FirstPromoter vs PartnerStack

A platform suitable for any subscription-based business vs an expensive tool

Trusted by thousands of SaaS businesses

Trusted by thousands of SaaS businesses

Trusted by thousands of SaaS businesses

Why SaaS companies
choose FirstPromoter

Discover the top three reasons why SaaS companies choose FirstPromoter over the competition.

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Flexible plans that grow with you

Flexible plans that grow with you

Simple pricing

Simple pricing

Our flexible plans scale as your needs change, so you always have the right resources at the right time.

Our flexible plans scale as your needs change, so you always have the right resources at the right time.

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Flexible & adaptable dashboard

Flexible & adaptable dashboard

Branded dashboard

Branded dashboard

Make the affiliate dashboard suitable for your business with our advanced customization and branding options.

Make the affiliate dashboard suitable for your business with our advanced customization and branding options.

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Sales Icon

Multiple ways to track sales

Multiple ways to track sales

Coupon-code tracking

Coupon-code tracking

You can track sales by discount coupon codes alone, email or personalized referral links.

You can track sales by discount coupon codes alone, email or personalized referral links.

Pricing that grows with you vs an expensive starting point

FirstPromoter is a better choice than PartnerStack for SaaS companies that want faster setup, full control, and predictable pricing. PartnerStack offers a powerful partner ecosystem and enterprise-level capabilities, but many advanced features come with higher costs, added fees, and longer implementation time.

$30M +

Revenue Tracked

Each Month

2000+

Customers

7000+

Programs Launched

Firstpromoter
PartnerStack
Best for
SaaS companies that want fast setup and scalable affiliate control
Large B2B SaaS enterprises
Core differentiator
Flexible, developer-friendly affiliate software with full control
Enterprise-grade partner platform + marketplace
Billing integrations
Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Braintree, Recurly
Stripe + custom integrations (heavy dev work)
Link tracking capabilities
Advanced tracking with links, postbacks, and attribution control
Advanced tracking across affiliates and partners
Coupon capabilities
Coupon tracking, auto-create Stripe coupons, multiple coupons per affiliate
Coupon and deal tracking supported
Attribution options
Flexible attribution (links, coupons, direct tracking)
Multi-touch and partner attribution models
Commission flexibility
One-time, recurring, multi-tier, multi-level, custom rewards per plan/product
Flexible commissions (rev share, deals, partnerships)
Payouts
PayPal & Wise bulk payouts, auto-managed payouts, EU invoicing
Fully managed payouts (typically includes platform fees and payout fees)
Reporting
Advanced reporting with 18 data points and detailed breakdowns
Enterprise-level reporting (some advanced insights tied to higher-tier plans)
Fraud controls
Advanced fraud detection, approval rules, refund tracking
Platform-level fraud protection and compliance (tiered by plan)
Affiliate dashboard branding
Fully customizable, custom domain, CSS/JS support
Limited customization within PartnerStack ecosystem
Email automation
Built-in email automation + broadcast emails
Built-in partner communication tools
Tax form collection
Built-in W-9 / W-8BEN collection
Built-in tax and compliance handling
Team members & roles
Unlimited team members with custom roles and permissions
Advanced roles & collaboration (often tied to higher-tier plans)
Postbacks & API
Postbacks, API, and webhooks for flexible integrations
API available, but deeper integrations may require developer resources
Starting price
$49 / $99 / $149+ per month
Custom pricing (typically high + platform fees)
Firstpromoter
PartnerStack
Best for
SaaS companies that want fast setup and scalable affiliate control
Large B2B SaaS enterprises
Core differentiator
Flexible, developer-friendly affiliate software with full control
Enterprise-grade partner platform + marketplace
Billing integrations
Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Braintree, Recurly
Stripe + custom integrations (heavy dev work)
Link tracking capabilities
Advanced tracking with links, postbacks, and attribution control
Advanced tracking across affiliates and partners
Coupon capabilities
Coupon tracking, auto-create Stripe coupons, multiple coupons per affiliate
Coupon and deal tracking supported
Attribution options
Flexible attribution (links, coupons, direct tracking)
Multi-touch and partner attribution models
Commission flexibility
One-time, recurring, multi-tier, multi-level, custom rewards per plan/product
Flexible commissions (rev share, deals, partnerships)
Payouts
PayPal & Wise bulk payouts, auto-managed payouts, EU invoicing
Fully managed payouts (typically includes platform fees and payout fees)
Reporting
Advanced reporting with 18 data points and detailed breakdowns
Enterprise-level reporting (some advanced insights tied to higher-tier plans)
Fraud controls
Advanced fraud detection, approval rules, refund tracking
Platform-level fraud protection and compliance (tiered by plan)
Affiliate dashboard branding
Fully customizable, custom domain, CSS/JS support
Limited customization within PartnerStack ecosystem
Email automation
Built-in email automation + broadcast emails
Built-in partner communication tools
Tax form collection
Built-in W-9 / W-8BEN collection
Built-in tax and compliance handling
Team members & roles
Unlimited team members with custom roles and permissions
Advanced roles & collaboration (often tied to higher-tier plans)
Postbacks & API
Postbacks, API, and webhooks for flexible integrations
API available, but deeper integrations may require developer resources
Starting price
$49 / $99 / $149+ per month
Custom pricing (typically high + platform fees)
Firstpromoter
PartnerStack
Best for
SaaS companies that want fast setup and scalable affiliate control
Large B2B SaaS enterprises
Core differentiator
Flexible, developer-friendly affiliate software with full control
Enterprise-grade partner platform + marketplace
Billing integrations
Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Braintree, Recurly
Stripe + custom integrations (heavy dev work)
Link tracking capabilities
Advanced tracking with links, postbacks, and attribution control
Advanced tracking across affiliates and partners
Coupon capabilities
Coupon tracking, auto-create Stripe coupons, multiple coupons per affiliate
Coupon and deal tracking supported
Attribution options
Flexible attribution (links, coupons, direct tracking)
Multi-touch and partner attribution models
Commission flexibility
One-time, recurring, multi-tier, multi-level, custom rewards per plan/product
Flexible commissions (rev share, deals, partnerships)
Payouts
PayPal & Wise bulk payouts, auto-managed payouts, EU invoicing
Fully managed payouts (typically includes platform fees and payout fees)
Reporting
Advanced reporting with 18 data points and detailed breakdowns
Enterprise-level reporting (some advanced insights tied to higher-tier plans)
Fraud controls
Advanced fraud detection, approval rules, refund tracking
Platform-level fraud protection and compliance (tiered by plan)
Affiliate dashboard branding
Fully customizable, custom domain, CSS/JS support
Limited customization within PartnerStack ecosystem
Email automation
Built-in email automation + broadcast emails
Built-in partner communication tools
Tax form collection
Built-in W-9 / W-8BEN collection
Built-in tax and compliance handling
Team members & roles
Unlimited team members with custom roles and permissions
Advanced roles & collaboration (often tied to higher-tier plans)
Postbacks & API
Postbacks, API, and webhooks for flexible integrations
API available, but deeper integrations may require developer resources
Starting price
$49 / $99 / $149+ per month
Custom pricing (typically high + platform fees)

