Affiliate software comparison
FirstPromoter vs Tolt
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 Tolt: SaaS companies that want automated payouts and a branded affiliate portal from the first plan.
Prices checked on the vendors' official pages on .
Side by side
| FirstPromoter | Tolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $49/month | $99/month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card |
| Fees | No transaction fee listed on the pricing page. | No Tolt fee on payouts: affiliates only pay their payout method's fee. |
| Billing integrations | Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, Braintree | Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee |
| Affiliate payouts | PayPal, Wise, Stripe balance, crypto and bank transfer; scheduled payouts; managed auto payouts on Enterprise. | Automated payouts on every plan via PayPal, Wise, local bank transfer and wire. |
| Affiliate marketplace | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Best for | SaaS companies that want flexible commission rules and many payout options, including crypto. | SaaS companies that want automated payouts and a branded affiliate portal from the first plan. |
Key differences
- FirstPromoter has the cheaper entry plan ($49/month vs $99/month).
- Only FirstPromoter lists 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 |
| Tolt Growth | $99/month | Up to $20k/month in partner revenue, unlimited affiliates, branded portal, auto payouts |
| Tolt Pro | $199/month | Up to $50k/month in partner revenue, fraud protection, custom payout methods, no Tolt branding |
| Tolt Enterprise | Custom | Over $50k/month in partner revenue |
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FAQ
Which is cheaper, FirstPromoter or Tolt?
FirstPromoter starts at $49/month and Tolt starts at $99/month. FirstPromoter fees: No transaction fee listed on the pricing page. Tolt fees: No Tolt fee on payouts: affiliates only pay their payout method's fee.
Do FirstPromoter and Tolt help you find affiliates?
FirstPromoter: no marketplace advertised. Tolt: no marketplace advertised. Either way, you can list your program for free on AffiDex.
Can I switch from FirstPromoter to Tolt 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
- Tolt: tolt.com/pricing
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