Affiliate program software for SaaS on Stripe
TinyAffiliate is Stripe-first affiliate program software for SaaS founders. It helps you launch an affiliate signup page, track links with last-click attribution from Stripe events, and export a clean payout CSV.
Quick verdict
If you want a simple Stripe-first setup and finance-friendly payout ops (manual payouts + a clear CSV), TinyAffiliate is a strong fit. If you need coupon-based tracking or a broader partner platform workflow, you’ll likely prefer a different tool.
What SaaS affiliate program software does (and why Stripe matters)
Stripe is your payments layer. Affiliate software adds attribution — connecting partner clicks to Stripe payment events — and gives you clean reporting for payouts. For SaaS, the tricky part is recurring revenue and keeping payout ops simple as you scale.
What to look for (checklist)
- • Attribution model you can explain (and debug) — e.g., last-click.
- • Subscription revenue attribution for SaaS.
- • Refund/chargeback handling (at least in reporting).
- • Payout operations: clear exports, thresholds, clawbacks.
- • Simple affiliate onboarding (signup page + portal).
- • A workflow that your finance team can audit.
How to launch an affiliate program on Stripe (step-by-step)
- 1) Decide your commission model and payout schedule.
- 2) Connect your payments layer (Stripe).
- 3) Publish an affiliate signup page (“Become an affiliate”).
- 4) Generate tracking links for affiliates (TinyAffiliate focuses on link tracking — not coupons).
- 5) Validate attribution on a small sample of conversions.
- 6) Start recruiting affiliates and partners.
- 7) Export a payout CSV and run payouts.
Typical SaaS affiliate program defaults (examples)
Every SaaS is different, but if you need a simple starting point, these defaults are common in founder-run programs. Treat them as examples to validate with your margins and payback period.
| Setting | Common starting range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 15–30% recurring for 6–12 months | Keep it explainable; adjust for deal size and payback period. |
| Cookie window | 30–90 days | Longer helps affiliates; choose what you can defend operationally. |
| Payout threshold | $50–$100 | Reduces payout fees and ops overhead. |
| Payout schedule | Monthly, net-30 | Gives time for refunds/chargebacks to settle before paying. |
At a glance
| Need | Start here | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Launch a Stripe affiliate program | Stripe affiliate program | A guided connect → signup → track → pay workflow. |
| Track affiliate sales with Stripe | Stripe affiliate tracking | Teams who want simple last-click attribution + clean payout reporting. |
| Compare tools & alternatives | Compare hub | Founders evaluating workflows and switching effort. |
What you get
- • Affiliate signup page (self-serve)
- • Trackable short links
- • Stripe revenue attribution (last click)
- • CSV exports for payouts
What TinyAffiliate is not
- • Not a complex partner platform
- • Not payout automation
- • Not enterprise onboarding
If you need enterprise workflows, you may prefer bigger tools.
Stripe guides (start here)
If you’re running SaaS on Stripe, these pages cover the two core workflows: launching the program and tracking revenue attribution.
Common alternatives
If you’re evaluating other tools, start with these head-to-head pages.
Related tools & templates
Use these free tools to decide commissions, publish terms, and keep your program reversible early on.
Choose TinyAffiliate if…
- • You want to launch affiliates fast without “platform” complexity.
- • You want Stripe-first attribution that’s easy to explain and debug.
- • You prefer manual payouts and a clean payout CSV export.
FAQ
What is affiliate program software for SaaS?
Affiliate program software helps you recruit affiliates, track clicks, attribute revenue, and run payouts. For SaaS, the key is reliable subscription attribution and clean payout reporting.
Can I run an affiliate program on Stripe?
Yes. Stripe handles payments; affiliate software provides attribution and reporting on top of Stripe payment events.
Does TinyAffiliate support recurring subscriptions?
Yes — TinyAffiliate is built for SaaS on Stripe and supports subscription revenue attribution.
Does TinyAffiliate support coupon-based tracking?
No. TinyAffiliate focuses on a simple, Stripe-first link-tracking workflow with last-click attribution.
Do affiliates get their own portal?
Yes. Affiliates can sign up and access their links and performance in a simple portal.
How does attribution work?
TinyAffiliate uses last-click attribution based on affiliate link clicks and Stripe payment events.
How do payouts work?
Payouts are manual by design. Export a payout CSV and pay affiliates using your preferred method.