Best Course Platform Affiliate Programs With Two Tiers (2026, Verified)

The big names in course software pay a single tier. These platforms pay a second tier on affiliates you recruit, which matters if you teach other creators.

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1.Kartra

Official

Funnels/courses · Kartra

Tier 1: 20 to 40% recurring by sales tier
Tier 2: 10% recurring
Cookie: 30 days
Recurring: Yes

Your tier 1 rate rises with volume. The 10% second tier is paid on your recruits' sales.

Last verified 27 Sep 2026Full breakdown

2.EzyCourse

Official

Course platform · in-house

Tier 1: 30% lifetime (20% on yearly plans)
Tier 2: 5% lifetime
Cookie: 90 days
Recurring: Yes

Monthly plans pay 30%, yearly plans pay 20%. Both are lifetime.

Last verified 27 Sep 2026Full breakdown

3.Simplero

Official

Course/membership · in-house

Tier 1: 20 to 30% recurring
Tier 2: 5% recurring (rate unclear on newer page)
Cookie: 180 days
Recurring: Yes

Simplero's older and newer partner pages disagree on the second-tier rate. Confirm before you build on it.

Last verified 27 Sep 2026Full breakdown

4.Zenler

Official

Course platform · in-house

Tier 1: 40% recurring
Tier 2: 5%
Cookie: Not published
Recurring: Yes

Legacy partners only. If you joined before December 2025 you keep 40% plus 5%. The current program has no second tier.

Last verified 27 Sep 2026Full breakdown

Frequently asked questions

Does Teachable or Thinkific pay a second tier?

No. Both pay 30% for 12 months on a single tier.

Which course platform has the best second tier?

Kartra at 10% recurring.

Can I still join Zenler's two-tier program?

No. It is closed to partners who joined after December 2025.

Plenty of well known tools get listed as 2-tier when they are not. See the myths page for the ones to stop chasing, and our methodology for how each rate here was checked.