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Head-to-head · Affiliate Marketing Software

FirstPromoter vs Revshare

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score FirstPromoter #1 in Affiliate Marketing Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FirstPromoter
Revshare #2 in Affiliate Marketing Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Revshare

FirstPromoter leads on 1 check, Revshare on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFirstPromoter · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Revshare
  • Free trialonly FirstPromoter

FirstPromoter scores higher on our rubric for affiliate marketing software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Revshare offers free plan; FirstPromoter doesn't. FirstPromoter leads on cookie window: 9999 days versus 365 days.

FirstPromoter is the better fit for saaS teams needing durable commission tracking. Revshare is the better fit for teams wanting flexible attribution at low cost.

  • FirstPromoter fits best

    SaaS teams needing durable commission tracking

  • Revshare fits best

    Teams wanting flexible attribution at low cost

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Side by side

Feature FirstPromoter 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Revshare 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #1 in Affiliate Marketing Software #2 in Affiliate Marketing Software
Best for SaaS teams needing durable commission tracking Teams wanting flexible attribution at low cost
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $490/yr —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features FirstPromoter 4/4 · Revshare 4/4
Partner portal ✓ ✓
Automated payouts ✓ ✓
Fraud prevention ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Attribution models Not checked yet Custom
Cookie window 9999 days (best) 365 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
  • Unlimited publishers, programs, and affiliate revenue on Starter
  • First-click, last-click, and multi-touch attribution options
  • Stripe, Shopify, PayPal, Wise, and webhook integrations
Cons
  • Paid plans start at $49 per month
  • Starter limits campaigns and affiliates
  • Built primarily for subscription and SaaS businesses
  • Starter applies a 3% transaction fee
  • The default cookie duration is 30 days
  • Enterprise pricing, fees, links, and limits are custom
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…

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Revshare is affiliate marketing software for small businesses, SaaS companies, e-commerce stores, creators, and agencies. It tracks clicks, leads, sales, recurring subscriptions, and influencer conversions, while providing hosted or…

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  1. FirstPromoterAffiliate Marketing Software 9.214-day trial
  2. RevshareAffiliate Marketing Software 9.1Free plan

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
  • Revshare — where it wins

    • Unlimited publishers, programs, and affiliate revenue on Starter
    • First-click, last-click, and multi-touch attribution options
    • Stripe, Shopify, PayPal, Wise, and webhook integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter applies a 3% transaction fee
    • The default cookie duration is 30 days
    • Enterprise pricing, fees, links, and limits are custom

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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