AffiliateWP vs LeadDyno (2026): which should you pick?

Pick AffiliateWP if

• Fits if your store or site already runs on self-hosted WordPress
• Makes sense if you want to own your affiliate data and pay a flat yearly fee

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you're not on WordPress, as the plugin runs only there
• Not for you if you want a trial, since there is only a 14-day money-back guarantee
• Pricey if you want recurring or multi-tier commissions, which need Pro at $599 a year
• Watch out: the 50% prices are for the first year only, and renewals are at full price

Pick LeadDyno if

• Fits if you're starting a program with up to 50 affiliates
• Works for creators selling courses or products on Squarespace or Wix

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if you pass 50 active affiliates, as Essential is $110 a month on yearly billing
• Not for you if you want a white-labeled dashboard or per-product commissions for less than $297 a month
• Too light for programs needing several commission plans or team members, as Lite has one plan and lists no extra seats
• Watch out: Lite is billed monthly only, so the 15% yearly saving doesn't apply, and MLM starts on Essential
• Pricey if you pass 500 affiliates, as only Unlimited at $637 a month billed annually removes the cap

AffiliateWP

• Runs only on self-hosted WordPress; on WordPress.com it needs a plan that allows plugins.
• The 50% prices are introductory and all renewals are at full price.
• There is no free trial, only a 14-day money-back guarantee.
• Recurring commissions, multi-tier commissions and automatic payouts need the Pro plan.

LeadDyno

• Plans are capped by active affiliates: 50 on Lite, 150 on Essential and 500 on Advanced; only Unlimited removes the cap.
• Lite has one commission plan and lists no additional team members; MLM and a custom dashboard domain start on Essential.
• A white-labeled dashboard and per-product commissions need Advanced at $297 a month billed annually.
• The 15% yearly saving does not apply to Lite, which is billed monthly only.

AffiliateWP

Referral tracking

Tracks referrals with pretty permalink links and tracked affiliate coupons, and the vendor says its tracking is ad-block-proof.

Affiliate dashboard

Affiliates see their referrals and earnings in a self-service dashboard with real-time reporting.

Payouts

Stripe and PayPal payouts, international payouts and store credit; automatic payouts on Pro.

Commission options

Lifetime, recurring and multi-tier commissions plus tiered affiliate rates on the Pro plan.

Fraud prevention

A fraud prevention suite is included on Pro and the Growth Bundle.

Integrations

Works with WooCommerce and about 20 other plugins, with only the turned-on integrations loaded.

LeadDyno

Store and billing integrations

Direct integrations with Shopify, Stripe, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Ecwid, Squarespace, Wix, Chargebee and ClickFunnels, plus Zapier and webhooks.

Visit, lead and sale tracking

Follow each affiliate's visitors, leads and purchases with unlimited clicks and conversions on every plan, and restrict affiliate codes to products on Stripe and Shopify.

Commission plans and groups

Flat, tiered and percentage commissions set per affiliate or group, with multi-level marketing from Essential and per-product commissions from Advanced.

Affiliate communication

Send newsletters and automated emails about new leads and purchases, and share marketing materials and banners from a branded affiliate dashboard.

PayPal payouts and tax forms

Pay affiliates worldwide through PayPal in a few clicks, and collect W-9 and W-8BEN forms with commission exports for 1099 preparation.

AffiliateWP

• Personal$299

  per year for 1 site, at renewal

  Unlimited affiliates and commissions, tracked coupons, self-service affiliate dashboard, Stripe and PayPal payouts. First year $149.50.

• Plus$399

  per year for 2 sites, at renewal

  Adds multi-currency commissions, affiliate leaderboards and welcome bonuses, and commission on signups. First year $199.50.

• Pro$599

  per year for 5 sites, at renewal

  Adds automatic payouts, recurring and lifetime commissions, multi-tier commissions, landing pages and the fraud prevention suite. First year $299.50.

• Growth Bundle$699

  per year for 10 sites, at renewal

  AffiliateWP Pro plus RewardsWP Pro, a points-based loyalty and refer-a-friend plugin, with priority support. First year $349.50.

LeadDyno

• Lite$49

  per month for up to 50 active affiliates, billed monthly

  One reward structure, commission plan and affiliate group, 18 months of data export and fraud prevention. Sold monthly only.

• Essential$110

  per month for up to 150 affiliates, billed annually ($129 monthly)

  Three commission plans, two groups, one extra team member, call and video support, multi-level marketing and a custom dashboard domain.

• Advanced$297

  per month for up to 500 affiliates, billed annually ($349 monthly)

  Unlimited reward structures and commission plans, four groups, three extra team members, per-product commissions and a white-labeled dashboard.

• Unlimited$637

  per month, billed annually ($749 billed monthly)

  Unlimited affiliates, groups and team members, customer lifecycle commissions, a dedicated account manager and up to 16 hours of custom setup.

AffiliateWP

• Other savings

  Introductory 50% off the first year

  The pricing page shows each plan at half its regular price, with a note that all renewals are at full price. No end date is given.

LeadDyno

• Annual discount

  Save 15% with yearly billing

  Billed yearly, Essential is $110 a month instead of $129, Advanced $297 instead of $349 and Unlimited $637 instead of $749.