Best High-Paying SaaS & AI Affiliate Programs
These programs publish either a commission tier reaching at least 40% or a flat payout of $100 or more per qualified referral. Top rates can depend on the plan, your status or sales volume; compare the terms before applying. Some also pay a second tier.
Funnels/CRM · in-house
- Tier 1
- 40% recurring
- Tier 2
- 5% recurring (needs HighLevel approval)
- Cookie
- 90 days
- Recurring
- Yes
The 5% second tier is not automatic. HighLevel reviews and approves accounts for tier 2 payouts.
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.
All-in-one funnels · in-house
- Tier 1
- up to 40% recurring (20% if not a customer)
- Tier 2
- up to 10%
- Cookie
- 60 days
- Recurring
- Yes
Rate depends on whether you pay for Groove yourself. Free users earn the lower band.
SEO · Impact
- Tier 1
- $100 to $450 per sale + $10 per trial
- Tier 2
- None
- Cookie
- 120 days
- Recurring
- No
Flat bounties by product and loyalty tier, not a revenue share.
Ecommerce · Impact
- Tier 1
- Up to $150 per referral
- Tier 2
- None
- Cookie
- Not published
- Recurring
- No
Payout depends on the merchant's country. Plus and Retail plans are not eligible.
Website builder · in-house
- Tier 1
- 50% for up to 12 months
- Tier 2
- None
- Cookie
- 90 days
- Recurring
- Yes
Only a new user's first subscription counts. Client referrals go through the Partner Program instead.
Frequently asked questions
Which SaaS affiliate programs pay high commissions?
GoHighLevel publishes 40% recurring, Webflow lists 50% for up to 12 months and Semrush lists $100 to $450 per sale. Conditions and eligibility differ, so compare each program's terms.
Is a high percentage better than a flat payout?
Not necessarily. A percentage depends on the customer's purchase and payout window; a flat bounty pays a fixed amount for a qualified referral. Compare the actual plan price, eligibility and duration.
Do high-paying affiliate programs offer a second tier?
Some do. GoHighLevel pays an approved 5% second tier and Kartra publishes 10% recurring; Semrush and Shopify do not list a second tier.
Some tools get listed as 2-tier when they are not. See the myths page for the distinction, and our methodology for how each rate here was checked.