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Amazon Associates

Software

The world's largest affiliate marketing program

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
C

Cohley

Software

Content at the speed of culture

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Amazon Associates has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Associates commission rates are among the lowest in affiliate marketing at 4-20% by category; Cohley cohley's Starter plan starts from $18,000 and its Professional plan ("Most popular") starts from $24,000, both annual influencer/UGC content packages, per the vendor's own pricing page (archived, 2022).
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Associates covers Product linking tools, Cohley covers Photo content.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Associates and Cohley actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Associates and Cohley differ
AttributeAmazon AssociatesCohley
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Browser plugin, Mobile browserWeb, Api
Founded19962016

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 Amazon Associates

  • Product linking tools
  • Native shopping ads
  • SiteStripe toolbar
  • Commission tracking
  • Real-time reporting
  • WordPress
  • Blogger
  • YouTube

Only in Cohley

  • Photo content
  • Video content
  • Product reviews
  • Creator network
  • Rights management
  • Content library
  • Performance analytics
  • A/B testing

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Amazon Associates

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Cohley
  • Workflow automationnot Cohley
  • Reportingnot Cohley

Cohley

  • Product photographynot Amazon Associates
  • Video contentnot Amazon Associates
  • Customer reviewsnot Amazon Associates
  • Social contentnot Amazon Associates
  • Ad creativenot Amazon Associates

Where each one falls short

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

Amazon Associates

  • Commission rates are among the lowest in affiliate marketing at 4-20% by category
  • Requires $100 minimum earnings threshold before payment is issued
  • Cookie duration limited to 24 hours for click tracking, compared to 60-90 days at competitors

Cohley

  • Cohley's Starter plan starts from $18,000 and its Professional plan ("Most popular") starts from $24,000, both annual influencer/UGC content packages, per the vendor's own pricing page (archived, 2022).

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Associates

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Amazon Associates review.

Cohley

On request
  • Starter$undefined/month
    • Photo content
    • Basic creators
    • Content library
  • Growth$undefined/month
    • Photo + video
    • Premium creators
    • Performance tracking
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom content
    • Dedicated team
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Associates if

  • You need product linking tools.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Browser plugin, Mobile browser.
  • You also want native shopping ads.
Amazon Associates review

Choose Cohley if

  • You need photo content.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want video content.
Cohley review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Associates or Cohley better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Associates starts at Free and Cohley at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Associates or Cohley?
Amazon Associates has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amazon Associates and On request for Cohley.
Does Amazon Associates or Cohley run on more platforms?
Amazon Associates runs on Web, Browser plugin, Mobile browser. Cohley runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Amazon Associates for free?
Yes. Amazon Associates has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cohley starts at On request.
What is Amazon Associates best used for?
Amazon Associates is most often used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting. Of those, affiliate marketing management and workflow automation are not what Cohley is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Associates do that Cohley cannot?
Amazon Associates covers Product linking tools, Native shopping ads, SiteStripe toolbar, Commission tracking. Cohley covers Photo content, Video content, Product reviews, Creator network. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amazon Associates: Is it free to join Amazon Associates?

Yes. There are no signup fees, monthly costs, or commissions paid to Amazon. Joining and participation are completely free.

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Amazon Associates: How long does a click cookie last?

Amazon gives you 24 hours to earn a commission once a visitor clicks an affiliate link. You also earn a commission if a person adds a product to their cart within 24 hours and purchases it within 90 days.

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Amazon Associates: What are the commission rates?

Commission rates vary by product category. Amazon Games earns 20%, Luxury Beauty at 10%, Kitchen at 4.5%, and All Other Categories at 4%. Commission rates change frequently.

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Amazon Associates: How often does Amazon pay affiliates?

Amazon Associates provides reports updated hourly for most orders. Earnings can be tracked in real-time through the Associates Central dashboard. Payments are issued monthly if earnings exceed $100.

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Amazon Associates: Can I earn commissions internationally?

Yes. Amazon Associates operates in multiple countries. OneLink allows US Associates to earn commissions internationally by automatically directing customers to their local Amazon store.

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