The TUNE Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about TUNE 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.
TUNE
The Insider’s Guide
Partner marketing platform for advertisers and affiliate networks
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among affiliate and referral tools, read from TUNE’s own pages.
Made by Tune, Inc. · checked Nov 12, 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 TUNE’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on TUNE’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.8
GPA, above 11 of the 44 other affiliate and referral tools we grade
TUNE is a partner marketing platform for advertisers and for companies that run affiliate networks. It covers partner management, tracking on web and mobile, fraud prevention and partner payments. The advertiser plan is a fixed monthly fee for a set number of conversions, with a custom tier above it.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about TUNE, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is sold through a consultation, with onboarding as a fee-based service.
- 1
Best for partner marketing for advertisers and affiliate networks
There is no self-serve sign-up or trial, and onboarding and partner payments cost extra.
- 2
Paid plans start at $1,500 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $1,500 per month, paid annually (Scale).
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Partner management
Recruit partners, manage offers, track conversions and pay commissions from one platform.
- 5
Mobile and web tracking
Native postbacks and cookieless tracking cover mobile and desktop, with a stated 99.9% tracking uptime.
- 6
Automation
Automation for payment processing, fraud prevention, performance optimization and partner onboarding.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 11 of 44
That is against the other affiliate and referral tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace TUNE 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.
TUNE at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $1,500 per month, paid annually (Scale)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Tune, Inc.
- Category
- Affiliate & Referral Software
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for partner marketing for advertisers and affiliate networks
TUNE covers partner management, web and mobile tracking, fraud prevention and partner payments, with an API of over 650 endpoints and a white-label interface. Scale starts at $1,500 a month paid annually for 2,500 conversions. There is no self-serve sign-up or trial, and onboarding and partner payments cost extra.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Scale is $1,500 a month paid annually for 2,500 conversions, many times what the dearer quarter of affiliate tools charges. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial. The Scale plan is sold through a consultation request. |
| Features | B | Partner recruiting, offers, tracking, payments, automation, white-label and a separate offering for building networks; the listing shows no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It is sold through a consultation, with onboarding as a fee-based service. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only. Over 650 API endpoints and real-time data streaming for networks, though no integrations are 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 TUNE is for
- Fits if you run or are building an affiliate network and want a white-label platform
- Works for a brand with budget for a customer success manager and professional services
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you are a small brand: $1,500 a month paid annually is the starting plan
- Not for you if you want to try before you talk to sales, as there is no trial or self-serve sign-up
- Watch out: onboarding and partner payments are fee-based, and the page gives no amounts
- Tight if you pass 2,500 conversions a month, since the extra is not priced on the page
Good to know
Good for
- Brands that want a customizable, white-labeled partner program
- Companies that build or run their own affiliate network
- Teams that want API access and professional services support
Worth knowing
- Partner payments and onboarding are fee-based, and the page gives no amounts.
- The Scale plan is sold through a consultation request, and the Custom plan through a quote.
- Conversions above the 2,500 a month in Scale are not priced on the page.
- TUNE's pages describe it for advertisers and networks; there is no self-serve sign-up or free trial.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$1,500
A month to start
TUNE is a paid product, starting at $1,500 per month, paid annually (Scale).
The Scale plan is sold through a consultation request.
Scale
$1,500
per month, paid annually
2,500 conversions a month, a customer success manager, email, chat and phone support. Onboarding and partner payments are fee-based.
Custom
Custom
2,500+ conversions a month, plus phone and dev-team support. Quoted on request.
Read from tune.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Partner marketing platform for advertisers and affiliate networks. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, reports, affiliate tracking, partner payouts.
- Partner management
- Recruit partners, manage offers, track conversions and pay commissions from one platform.
- Mobile and web tracking
- Native postbacks and cookieless tracking cover mobile and desktop, with a stated 99.9% tracking uptime.
- Automation
- Automation for payment processing, fraud prevention, performance optimization and partner onboarding.
- Customization
- A white-label, customizable interface with saved reports and an API of over 650 endpoints.
- For networks
- A separate offering for companies building affiliate networks, with real-time data streaming.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
TUNE is made by Tune, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/44
Other affiliate and referral tools it is graded above
TUNE's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 11 of the 44 other affiliate and referral tools we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on features (B, above 27 of 44) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $1,500 a month, against a middle price of $61.50 for the category: 28 of the 29 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 45 affiliate and referral tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. TUNE’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 1 of 44
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 44
- BFeaturesAbove 27 of 44
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 44
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 12 of 44
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 30 affiliate and referral tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. TUNE is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
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 TUNE 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: 25 of the 44 other affiliate and referral tools grade higher. It costs $18,000 a year.
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.
- An API that other software can build on.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. TUNE’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
CAKE, impact.com, Partnerize, Everflow and Affise
The 5 tools TUNE is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
CAKE
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.
- 2.2GPA
Everflow
Paid
Partner marketing platform for brands, agencies and affiliate networks.
- 1.6GPA
Affise
Free trial · from $499/mo
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 TUNE free?
No. TUNE is a paid product, starting at $1,500 per month, paid annually (Scale).
How much does TUNE cost?
TUNE lists 2 plans. Scale: $1,500 per month, paid annually.
What platforms does TUNE work on?
TUNE is available on Web.
Does TUNE have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. TUNE is listed for Web.
Does TUNE have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. TUNE is listed for Web.
Is TUNE open source?
TUNE is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does TUNE have an API?
Yes. TUNE offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes TUNE?
TUNE is made by Tune, Inc.
What are the alternatives to TUNE?
The closest alternatives to TUNE in our directory are CAKE, impact.com, Partnerize, Everflow and Affise.
How does TUNE compare with other affiliate and referral tools?
TUNE's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 11 of the 44 other affiliate and referral tools we grade, and level with 8.
Is TUNE good value for money?
ToolGPA grades TUNE D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $1,500 a month, against a middle price of $61.50 for the category: 28 of the 29 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of TUNE?
To replace TUNE 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 TUNE’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from TUNE's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
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 Tune, Inc. Prices change, so check tune.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
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.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- TUNE, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/tune
- 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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