Affiliate NetworksCJ Affiliate
- Commission
- Varies by advertiser program; CJ provides the publisher network and advertisers set their own…
- Attribution
- Varies by advertiser program
- Model
- Affiliate Network
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First-party source checked · September 7, 2026Open the current program pages side by side.
Use the comparison to narrow the choice, then confirm the current qualifying event, attribution and promotion rules on each program before publishing a recommendation.
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Where the two offers actually diverge.
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CJ Affiliate
Varies by advertiser program; CJ provides the publisher network and advertisers set their own commission events and rates
Rakuten Advertising
Varies by advertiser engagement and program
CJ Affiliate
Varies by advertiser program
Rakuten Advertising
Varies by advertiser engagement and program
CJ Affiliate
Publisher signup is free; individual advertiser programs may require separate approval
Rakuten Advertising
Publisher network application plus advertiser-specific program requirements
Joining CJ does not automatically approve a publisher for every advertiser
Each advertiser can impose its own program terms
Side-by-side research table.
“Not published” means the reviewed first-party source did not expose that field clearly enough to state it as fact.
| Factor | CJ Affiliate | Rakuten Advertising |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Affiliate Networks | Affiliate Networks |
| Commercial model | Affiliate Network | Affiliate Network |
| Commission | Varies by advertiser program; CJ provides the publisher network and advertisers set their own commission events and rates | Varies by advertiser engagement and program |
| Attribution | Varies by advertiser program | Varies by advertiser engagement and program |
| Approval | Publisher signup is free; individual advertiser programs may require separate approval | Publisher network application plus advertiser-specific program requirements |
| Source reviewed | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-07 |
| Best fit | Publishers researching affiliate networks, merchant discovery and programs hosted on CJ. | Publishers comparing major affiliate networks and researching merchants that operate through Rakuten Advertising. |
Strengths and checks
Reasons to consider it
- Current official publisher signup is active
- CJ support explicitly says publisher signup is free
- Large advertiser network spans sales, leads and other performance events
Verify first
- Joining CJ does not automatically approve a publisher for every advertiser
- Commission and tracking terms vary by advertiser
- Network membership should not be presented as one affiliate offer with one cookie or rate
Strengths and checks
Reasons to consider it
- Current publisher network page is active
- Publisher agreement and network policies were updated July 2026
- Brand discovery, tracking and commissioning infrastructure are provided in one publisher dashboard
Verify first
- Each advertiser can impose its own program terms
- Do not invent a single commission or cookie for the network
- Publisher compliance obligations include disclosure and advertiser-specific rules
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