Easy migration

Worried about migration? Leave it to us. We can help you migrate your promoters to FirstPromoter if you are using another platform.

Affiliates don't have to change the links

Reliable migration assistance

Simple and standard migration process

3 simple steps

1

Choose the right plan for you

CSV

2

Share the CSV file with the affiliate & referral details

3

Migration will be completed in 24-48 hours

“We've been using FirstPromoter for over 5 years. It has helped us bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars of additional revenue, while being managed by just a single person.”

— John O'Nolan

Founder & CEO at Ghost.org

Why customers choose us

Your business is in good hands

Our dedicated Customer Success team is there for you when you need it most.

“From the beginning, their customer support has already BLOWN one of their main competitors out of the water!! They've been so helpful the entire way."

— Kayla H.

Affiliate Manager at

“From the beginning, their customer support has already BLOWN one of their main competitors out of the water!! They've been so helpful the entire way."

— Kayla H.

Affiliate Manager at

“From the beginning, their customer support has already BLOWN one of their main competitors out of the water!! They've been so helpful the entire way."

— Kayla H.

Affiliate Manager at

“Every time we thought "it would be great if we could do X", there was a feature to do exactly that. The support is quick, and they go above and beyond to help you solve problems, not just answer questions.”

— Dan Harvey

Co Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at

“Every time we thought "it would be great if we could do X", there was a feature to do exactly that. The support is quick, and they go above and beyond to help you solve problems, not just answer questions.”

— Dan Harvey

Co Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at

“Every time we thought "it would be great if we could do X", there was a feature to do exactly that. The support is quick, and they go above and beyond to help you solve problems, not just answer questions.”

— Dan Harvey

Co Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at

“I love First Promoter! We just migrated from another tool and we should have done it earlier. Support is 10/10”.

— Chris Stanislawek

Marketing Manager at

“I love First Promoter! We just migrated from another tool and we should have done it earlier. Support is 10/10”.

— Chris Stanislawek

Marketing Manager at

“I love First Promoter! We just migrated from another tool and we should have done it earlier. Support is 10/10”.

— Chris Stanislawek

Marketing Manager at

Frequently Asked Questions

These are the questions we heard more often.

Is FirstPromoter only for SaaS businesses?

Can you make payouts directly from the Stripe account?

Can I use my own domain name?

What's the affiliate cookie life?

Will affiliate marketing work for my business?

How long are your contracts?

Are you GDPR compliant?

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Get Started Today

Launch Affiliate, Influencer & Referral Programs in under 15 minutes. Start building a program that delivers results.

14-day free trial. No credit card required.

Get Started Today

Launch Affiliate, Influencer & Referral Programs in under 15 minutes. Start building a program that delivers results.

14-day free trial. No credit card required.

Get Started Today

Launch Affiliate, Influencer & Referral Programs in under 15 minutes. Start building a program that delivers results.

14-day free trial. No credit card required.