Commerce role
Separate full storefront platforms, lightweight creator commerce and fulfillment/POD services.
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This snapshot is calculated from the programs currently included in this category. It describes the research set; it does not rank vendors.
5recurring models
0lead / trial models
360+ day windows
13source checked
Recurring economics are common enough in this category that duration and renewal eligibility deserve their own comparison, not just the headline percentage.
Multiple programs publish attribution windows of 60 days or longer, which can matter when the buying cycle includes research across several sessions.
Know what changes the decision.
Ecommerce affiliate programs span store platforms, creator commerce and print-on-demand ecosystems. Start with what the merchant is selling and who owns the storefront/checkout relationship, then compare the qualifying referral event.
Merchant maturity
A first-time seller, growing brand and established merchant usually need different operations, integrations and migration depth.
Fees and ecosystem
Subscription, transaction, payment, app and fulfillment costs can shape the customer decision more than a single feature.
Partner event
Check whether commission is earned on a merchant subscription, order, service purchase or another qualifying action.
Choose the workflow firstFull online store Creator / digital commerce Print-on-demand commerce
Prioritize storefront, payments, apps, operations and merchant growth path.
Prioritize fast setup, product delivery, subscriptions and audience ownership.
Prioritize catalog, fulfillment geography, production/shipping workflow and how the store layer connects to the supplier.
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Active
Amazon Associates
- Commission
- Category-specific standard commission rates plus eligible special-program fees under the current Associates Commission Income…
- Attribution
- 24-hour shopping session for most physical-product purchases; session can…
- Best fit
- Product-review, shopping, hobby, home, technology and broad consumer publishers with purchase-intent content.
Closed / discontinued
BigCommerce
- Commission
- No current standard affiliate commission — program discontinued May 17, 2025
- Attribution
- Not applicable to new affiliate referrals
- Best fit
- Publishers checking whether the former BigCommerce affiliate offer still exists, and agencies or developers who may instead qualify for current…
Active
eBay Partner Network
- Commission
- Typically 1%–6% of qualifying sale price depending on category and eBay site under the…
- Attribution
- 24 hours for standard qualifying purchases; special auction/offer rules…
- Best fit
- Shopping, collectibles, automotive, electronics, fashion, deal and marketplace publishers.
Active
Ecwid
- Commission
- 20% of qualifying subscription payments billed and collected during the affiliate partnership tenure
- Attribution
- Verify current WebPartner tracking terms
- Best fit
- Ecommerce, small-business and website publishers recommending hosted store functionality.
Active
Etsy Affiliate Program
- Commission
- Commission on qualifying Etsy sales; exact rate is shown in the applicable Rakuten affiliate…
- Attribution
- 30 days for affiliates; 7 days for creators; 7…
- Best fit
- Craft, gift, wedding, fashion, home, design and creator publishers recommending Etsy products.
Active
Gelato
- Commission
- 12% of eligible sales revenue generated by the referral for the first year
- Attribution
- 90 days
- Best fit
- Print-on-demand tutorials, ecommerce education, creator-business content and design audiences launching custom products.
Active
Printful
- Commission
- 10% of eligible product revenue for 12 months per referred customer; plus $25 for…
- Attribution
- 30 days
- Best fit
- Print-on-demand tutorials, ecommerce educators, design creators and audiences launching merch or custom-product stores.
Active
Printify
- Commission
- 5% on eligible referral sales for 12 consecutive months
- Attribution
- 90 days
- Best fit
- Print-on-demand, ecommerce, merch, creator-business and side-business education audiences.
Active
Sellfy
- Commission
- 25% lifetime commission on qualifying paid subscriptions, with current published volume tiers rising to…
- Attribution
- 90 days in Sellfy’s published affiliate terms; recheck because…
- Best fit
- Creator-commerce, digital-product and ecommerce publishers.
Active
Shopify
- Commission
- Location-dependent payout on eligible full-price Basic, Grow and Advanced plan referrals; current public page…
- Attribution
- 30-day click attribution; referral can remain eligible to convert…
- Best fit
- Ecommerce educators, business publishers, agencies, creators and entrepreneurial audiences teaching people how to start or grow stores.
Active
Spreadshirt
- Commission
- 15% commission on the first qualifying sale under the published partner page
- Attribution
- Verify the current regional Webgains program terms
- Best fit
- Custom apparel, print-product, creator-business and design audiences where personalized merchandise is relevant.
