Affiliate software comparison
FirstPromoter vs Partnero
Two tools to run an affiliate program, compared on price, fees, integrations and payouts.
In short
Choose FirstPromoter: SaaS companies that want flexible commission rules and many payout options, including crypto.
Choose Partnero: SaaS and e-commerce businesses running affiliate, referral and newsletter referral programs from one tool.
Prices checked on the vendors' official pages on .
Side by side
| FirstPromoter | Partnero | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $49/month | $59/month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 30 days on every plan |
| Fees | No transaction fee listed on the pricing page. | No per-transaction fee. Partnero-managed payouts cost 7%; paying through your own PayPal or Wise costs only their fees. |
| Billing integrations | Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, Braintree | Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Shopify |
| Affiliate payouts | PayPal, Wise, Stripe balance, crypto and bank transfer; scheduled payouts; managed auto payouts on Enterprise. | Scheduled payouts via PayPal Mass Pay and Wise; wire transfer. |
| Affiliate marketplace | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Best for | SaaS companies that want flexible commission rules and many payout options, including crypto. | SaaS and e-commerce businesses running affiliate, referral and newsletter referral programs from one tool. |
Key differences
- FirstPromoter has the cheaper entry plan ($49/month vs $59/month).
- Only FirstPromoter lists Recurly, Braintree among its billing integrations.
- Only Partnero lists Shopify among its billing integrations.
Pricing plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| FirstPromoter Starter | $49/month ($490/year) | Up to $5,000/month in affiliate revenue, up to 1,000 affiliates, 3 campaigns |
| FirstPromoter Business | $99/month ($990/year) | Up to $15,000/month in affiliate revenue, unlimited affiliates and campaigns, one-click PayPal payouts |
| FirstPromoter Enterprise | $149/month ($1,490/year) | Above $15,000/month in affiliate revenue, white-label, SSO, managed auto payouts |
| Partnero Starter | $59/month ($49/month billed annually) | 1 program, 1 team member |
| Partnero Partner | $199/month ($159/month billed annually) | 3 programs, 3 team members, advanced commissions and approval workflows |
| Partnero Enterprise | From $599/month | Unlimited programs and team members |
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FAQ
Which is cheaper, FirstPromoter or Partnero?
FirstPromoter starts at $49/month and Partnero starts at $59/month. FirstPromoter fees: No transaction fee listed on the pricing page. Partnero fees: No per-transaction fee. Partnero-managed payouts cost 7%; paying through your own PayPal or Wise costs only their fees.
Do FirstPromoter and Partnero help you find affiliates?
FirstPromoter: no marketplace advertised. Partnero: no marketplace advertised. Either way, you can list your program for free on AffiDex.
Can I switch from FirstPromoter to Partnero later?
Yes, but plan it: affiliate links, cookies and commission history live in the old tool. Most companies move affiliates in one go and keep the old tool until pending commissions are paid.
Sources
- FirstPromoter: firstpromoter.com/pricing
- FirstPromoter: firstpromoter.com/features
- Partnero: partnero.com/pricing
- Partnero: partnero.com/features
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