AppSumo
Best for software and lifetime-deal audiences
AppSumo runs its affiliate program on Impact, paying 100% of the sale (capped at $50) for each new customer, plus 0% to 15% on returning customers. The cookie lasts 7 days and commissions are paid through Impact.
Program terms
- Commission
- 100% on new sales, up to $50
- Cookie window
- 7 days
- Markets
- Global
- Network
- Impact
Pros
- 100% of the sale on new customers, up to $50
- Steady stream of software lifetime deals to promote
- Strong fit for entrepreneur and SaaS audiences
Cons
- Commission caps at $50 per new customer
- Short 7 day cookie window
- Returning-customer rate can be as low as 0%
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How the AppSumo affiliate program works
AppSumo pays 100% of the sale, capped at $50, for each new customer you refer, plus 0% to 15% on returning customers, tracked on Impact with a 7 day cookie. Commissions are calculated 60 days after the purchase month and paid via Impact.
Who it suits
Creators with entrepreneur, maker, and SaaS audiences who respond to software lifetime deals and tools.