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Affise vs UpPromote

Affise logo

Affise

Software

Performance marketing platform for networks

From
$500/month
Rated
-
UpPromote logo

UpPromote

Software

Top-rated Shopify affiliate marketing app

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only UpPromote has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Affise the vendor's pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 10 December 2023 listed three tiers: Entry at $500 per month (40,000 conversions, 15M impressions, 1 tracking domain), Scale at $800 per month (50,000 conversions, 20M impressions), and Custom from $1500 per month with tailored limits, all billed monthly or at a discounted yearly rate; UpPromote shopify-exclusive platform with no support for WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce platforms
  • They diverge on capability: Affise covers Real-time tracking, UpPromote covers Affiliate recruitment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affise and UpPromote actually diverge.

Attributes where Affise and UpPromote differ
AttributeAffiseUpPromote
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Shopify
Founded20172019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Affise

  • Real-time tracking
  • Smart targeting
  • Automation rules
  • Anti-fraud system
  • CPAPI
  • Google Analytics
  • AppsFlyer
  • Adjust

Only in UpPromote

  • Affiliate recruitment
  • Multi-level marketing
  • Custom commission structures
  • Auto-tier commission
  • PayPal mass payment
  • Shopify
  • PayPal
  • Klaviyo

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Affise

  • affiliate marketing management
  • Workflow automation
  • Reporting

UpPromote

  • affiliate marketing management
  • Workflow automation
  • Reporting

Both are used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Affise

  • The vendor's pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 10 December 2023 listed three tiers: Entry at $500 per month (40,000 conversions, 15M impressions, 1 tracking domain), Scale at $800 per month (50,000 conversions, 20M impressions), and Custom from $1500 per month with tailored limits, all billed monthly or at a discounted yearly rate

UpPromote

  • Shopify-exclusive platform with no support for WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce platforms
  • Free plan limited to 200 affiliate orders per month
  • Dual pricing model combines fixed monthly fees with percentage-based performance fees on approved sales
  • Free plan lacks in-app messaging system for direct communication with affiliates

Pricing, plan by plan

Affise

$500/month
  • Professional$500/month
    • Unlimited conversions
    • Anti-fraud
    • API access

UpPromote

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic affiliate management
    • Limited to 200 affiliate orders/month
    • No in-app messaging
  • Growth$24.99/month
    • Unlimited programs
    • Auto-generated coupons
    • Email automation

Which should you pick?

Choose Affise if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You also want smart targeting.

Choose UpPromote if

  • You need affiliate recruitment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Shopify.
  • You also want multi-level marketing.

Questions people ask

Is Affise or UpPromote better?
Neither clearly leads. Affise starts at $500/month and UpPromote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affise or UpPromote?
UpPromote has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Affise and Free for UpPromote.
Does Affise or UpPromote run on more platforms?
Affise runs on Web. UpPromote runs on Web, Shopify.
Can I use UpPromote for free?
Yes. UpPromote has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Affise starts at $500/month.
What is Affise best used for?
Affise is most often used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting.
What can Affise do that UpPromote cannot?
Affise covers Real-time tracking, Smart targeting, Automation rules, Anti-fraud system. UpPromote covers Affiliate recruitment, Multi-level marketing, Custom commission structures, Auto-tier commission. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UpPromote: What does UpPromote cost?

UpPromote offers a free plan, Growth plan at $24.99/month, Professional plan at $74.99/month, and Enterprise plan at $166.66/month. Paid plans also charge a performance fee on approved referral sales (approximately 2% on Growth, 1.5% on Professional, 1% on Enterprise).

Source
UpPromote: Is UpPromote only for Shopify?

Yes. UpPromote is exclusively built for Shopify and does not support WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce platforms, making it limited to Shopify merchants.

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UpPromote: What does the free plan include?

The free plan includes basic affiliate program management, limited to 200 affiliate orders per month, and lacks advanced features like in-app affiliate messaging, approval/denial of individual referral orders, and multi-level commissions.

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UpPromote: What integrations does UpPromote have?

UpPromote integrates with email marketing platforms, page builders, subscription apps, payment processors (PayPal, Store Credit), and offers API/Webhook access for custom integrations.

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