A simpler FirstPromoter alternative for SaaS on Stripe

Why founders pick TinyAffiliate over FirstPromoter (Stripe SaaS)

• • Stripe-first + simple: connect via Stripe Connect OAuth and start tracking fast.
• • Manual payouts by design: stay in control (no payout automation dependencies).
• • Clear last-click attribution: easy to explain to affiliates and debug.
• • Minimal moving parts: less complexity, faster time-to-launch.

Choose TinyAffiliate if…

• • You want the simplest Stripe-first setup (connect via Stripe Connect OAuthand start tracking fast).
• • You prefer manual payouts so you stay in control of the payout workflow.
• • You want clear, easy-to-debug last-click attribution.
• • You want fewer knobs and settings — less complexity, faster launch.

Choose FirstPromoter if…

• • You want a broader program setup (e.g. multiple program types and more workflows).
• • You prefer more built-in automation and operational features as you scale.
• • You’re optimizing for a more feature-rich platform rather than the simplest Stripe-first setup.

Takeaway: TinyAffiliate is built to be the simplest way to run affiliate tracking for a SaaS on Stripe. FirstPromoter is often a better fit when you want a broader platform and more operational workflows.

Switching from FirstPromoter

1. 1) Connect Stripe via Stripe Connect OAuth
2. 2) Publish your affiliate signup page (“Become an affiliate”)
3. 3) Create affiliates and generate links
4. 4) Update partner onboarding with the new tracking links
5. 5) Validate attribution on a small sample of conversions
6. 6) Export payout CSV and run payouts

More alternatives

Comparing affiliate software for Stripe SaaS? These pages cover the most common options founders evaluate.

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