Affiliate software comparison
FirstPromoter vs Tapfiliate
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 Tapfiliate: Companies that need link, coupon and direct-URL tracking with multi-level commissions.
Prices checked on the vendors' official pages on .
Side by side
| FirstPromoter | Tapfiliate | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $49/month | $89/month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days |
| Fees | No transaction fee listed on the pricing page. | No transaction fee listed; overage fees apply above the plan's click and conversion limits. |
| Billing integrations | Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, Braintree | Stripe |
| Affiliate payouts | PayPal, Wise, Stripe balance, crypto and bank transfer; scheduled payouts; managed auto payouts on Enterprise. | Automated payouts on Scale and Enterprise; SEPA payout export. |
| Affiliate marketplace | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Best for | SaaS companies that want flexible commission rules and many payout options, including crypto. | Companies that need link, coupon and direct-URL tracking with multi-level commissions. |
Key differences
- FirstPromoter has the cheaper entry plan ($49/month vs $89/month).
- Only FirstPromoter lists Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, Braintree 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 |
| Tapfiliate Launch | $89/month ($74/month billed annually) | 1 program, 50 affiliates, 5,000 clicks and 500 conversions per month |
| Tapfiliate Scale | $179/month ($149/month billed annually) | Unlimited affiliates and programs, automated payouts, multi-level commissions |
| Tapfiliate Enterprise | Custom | Custom limits, full white label, account manager |
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FAQ
Which is cheaper, FirstPromoter or Tapfiliate?
FirstPromoter starts at $49/month and Tapfiliate starts at $89/month. FirstPromoter fees: No transaction fee listed on the pricing page. Tapfiliate fees: No transaction fee listed; overage fees apply above the plan's click and conversion limits.
Do FirstPromoter and Tapfiliate help you find affiliates?
FirstPromoter: no marketplace advertised. Tapfiliate: no marketplace advertised. Either way, you can list your program for free on AffiDex.
Can I switch from FirstPromoter to Tapfiliate 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
- Tapfiliate: tapfiliate.com/pricing/
- Tapfiliate: tapfiliate.com/features/
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