct Paddle Billing integration. | Shopify-only merchants and buyers expecting the advanced Pro commission options on the cheapest annual license. |
| Sources checked | 2026-10-21 | 2026-10-21 |
| Check the source | ||
| Next step | Visit GoAffPro ↗ | Visit AffiliateWP ↗ |
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