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Skimlinks alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Skimlinks alternative is Lasso (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Skimlinks compared with 9 alternatives: Sovrn Commerce, FlexOffers, Awin, impact.com, CJ Affiliate and 4 more.
Skimlinks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $166 per month, billed annually ($200 billed monthly). 1 of the 9 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkimlinksThis tool | Free plan · from $166/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sovrn Commerce | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| FlexOffers | Paid | No | Web |
| Awin | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| impact.com | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web |
| CJ Affiliate | Paid | No | Web |
| Affilimate | Paid | No | Web |
| Geniuslink | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Lasso | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| ThirstyAffiliates | From $249/yr | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Skimlinks starts at $166 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: impact.com.
Awin, Geniuslink, Lasso and ThirstyAffiliates start 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 Skimlinks
Sovrn Commerce
Affiliate linking and reporting for publishers and creators
- Sovrn Commerce has no free plan, unlike Skimlinks.
- Sovrn Commerce also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
Suits: Publishers running affiliate links across several networks
FlexOffers
Affiliate network for publishers and advertisers
- FlexOffers has no free plan, unlike Skimlinks.
- FlexOffers also covers partner payouts.
Suits: Content publishers who want many advertiser programs under one login
Awin
Affiliate network and platform for brands and partners
- Awin starts at $99 per month, plus a 3.5% tracking fee per transaction (Access).
- Awin has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Skimlinks.
- Awin also covers partner payouts.
Suits: Brands that want a self-managed affiliate program with no long contract
impact.com
Partnership platform for affiliate, creator and referral programs
- impact.com starts at $30 per month, plus 2.5% of revenue (Starter).
- impact.com has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Skimlinks.
- impact.com also covers partner payouts.
Suits: Online stores on Shopify, WooCommerce or BigCommerce starting an affiliate channel
CJ Affiliate
Affiliate network and platform for brands, publishers and creators
- CJ Affiliate has no free plan, unlike Skimlinks.
- CJ Affiliate also covers partner payouts.
Suits: Large brands that want an established affiliate network
Affilimate
Affiliate revenue analytics and sponsorship tools for publishers
- Affilimate has no free plan, unlike Skimlinks.
- Affilimate also covers dashboards.
Suits: Media companies reconciling affiliate revenue from many networks
Geniuslink
Smart affiliate links with localization and mobile deep linking
- Geniuslink starts at $6 per month, plus $3.50 per 1,000 clicks beyond 1,000.
- Geniuslink has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Skimlinks.
- Geniuslink also covers a/B testing.
Suits: Amazon Associates with an international audience
Lasso
Affiliate link manager and product displays for publishers
- Lasso starts at $19 per month for 1 property.
- Lasso also lists a browser extension.
Suits: Affiliate bloggers who recommend products in WordPress posts
ThirstyAffiliates
WordPress plugin for cloaking and managing affiliate links
- ThirstyAffiliates starts at $249 per year for 1 site at renewal, after a first year for $99.60.
- ThirstyAffiliates has no free plan, unlike Skimlinks.
- ThirstyAffiliates also covers internal linking.
Suits: WordPress bloggers with hundreds of affiliate links
Limits worth knowing in Skimlinks
- Merchants join by accepting Skimlinks inside their existing affiliate network; it is not a standalone program host.
- The Preferred tier has a three-month minimum, and Premium and VIP need a yearly contract for the lower rate.
- Premium and VIP are quoted at higher rates if paid by ACH ($1,100 and $1,900 a month) than on a yearly contract.
- The publisher revenue split is not stated on the pages we read, so what a publisher keeps is unconfirmed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Skimlinks?
The alternatives to Skimlinks in this directory are Sovrn Commerce, FlexOffers, Awin, impact.com, CJ Affiliate, Affilimate, Geniuslink, Lasso and ThirstyAffiliates. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Skimlinks.
Is there a free alternative to Skimlinks?
Yes. Lasso has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Skimlinks alternatives work on iOS?
The Skimlinks listing does not include an iOS app. Sovrn Commerce lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.