Popular Server-Based Software Programs
The following is software that is installed on your server that you are responsible for operating and maintaining. Usually there is a one-time fee only.
1. Affiliate Ally Pro (http://novasignal.com): A low-cost software option with basic features. License is $69.95.
2. Affiliate Wiz (http://affiliatewiz.com): Affiliate software designed for Windows servers with a wide variety of features. Licenses start at $199 and go up to $1049.
3. All Affiliate Pro (http://allaffiliatepro.com): Provides a wide variety of advanced features and there is a web hosted option available. License costs start at $449.
4. Amember (http://amember.com): Designers as a membership site script, this system can also handle one-time product sales and has a built-in affiliate program. License is currently $179.95.
5. Euraffiliates (http://euraffiliates.com): Affiliate software with decent features. Licenses start at $99 and go up to $399.
6. iDevAffiliate (http://idevdirect.com): Feature-rich, plugs into a number of ecommerce systems. Pricing starts at $99. Monthly web-based option also available.
7. Jrox Jam (http://jam.jrox.com): Wide variety of features and integrations available. License is $250, but there is a free option for up to 50 affiliates.
8. Post Affiliate Pro (http://www.qualityunit.com/postaffiliatepro): Wide variety of features that increase, depending on the option you choose. Starts at $99 and goes to $999.
Popular Web-Based Service Options
Web-based services offer you hosted options for your affiliate program and usually carry a monthly fee.
1. 1ShoppingCart (http://1shoppingcart.com): Comprehensive ecommerce program that includes shopping cart, autoresponders and affiliate program. Monthly fee starts at $99 per month.
2. Affiliate Shop (http://affiliateshop.com): Web-based service with a variety of affiliate features and integration options. $25 set up fee and from $45 – $120 per month.
3. ClickInc (http://clickinc.com): Web-based service whose pricing is based on clicks generated by affiliates. Pricing starts at $25 per month for 50,000 clicks and up to $149 for unlimited clicks.
7. QuickPayPro (http://quickpaypro.com): Comprehensive ecommerce system with shopping cart, autoresponders and affiliate program. $99 per month.
Hybrid Networks
These sites operate much like networks, but you are responsible for paying commissions to your affiliates.
1. E-Junkie (http://e-junkie.com): Provides the ability to set up digital download products and set up affiliate tracking links.
Affiliates have to sign up to the E-Junkie network to promote your products, but you manage all the payments. Monthly transaction fee based on number of products. Starts at $5 for 10 products.
2. PayDotCom (http://paydotcom.com): Similar to E-Junkie, PayDotCom provides the ability to set up digital download products and set up affiliate tracking links.
Affiliates have to sign up for PayDotCom to promote your products. $1-3 transaction fee per sale, split between vendor and affiliate. No set up fee.
3. PayLoadz (http://payloadz.com): A low cost way to sell digital goods using PayPal or Google Checkout. Pricing is free to $14.95 per month. If you use the paid version, there are also transaction fees. No set up fee.
Popular Affiliate Networks
Affiliate networks are usually the most expensive, but offer the benefit of exposure to affiliates.
In addition, payments are handled by the affiliate network as well. Most also require a deposit on acceptance to their program.
1. ClickBank (http://clickbank.com): Large affiliate network of digital products including information products, software and memberships. $49.95 sign up fee plus per transaction costs.
2. Commission Junction (http://cj.com): One of the largest affiliate networks and exposure is likely the biggest benefit of signing up with them.
Set up fees are a few thousand dollars and there is a monthly minimum and a per transaction fee (reported at 30% of the commission payout).
3. Google Affiliate Network (http://google.com/ads/affiliatenetwork): Large network with a $1000 sign up fee, 25% of commission per transaction fee and a $500 monthly fee minimum.
4. Share a Sale (http://shareasale.com): Another large affiliate network that provides exposure to its members and is a viable option for smaller volume sellers as the minimums are much lower than other large networks. Sign up fee is $550.
Transaction fees are 20% of the commission and there is a monthly minimum of $25 in fees to be paid to Share a Sale.
5. LinkShare (http://linkshare.com): A large network with a $1000 sign up fee with transactions ranging from 2-3% per sale. There is also a $500 minimum monthly to be paid in fees to LinkShare.
6. Link Connector (http://linkconnector.com): A large network that provides options depending on your budget and your sales volume.
Choose from self-managed to save money or choose premium where just about everything is taken care of for you.
Set up fee and transaction fees vary and minimum fees are between $100 and $2000 per month.
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