Title: Top 7 SaaS Affiliate Programs (2026)

Summary: Compare leading SaaS affiliate networks, commissions, and payout methods—find recurring-revenue programs you can join and promote today.

Introduction: The subscription model in SaaS makes affiliate marketing especially powerful: referrals can earn recurring commissions as customers stay subscribed. This guide highlights seven top networks, explains commission types and payout options, and gives practical tips to choose and promote the programs that fit your audience.

Why SaaS affiliate programs matter

SaaS businesses typically sell subscriptions, which means a referred customer can generate ongoing revenue rather than a single one-time payment. That recurring structure makes SaaS affiliate programs a high-value channel for creators, agencies, and product teams looking for predictable income and strong lifetime value per referral¹.

This guide curates the most relevant marketplaces and networks—focusing on program fit, commission structure, and ease of use—so you can spend less time searching and more time promoting.

For each platform we cover: commission structures, standout features, ideal partners, and practical tips to get started. Where helpful, we link to deeper resources and platform pages so you can apply or learn more quickly.

1. PartnerStack Marketplace

PartnerStack is built specifically for B2B SaaS partnerships and handles complex recurring and event-based reward structures in a unified partner relationship management (PRM) experience. After a single free account, affiliates can browse and apply to an in-app Marketplace that lists hundreds of SaaS programs, streamlining approvals and payouts².

Key features

• B2B SaaS specialization and curated listings
• Recurring commissions, lead- and event-based rewards
• Unified dashboard showing clicks, conversions, and earnings
• Consolidated monthly payouts via Stripe or PayPal

Practical tips

Focus on SaaS tools that match your audience. Personalize applications by describing your promotional channels and how you’ll drive qualified sign-ups. Use any co-branded materials and training the merchant provides to create authentic, high-converting content. For merchants, see how to create an affiliate program on PartnerStack and related resources at ShareMySaaS.https://sharemysaas.com/blog/how-to-create-an-affiliate-program

2. impact.com Affiliate Partner Marketplace

impact.com is an enterprise-grade partnership platform with advanced tracking and attribution. It hosts a diverse marketplace that includes many top SaaS brands and is designed for affiliates who need transparency, multi-touch attribution, and rigorous compliance controls³.

Key features

• Broad marketplace with enterprise and startup SaaS brands
• Advanced tracking, multi-touch attribution, and deep analytics
• Global payout options and configurable schedules
• Media verification to ensure high-quality partnership matches

Practical tips

Complete your profile and verify your media properties—advertisers often manually review applicants. Target brands that fit your audience and prepare for a formal application process with clear audience metrics and promotion plans.

3. CJ (Commission Junction)

CJ is a veteran affiliate network with thousands of advertisers across verticals, including a strong roster of software and SaaS companies. Its analytics and publisher tools help affiliates optimize campaigns and deep-link directly to product pages for higher conversions⁴.

Key features

• Large advertiser pool including enterprise software
• Granular analytics and deep-linking tools
• Reliable, bi-monthly payouts via direct deposit or Payoneer

Practical tips

Search within software-related categories and use deep links within contextual content. When applying to programs, provide clear audience and traffic details to increase acceptance chances.

4. ShareASale

ShareASale offers a wide merchant directory that includes many SMB SaaS programs in its Web Services and Business categories. The platform displays transparent program metrics—EPC, cookie length, and commission rates—so affiliates can evaluate and compare offers quickly⁵.

Key features

• Vast merchant directory and useful filters
• Transparent program metrics for quick evaluation
• Consolidated monthly payouts via direct deposit, check, or Payoneer

Practical tips

Use the Merchant Directory filters to find SaaS in Web Services or Business categories and sort by EPC or average sale. Personalize applications to smaller merchants—they often reward affiliates who present a clear promotion plan.

5. Awin (Publisher Marketplace + Advertiser Directory)

Awin is a global network with a very large advertiser catalogue and strict publisher verification (refundable $1 deposit) to reduce fraud. Its international reach makes it a strong option for affiliates targeting global audiences and diverse SaaS categories⁶.

Key features

• Large global advertiser pool including many SaaS brands
• Reliable tracking and comprehensive reporting tools
• Publisher verification to maintain network quality

Practical tips

Use keyword and category filters such as “SaaS” and “software” to finds fits. Carefully review individual advertiser terms for commission rates and cookie windows before applying.

6. Rakuten Advertising (Affiliate Network)

Rakuten Advertising focuses on quality-screened partnerships with strong brand advertisers. It’s a good match for affiliates targeting higher-value, established SaaS products and publishers who value direct brand relationships and education resources from the network⁷.

Key features

• Quality-screened advertiser roster
• Advanced tracking and analytics
• Publisher education and support events

Practical tips

Complete your publisher profile like a resume and communicate clearly with affiliate managers. Building relationships can lead to exclusive deals and higher commissions.

7. Tapfiliate Affiliate Marketplace (beta)

Tapfiliate’s new marketplace connects affiliates to SaaS programs that run on Tapfiliate’s tracking platform. It’s smaller and more curated, which can make it easier to find less-competitive niche offers while benefiting from consistent tracking and reporting across programs⁸.

Key features

• Clean, curated listings of Tapfiliate-managed programs
• Familiar dashboard and tracking across participating merchants
• Free to browse and apply

Practical tips

Getting in early on a beta marketplace can pay off—look for niche SaaS that match your audience and pitch how you’ll drive qualified trials or demos.

Top 7 SaaS Affiliate Programs — Quick Comparison

How to choose and launch your SaaS affiliate strategy

Finding the highest commission is only part of the picture. Prioritize relevance and trust: choose products your audience needs and create content that demonstrates real value. Follow this simple framework:

1. Conduct an audience audit: know the tools your audience already uses and the problems they want to solve.
2. Select 2–3 core programs: focus on products you can promote consistently and authentically.
3. Integrate recommendations into helpful content: tutorials, case studies, and workflows convert better than one-off reviews.
4. Track and optimize: monitor CTRs, conversion rates, and top-referring content; double down on what works.

Remember, trust matters. Recommendations that prioritize the audience’s needs will drive both conversions and long-term loyalty⁹.

Practical next steps

• Run an audience audit and list tools your readers already use.
• Pick two programs from this guide that align with your content and apply with a clear promotion plan.
• Create at least one integration-style piece (tutorial, workflow, or case study) that naturally includes your affiliate link.

If you manage a product and want to embed an in-app affiliate experience, explore how ShareMySaaS integrates program signup and sharing workflows to reduce friction for users.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do recurring commissions work for SaaS affiliates?

Recurring commissions pay you a percentage (or fixed amount) of a customer’s subscription each billing cycle while they remain a paying customer. This can lead to higher lifetime earnings compared with one-time CPA deals, especially for products with strong retention.¹

Q2: Which network is best for B2B SaaS affiliates?

PartnerStack is purpose-built for B2B SaaS and simplifies managing recurring and event-based rewards. impact.com is strong for enterprise-level partnerships when you need advanced attribution and compliance features.²³

Q3: How should I pick the right SaaS programs to promote?

Choose tools that solve clear problems for your audience, prioritize products you’ve used or can demo, and start with 2–3 core programs to avoid spreading your efforts too thin.