How we verify

Every rate on this site is read from a source we can point at, on a date we record. 12 of 15 programs are sourced from an official page.

1. Official pages first

We take rates from the program's own affiliate page, terms document or help centre article. Screenshots of a dashboard from a stranger do not count. Where a program publishes a range, we print the range instead of picking a flattering number.

2. Every entry is dated

Each program carries a "Last verified" date. If a date is old, treat the rate as a lead, not a fact. Current sweep: 27 Sep 2026.

3. Third-party figures are flagged

When a program hides its rates behind an application, we mark the entry third-party and say where the number came from. Pictory and Builderall are in that bucket today.

4. Conflicts get printed, not resolved

Simplero has two live partner pages that disagree. BrandWell's FirstPromoter page and main site disagree. We say so on the program page rather than guessing.

5. What counts as 2-tier

The program must pay you something on the sales or commissions of affiliates who signed up through you. Referral bonuses for inviting a customer do not count. Running your own 2-tier program on a cart platform does not count either, which is why ThriveCart and SamCart are on the myths page.

Disclosure

We earn affiliate commissions from some of the programs listed. That never affects inclusion or ranking. More in about.