AffiliateWP vs WP Affiliate Manager (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 WP Affiliate Manager if

• Fits if you run WordPress and want to start an affiliate program for nothing
• Works for membership or course sites on MemberPress or LifterLMS

Look elsewhere if

• Not for you if you are not on WordPress, as there is no hosted version
• Skip it if you need support beyond forums, because premium support needs the $39 or $97 edition
• Watch out: the page does not say whether the $39 and $97 prices are one-time or yearly
• Watch out: WooCommerce coupon tracking and product-specific commission are premium add-ons priced separately

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.

WP Affiliate Manager

• Runs only inside WordPress; there is no hosted version.
• The pricing page does not say whether $39 and $97 are one-time or yearly.
• Some integrations and features, such as WooCommerce coupon tracking, are premium add-ons priced separately.
• Free-edition support is community-only; premium technical support needs a paid edition.

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.

WP Affiliate Manager

Affiliate portal

Affiliates sign up, log in, collect ad code and check referrals in their own account, with registration and login shortcodes.

Real-time tracking

Referral clicks and sales are tracked in real time, with a cookie lasting 30 days by default and optional IP address tracking.

Flat or percentage rewards

Pay affiliates a flat rate or a share of each sale, with rates set per affiliate and manual adjustments and payouts.

Creatives and registration

Unlimited banners and text links, plus registration fields marked optional or required and editable email templates.

E-commerce and membership integrations

Works with WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, MemberPress, Paid Memberships Pro and LifterLMS, among others.

Add-ons

Free add-ons cover integrations such as Mailchimp and reCAPTCHA; premium add-ons include WooCommerce coupon tracking and product-specific commission.

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.

WP Affiliate Manager

• Free$0

  Core plugin with detailed tutorials and community support.

• Single Site$39

  for 1 site, billing period not shown

  Adds support forum access and premium technical support for one WordPress install.

• Developer License$97

  for unlimited sites, billing period not shown

  Same support as Single Site, usable on unlimited WordPress installations.

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.

WP Affiliate Manager

No public discounts listed.