Alternatives · Affiliate Software
AffiliateBase alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best AffiliateBase alternative for most people is FirstPromoter (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of affiliate and referral tools. The best free one is PromoteKit (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 3 referrals and 1 affiliate campaign."
AffiliateBase compared with 5 alternatives: Rewardful, FirstPromoter, PromoteKit, Tapfiliate and LeadDyno.
AffiliateBase has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39 per month (Starter), up to $7,500/mo of affiliate revenue. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AffiliateBaseThis tool | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web |
| Rewardful | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| FirstPromoter | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
| PromoteKit | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Tapfiliate | Free trial · from $74/mo | Trial only | Web |
| LeadDyno | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
AffiliateBase starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Rewardful, FirstPromoter, Tapfiliate and LeadDyno score higher without starting lower. PromoteKit starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from AffiliateBase
Rewardful
Affiliate and referral tracking for SaaS companies billing on Stripe
- Rewardful starts at $49 per month for up to $7,500 of affiliate revenue a month.
- Rewardful has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike AffiliateBase.
- Rewardful does not cover dashboards, which AffiliateBase does.
Suits: SaaS and AI companies billing subscriptions through Stripe or Paddle
FirstPromoter
Affiliate, referral and influencer programs for SaaS subscriptions
- FirstPromoter starts at $49 per month for up to $5,000 of affiliate revenue a month.
- FirstPromoter has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike AffiliateBase.
- FirstPromoter does not cover dashboards, which AffiliateBase does.
Suits: SaaS companies billing through Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly or Braintree
PromoteKit
Affiliate marketing software built for Stripe businesses
- PromoteKit starts at $29 per month, billed yearly (monthly-billed price not read).
- PromoteKit does not cover dashboards, which AffiliateBase does.
Suits: Businesses that already take payments through Stripe
Tapfiliate
Affiliate, referral and influencer tracking for SaaS and online stores
- Tapfiliate starts at $74 per month, billed annually ($89 billed monthly).
- Tapfiliate has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike AffiliateBase.
- Tapfiliate also covers reports.
- Tapfiliate does not cover dashboards, which AffiliateBase does.
Suits: SaaS and ecommerce businesses that want one tool for affiliates and referrals
LeadDyno
Affiliate program software for online stores, SaaS and creators
- LeadDyno starts at $49 per month for up to 50 active affiliates.
- LeadDyno has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike AffiliateBase.
- LeadDyno does not cover dashboards, which AffiliateBase does.
Suits: Small businesses starting a program with up to 50 affiliates
Limits worth knowing in AffiliateBase
- Built around Stripe; the homepage says checkout must pass referral data correctly for attribution to work.
- Free is capped at 5 referrals a month and has no team members or payout export files.
- Paid tiers are set by monthly affiliate revenue: $39 up to $7,500, $69 up to $15,000, then $119.
- Stripe transfers need affiliates in countries Stripe supports; others are paid with PayPal or Wise exports.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to AffiliateBase?
The alternatives to AffiliateBase in this directory are Rewardful, FirstPromoter, PromoteKit, Tapfiliate and LeadDyno. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AffiliateBase.
Is there a free alternative to AffiliateBase?
Yes. PromoteKit has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.