FirstPromoter vs Affise

FirstPromoter9.2Visit Affise8.5Visit

Higher score FirstPromoter #1 in Affiliate Marketing Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FirstPromoter

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Affise #8 in Affiliate Marketing Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Affise

• FirstPromoter fits best

  SaaS teams needing durable commission tracking

• Affise fits best

  Performance networks with advanced attribution needs

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Side by side

Feature	FirstPromoter 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Affise 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Affiliate Marketing Software	#8 in Affiliate Marketing Software
Best for	SaaS teams needing durable commission tracking	Performance networks with advanced attribution needs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$490/yr	$499/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Live chat, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations	17 integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FirstPromoter 4/4 · Affise 4/4
Partner portal	✓	✓
Automated payouts	✓	✓
Fraud prevention	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Attribution models	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cookie window	9999 days	Not checked yet
Partner limit	1000 partners	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports recurring and lifetime commission rules Includes branded portals, automated payouts, APIs, and webhooks Connects with major billing and automation platforms	Real-time tracking, reporting, and configurable commission tiers Automated affiliate payouts through Affise Pay Fraud detection, APIs, and broad attribution integrations
Cons	Paid plans start at $49 per month Starter limits campaigns and affiliates Built primarily for subscription and SaaS businesses	Starting price is $499 per month with annual billing No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days SmartLinks and view-through attribution are limited to eligible plans
Our verdict	FirstPromoter is software for running affiliate, referral, and influencer programs around subscription products. It tracks referrals through links, coupons, and direct URLs, connects attribution to billing events, and calculates recurring… Read the review →	Affise is a cloud-based affiliate and partner marketing platform for brands, agencies, publishers, advertisers, and affiliate networks. It brings campaign and offer tracking, affiliate and advertiser panels, conversion, click, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FirstPromoter — where it wins

  • Supports recurring and lifetime commission rules
  • Includes branded portals, automated payouts, APIs, and webhooks
  • Connects with major billing and automation platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at $49 per month
  • Starter limits campaigns and affiliates
  • Built primarily for subscription and SaaS businesses

• Affise — where it wins

  • Real-time tracking, reporting, and configurable commission tiers
  • Automated affiliate payouts through Affise Pay
  • Fraud detection, APIs, and broad attribution integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Starting price is $499 per month with annual billing
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • SmartLinks and view-through attribution are limited to eligible plans

• FirstPromoter9.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A focused platform for recurring commissions, partner portals, payouts, and fraud controls.

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• Affise8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A feature-rich affiliate platform for networks that need attribution and payout controls.

  Visit AffiseFull verdict →