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Head-to-head · Partner Portal Software

PartnerPortal.io vs Kademi

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score PartnerPortal.io #2 in Partner Portal Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Try PartnerPortal.io
Kademi #16 in Partner Portal Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Kademi

PartnerPortal.io leads on 1 check, Kademi on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePartnerPortal.io · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly PartnerPortal.io

PartnerPortal.io scores higher on our rubric for partner portal software: 9.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #16.

PartnerPortal.io offers free plan; Kademi doesn't. On portal branding, PartnerPortal.io gives you White_label where Kademi offers Custom.

PartnerPortal.io is the better fit for small teams needing a free full-featured portal. Kademi is the better fit for programs needing training, MDF, and partner workflows.

  • PartnerPortal.io fits best

    Small teams needing a free full-featured portal

  • Kademi fits best

    Programs needing training, MDF, and partner workflows

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Side by side

Feature PartnerPortal.io 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Kademi 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.7
Ranking #2 in Partner Portal Software #16 in Partner Portal Software
Best for Small teams needing a free full-featured portal Programs needing training, MDF, and partner workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $249/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 12 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features PartnerPortal.io 4/4 · Kademi 4/4
Deal registration ✓ ✓
Lead distribution ✓ ✓
Content library ✓ ✓
Training tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Partner user limit 100 users Not checked yet
Portal branding White_label Custom
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes partner, deal, lead, content, training, and commission tools
  • CRM synchronization, deal import, API access, and self-serve API keys
  • Custom branding, custom domains, and broad CRM and finance integrations
  • Custom portals with role-based partner experiences
  • Combines deal registration, lead assignment, MDF, and commissions
  • Training tools include assessments, certificates, badges, and progress reports
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 5 partners, 10 leads, 10 resources, and 1 team member
  • Professional costs $249 monthly before capacity expands to 100 partners and 1,000 leads
  • Enterprise is required for unlimited partners, leads, resources, and team members
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • No free plan is available
  • May be more scope than a simple partner portal requires
Our verdict

PartnerPortal.io is a partner relationship management platform for teams running referral, reseller, affiliate, or channel programs. It provides a branded web portal for partner registration, approval workflows, lead and deal management,…

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Kademi is a modular partner relationship management platform for companies managing distributors, resellers, affiliates, and other channel partners. It combines customized partner portals with deal registration, lead and deal assignment,…

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  1. PartnerPortal.ioPartner Portal Software 9.2Free plan
  2. KademiPartner Portal Software 7.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PartnerPortal.io — where it wins

    • Free plan includes partner, deal, lead, content, training, and commission tools
    • CRM synchronization, deal import, API access, and self-serve API keys
    • Custom branding, custom domains, and broad CRM and finance integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 5 partners, 10 leads, 10 resources, and 1 team member
    • Professional costs $249 monthly before capacity expands to 100 partners and 1,000 leads
    • Enterprise is required for unlimited partners, leads, resources, and team members
  • Kademi — where it wins

    • Custom portals with role-based partner experiences
    • Combines deal registration, lead assignment, MDF, and commissions
    • Training tools include assessments, certificates, badges, and progress reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • No free plan is available
    • May be more scope than a simple partner portal requires

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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