FirstPromoter vs Affonso

FirstPromoter9.2Visit Affonso6.1Visit

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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Affonso #32 in Affiliate Marketing Software 6.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Affonso

• FirstPromoter fits best

  SaaS teams needing durable commission tracking

• Affonso fits best

  New SaaS programs seeking low-cost setup

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Side by side

Feature	FirstPromoter 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Affonso 6.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	6.1
Ranking	#1 in Affiliate Marketing Software	#32 in Affiliate Marketing Software
Best for	SaaS teams needing durable commission tracking	New SaaS programs seeking low-cost setup
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$490/yr	€15/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, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	17 integrations	18 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FirstPromoter 4/4 · Affonso 4/4
Partner portal	✓	✓
Automated payouts	✓	✓
Fraud prevention	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Attribution models	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cookie window	9999 days (best)	30 days
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	Launch includes unlimited partners and referrals at €15/month annually Branded portals, custom links, QR codes, and embedded dashboards Fraud detection, payout tools, APIs, and automation integrations
Cons	Paid plans start at $49 per month Starter limits campaigns and affiliates Built primarily for subscription and SaaS businesses	The €15 Launch price is tied to annual billing The 30-day cookie window may not suit longer sales cycles Enterprise access requires contacting sales
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 →	Affonso helps SaaS companies create and manage partner referral programs for subscription and one-time-purchase software. Its feature set covers branded partner portals, referral and conversion tracking, commission management, custom… 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

• Affonso — where it wins

  • Launch includes unlimited partners and referrals at €15/month annually
  • Branded portals, custom links, QR codes, and embedded dashboards
  • Fraud detection, payout tools, APIs, and automation integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The €15 Launch price is tied to annual billing
  • The 30-day cookie window may not suit longer sales cycles
  • Enterprise access requires contacting sales

• FirstPromoter9.2/10 · 14-day trial

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

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• Affonso6.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A low-cost way for SaaS teams to launch and track partner referral programs.

  Visit AffonsoFull verdict →