Affiliate software comparison
PartnerStack vs Impact.com
Two tools to run an affiliate program, compared on price, fees, integrations and payouts.
In short
Choose PartnerStack: B2B SaaS companies with a partner budget that want affiliates, resellers and referral partners in one platform.
Choose Impact.com: Brands with a real partnership budget, from a first program to enterprise multi-channel partnerships.
Prices checked on the vendors' official pages on .
Side by side
| PartnerStack | Impact.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Custom (quoted after a demo) | $30/month + 2.5% of revenue |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Not advertised | 30 days (Starter) |
| Fees | Not published: pricing is confirmed during a demo. | 2.5% of revenue on Starter; higher plans include a monthly payout allowance. |
| Billing integrations | CRM integrations (details at demo) | Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce |
| Affiliate payouts | Partner payments handled by the platform. | Automated payouts in 70+ currencies. |
| Affiliate marketplace | PartnerStack Marketplace, included from the Launch plan. | Partner marketplace from the Essentials plan. |
| Best for | B2B SaaS companies with a partner budget that want affiliates, resellers and referral partners in one platform. | Brands with a real partnership budget, from a first program to enterprise multi-channel partnerships. |
Key differences
- Entry price: PartnerStack Custom (quoted after a demo), Impact.com $30/month + 2.5% of revenue.
- Impact.com offers a free trial (30 days (Starter)); the other does not advertise one.
- Only Impact.com lists Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce among its billing integrations.
Pricing plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| PartnerStack Launch | Custom | Link tracking or lead and deal registration, marketplace access, partner payments |
| PartnerStack Growth | Custom | Adds advanced integrations, training (LMS), partner incentives, MDF management |
| PartnerStack Enterprise | Custom | Adds full link, lead and deal tracking, custom workflows, dedicated success manager |
| Impact.com Starter | $30/month + 2.5% of revenue | 12-month contract |
| Impact.com Essentials | $500/month | Includes up to $2,500/month in partner payouts |
| Impact.com Pro | $2,500/month | Includes up to $14,300/month in partner payouts |
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FAQ
Which is cheaper, PartnerStack or Impact.com?
PartnerStack starts at Custom (quoted after a demo) and Impact.com starts at $30/month + 2.5% of revenue. PartnerStack fees: Not published: pricing is confirmed during a demo. Impact.com fees: 2.5% of revenue on Starter; higher plans include a monthly payout allowance.
Do PartnerStack and Impact.com help you find affiliates?
PartnerStack: PartnerStack Marketplace, included from the Launch plan.. Impact.com: Partner marketplace from the Essentials plan.. Either way, you can list your program for free on AffiDex.
Can I switch from PartnerStack to Impact.com 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
- PartnerStack: partnerstack.com/pricing
- Impact.com: impact.com/pricing/
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