Active
Temu Affiliate Program
- Commission
- Market-dependent order commission with current public pages advertising rates up to 30%, plus eligible…
- Attribution
- Current public affiliate pages advertise a 30-day extended cookie…
- Best fit
- Deal, coupon, shopping, community, forum and social publishers with audiences likely to include new Temu users.
Active
Zazzle
- Commission
- 15% of net referral sales through cross-promotion links; creators can earn 35%–50% on eligible…
- Attribution
- Up to 45 days, with a rolling 14-day priority…
- Best fit
- Design, stationery, custom-gift, print-product and creator audiences that naturally browse or sell through Zazzle.
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Current commercial terms
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ProgramCommissionAttributionApprovalReviewed
Amazon AssociatesCategory-specific standard commission rates plus eligible special-program fees under the current Associates Commission Income Statement24-hour shopping session for most physical-product purchases; session can end…Application and ongoing participation are subject to Amazon Associates eligibility and…September 9, 2026BigCommerceNo current standard affiliate commission — program discontinued May 17, 2025Not applicable to new affiliate referralsStandard affiliate program closedSeptember 7, 2026eBay Partner NetworkTypically 1%–6% of qualifying sale price depending on category and eBay site under the current global…24 hours for standard qualifying purchases; special auction/offer rules can…Create an EPN account and comply with the current Network Agreement…September 9, 2026Ecwid20% of qualifying subscription payments billed and collected during the affiliate partnership tenureVerify current WebPartner tracking termsWebPartner registration and agreement acceptanceSeptember 8, 2026Etsy Affiliate ProgramCommission on qualifying Etsy sales; exact rate is shown in the applicable Rakuten affiliate account/terms30 days for affiliates; 7 days for creators; 7 days…Apply to the Etsy Affiliates Program; Creator Collective has separate eligibility…September 9, 2026Gelato12% of eligible sales revenue generated by the referral for the first year90 daysFree application; partner suitability reviewSeptember 7, 2026Printful10% of eligible product revenue for 12 months per referred customer; plus $25 for an eligible…30 daysApplication review; Printful says 2–5 business daysSeptember 7, 2026Printify5% on eligible referral sales for 12 consecutive months90 daysFree application; current page says review is normally within two working…September 7, 2026Sellfy25% lifetime commission on qualifying paid subscriptions, with current published volume tiers rising to 30%, 35%…90 days in Sellfy’s published affiliate terms; recheck because the…Affiliate signup; current landing page welcomes bloggers, creators and marketersSeptember 8, 2026ShopifyLocation-dependent payout on eligible full-price Basic, Grow and Advanced plan referrals; current public page advertises up…30-day click attribution; referral can remain eligible to convert from…Free application; Shopify says quality and relevance are reviewed and not…September 8, 2026Spreadshirt15% commission on the first qualifying sale under the published partner pageVerify the current regional Webgains program termsRegional partner-network applicationSeptember 7, 2026Temu Affiliate ProgramMarket-dependent order commission with current public pages advertising rates up to 30%, plus eligible referral/download/bonus rewardsCurrent public affiliate pages advertise a 30-day extended cookie window;…Free signup; affiliates provide the channels they plan to use and…September 9, 2026Zazzle15% of net referral sales through cross-promotion links; creators can earn 35%–50% on eligible sales of…Up to 45 days, with a rolling 14-day priority windowOpen to Zazzle members through the Ambassador CenterSeptember 7, 2026Questions worth answering before you apply.
Is the program referring a merchant, a shopper or a creator?
Those are different funnels. The qualifying action and content intent should match the type of user being referred.
Who owns the storefront and checkout?
A hosted commerce platform, marketplace and fulfillment supplier play different roles. Keep those roles distinct before comparing economics.
Will transaction or fulfillment costs change the customer’s decision?
For growing sellers, ongoing percentage fees, apps, payment processing or shipping economics can outweigh the entry subscription price.
Open the closest head-to-head matchups.
Before publishing a recommendation
Check the terms that can change the economics.
- Technical setup and migration burden
- Renewal pricing and customer plan fit
- Support, ecosystem and platform lock-in
- Affiliate attribution, reversals and product-specific payout rules