The LTK Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about LTK in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
LTK
The Insider’s Guide
Creator shopping platform and influencer marketing for brands
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among affiliate and referral tools, read from LTK’s own pages.
Made by rewardStyle Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from LTK’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on LTK’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 3 of the 89 other affiliate and referral tools we grade
LTK, run by rewardStyle, is a shopping app and creator platform where influencers post shoppable content and earn from the sales it drives. Brands use its Brand Platform to find creators, run campaigns and report on influencer-driven sales. The site publishes no brand pricing.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about LTK, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No brand pricing or commission rates are published, and creators are accepted by application.
- 1
Best for creator shopping content for fashion and home brands
LTK is a platform where creators post shoppable content and brands find them.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Shoppable creator content
Creators post products that shoppers can buy, and the site says it lists over 450 million products from 8,000 brands.
- 4
Creator discovery for brands
LTK Leaderboard ranks top organic performers, and LTK Match uses the platform's sales data to pair brands with creators.
- 5
LTK 360 reporting
Reports on influencer marketing spend at each stage of the funnel, including LTK's own performance metrics.
- 6
A 1.6 GPA, above 3 of 89
That is against the other affiliate and referral tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace LTK you would be making payouts to partners in many countries, with their tax forms. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
LTK at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- rewardStyle Inc., since 2011
- Category
- Affiliate & Referral Software
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for creator shopping content for fashion and home brands
LTK is a platform where creators post shoppable content and brands find them. No brand pricing or commission rates are published, and creators are accepted by application.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No pricing or commission rates for brands are published; brands contact LTK. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial is listed for brands. |
| Features | C | Shoppable creator content, creator discovery, reporting and campaign products. The brand pages are about fashion, beauty and home. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Brands plan campaigns with creators, which takes some learning. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only on the listing, with no integrations named. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who LTK is for
- Fits if you sell fashion, beauty or home goods and want creators
- Works for creators who want shoppable posts
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you sell software or B2B, since the focus is consumer retail
- Skip it if you want a price, as none is published
- Watch out: creators are accepted by application, not open sign-up
- Too light for self-serve affiliate programs
Good to know
Good for
- Fashion, beauty and home brands working with influencers
- Creators who want a shopping destination for their picks
- Brands that want influencer sales reported by funnel stage
Worth knowing
- No pricing or commission rates for brands are published; brands contact LTK.
- Creators are accepted by application, not open sign-up.
- The brand pages stress fashion, beauty, home, retail and similar verticals, so it is less suited to software or B2B programs.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
LTK's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No pricing or commission rates for brands are published; brands contact LTK.
We could not confirm LTK’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. shopltk.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Place it runs: Web
Creator shopping platform and influencer marketing for brands. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, reports, affiliate tracking, partner payouts.
Shoppable creator content, creator discovery, reporting and campaign products.
- Shoppable creator content
- Creators post products that shoppers can buy, and the site says it lists over 450 million products from 8,000 brands.
- Creator discovery for brands
- LTK Leaderboard ranks top organic performers, and LTK Match uses the platform's sales data to pair brands with creators.
- LTK 360 reporting
- Reports on influencer marketing spend at each stage of the funnel, including LTK's own performance metrics.
- Campaign and ad products
- The brand site lists LTK Campaigns, Ads, Boost, Optimize, CTV and RMN alongside the core creator network.
- Creator application
- People who want to earn from their recommendations apply to become a creator.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
LTK is made by rewardStyle Inc., and has been around since 2011.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
3/89
Other affiliate and referral tools it is graded above
LTK's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 3 of the 89 other affiliate and referral tools we grade, and level with 18.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 14 of 89) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 affiliate and referral tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. LTK’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 89
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 89
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 89
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 89
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 89
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace LTK you would be making payouts to partners in many countries, with their tax forms. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 68 of the 89 other affiliate and referral tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Payouts to partners in many countries, with their tax forms.
- Every click and sale traced back to the right partner.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. LTK’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
ShopMy, impact.com, Partnerize, Awin and Rakuten Advertising
The 5 tools LTK is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
ShopMy
Paid
- 2.0GPA
impact.com
Free trial · from $30/mo
Partnership platform for affiliate, creator and referral programs.
- 1.6GPA
Partnerize
Paid
Partnership management platform for brands, publishers and agencies.
- 1.8GPA
Awin
Free trial · from $99/mo
- 1.6GPA
Rakuten Advertising
Paid
Affiliate network and partner marketing for brands and publishers.
- LTK also covers partner payouts.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is LTK free?
No. LTK is a paid product.
What platforms does LTK work on?
LTK is available on Web.
Does LTK have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. LTK is listed for Web.
Does LTK have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. LTK is listed for Web.
Is LTK open source?
LTK is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes LTK?
LTK is made by rewardStyle Inc. It dates from 2011.
What are the alternatives to LTK?
The closest alternatives to LTK in our directory are ShopMy, impact.com, Partnerize, Awin and Rakuten Advertising.
How does LTK compare with other affiliate and referral tools?
LTK's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 3 of the 89 other affiliate and referral tools we grade, and level with 18.
Could I make my own version of LTK?
To replace LTK you would be making payouts to partners in many countries, with their tax forms.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from LTK’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from LTK's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. Its pages are in part JavaScript-driven.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by rewardStyle Inc. Prices change, so check shopltk.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- LTK, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/ltk
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what LTK’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. LTK is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by rewardStyle Inc. Prices and plans change: check shopltk.com before you buy.