Affiliate software comparison
Rewardful vs FirstPromoter
Two tools to run an affiliate program, compared on price, fees, integrations and payouts.
In short
Choose Rewardful: SaaS companies billing through Stripe or Paddle that want a simple affiliate program running in minutes.
Choose FirstPromoter: SaaS companies that want flexible commission rules and many payout options, including crypto.
Prices checked on the vendors' official pages on .
Side by side
| Rewardful | FirstPromoter | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $49/month | $49/month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 14 days on every plan | 14 days, no credit card |
| Fees | No Rewardful transaction fee. Optional Managed Payouts cost 3% of payouts. | No transaction fee listed on the pricing page. |
| Billing integrations | Stripe, Paddle | Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, Braintree |
| Affiliate payouts | PayPal and Wise mass payouts on every plan; one-click PayPal payouts on Enterprise; optional Managed Payouts. | PayPal, Wise, Stripe balance, crypto and bank transfer; scheduled payouts; managed auto payouts on Enterprise. |
| Affiliate marketplace | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Best for | SaaS companies billing through Stripe or Paddle that want a simple affiliate program running in minutes. | SaaS companies that want flexible commission rules and many payout options, including crypto. |
Key differences
- Only FirstPromoter lists Chargebee, Recurly, Braintree among its billing integrations.
Pricing plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Rewardful Starter | $49/month ($490/year) | Up to $7,500/month in affiliate revenue, 1 campaign, 2 team members |
| Rewardful Growth | $99/month ($990/year) | Up to $15,000/month in affiliate revenue, unlimited campaigns, branded portal, custom domain |
| Rewardful Enterprise | From $149/month | Tiered by usage, one-click PayPal payouts, phone support |
| 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 |
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FAQ
Which is cheaper, Rewardful or FirstPromoter?
Rewardful starts at $49/month and FirstPromoter starts at $49/month. Rewardful fees: No Rewardful transaction fee. Optional Managed Payouts cost 3% of payouts. FirstPromoter fees: No transaction fee listed on the pricing page.
Do Rewardful and FirstPromoter help you find affiliates?
Rewardful: no marketplace advertised. FirstPromoter: no marketplace advertised. Either way, you can list your program for free on AffiDex.
Can I switch from Rewardful to FirstPromoter 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
- Rewardful: www.rewardful.com/pricing
- Rewardful: www.rewardful.com/features
- FirstPromoter: firstpromoter.com/pricing
- FirstPromoter: firstpromoter.com/features
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