SaaS affiliate programs, compared by how long they pay.
The headline percentage is half the story. A 30% commission that stops after a year and a 10% commission that runs while the customer stays are very different offers. These 15 programs are grouped by duration, with the rate, cookie window and how to join.
Checked against each company's own program page on October 18, 2026. These programs are run by the companies listed; they are not RepBlend listings, and terms change. Confirm on the program page before you promote it.
Pays for as long as the customer stays
Commission continues on each payment while the referred customer keeps paying.
| Program | Commission | How long it pays | Cookie | Joining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KinstaManaged WordPress hosting | Commission10% monthly, plus a one-time $50–$500 bonus | How long it paysAs long as the customer pays | Cookie60 days | JoiningApplication; Kinsta customers approved automatically |
| ThinkificOnline course platform | Commission30%; flat $150 a month on Plus plans | How long it paysAs long as the customer pays | Cookie90 days | JoiningApplication |
| systeme.ioFunnel, email and course builderPage lists terms as of April 2026. | Commission60% | How long it paysEvery month the customer stays subscribed | CookiePermanent attribution | JoiningOpen signup |
Pays for up to 12 months
Recurring commission that stops after the first year of each customer.
| Program | Commission | How long it pays | Cookie | Joining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HubSpotCRM and marketing software | Commission30% recurring | How long it paysUp to 1 year | Cookie180 days | JoiningApplication |
| ActiveCampaignEmail marketing and automation | CommissionUp to 30% | How long it paysUp to 12 months | CookieNot stated | JoiningApplication |
| WebflowWebsite builder and hostingHigher tiers add a share of renewals. | Commission50% | How long it paysUp to 12 months on the first subscription | Cookie90 days | JoiningApplication |
| KitEmail platform for creators10–20% after year one only with 10+ paying referrals a year. | Commission50% | How long it paysFirst 12 months | CookieNot stated | JoiningApplication |
| PipedriveSales CRM | Commission20%; 30% at higher sales volume | How long it paysFirst 12 months | Cookie90 days | JoiningApplication |
| GetResponseEmail marketing and automation | Commission40%; up to 60% at higher volume | How long it pays12 months | Cookie90 days | JoiningApplication |
| CloseSales CRM with calling and emailAffiliate and creator terms; reseller tiers differ. | Commission30% | How long it paysUp to 12 months | CookieNot stated | JoiningApplication |
| lemlistCold email and outreach | Commission25% | How long it pays12 months | Cookie30 days | JoiningApplication |
| TeachableOnline course platform | Commission30% | How long it paysCustomer's first year | Cookie30 days | JoiningApplication |
| PodiaCourses, downloads and memberships | Commission30% | How long it paysUp to 12 months | Cookie90 days | JoiningApplication |
Pays on the first purchase only
A single commission per new customer.
| Program | Commission | How long it pays | Cookie | Joining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SemrushSEO and content research | CommissionFlat fee per sale, up to $450 by product and tier; $10 per trial | How long it paysFirst purchase | Cookie120 days | JoiningApplication |
| ElementorWordPress site builder and hosting55% rate labelled a launch offer. | Commission45–55% depending on product | How long it paysFirst purchase | Cookie45 days | JoiningApplication |
Why duration matters more than the rate
Take a $50 a month plan. At 30% for 12 months, a customer who stays a year earns you $180 in total. At 10% for as long as the customer stays, the same customer earns $5 a month: $60 in year one, and it only passes $180 if they keep paying for three years.
Neither is better in general. Short, high commissions suit audiences that try many tools; long, low ones suit products customers rarely leave. Check the refund rules too, since most programs reverse commission on refunded payments.
These figures are illustrations, not expected earnings.
Want to sell B2B products directly, as an independent rep?
Affiliate programs pay for referrals from a link or cookie. RepBlend lists products where you have the sales conversation yourself: each opportunity shows the customer, the price, your commission and how long it runs before you apply.
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