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Amazon Associates vs Post Affiliate Pro

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Amazon Associates

Affiliate Marketing

The world's largest affiliate marketing program

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Post Affiliate Pro logo

Post Affiliate Pro

Affiliate Marketing

Full-featured affiliate tracking software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Associates commission rates are among the lowest in affiliate marketing at 4-20% by category; Post Affiliate Pro tracking volume capped per tier: Starter at 10,000 requests/month, Pro at 1 million requests/month
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Associates covers Product linking tools, Post Affiliate Pro covers Multiple tracking methods.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Associates and Post Affiliate Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Associates and Post Affiliate Pro differ
AttributeAmazon AssociatesPost Affiliate Pro
PlatformsWeb, Browser plugin, Mobile browserWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19962004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Affiliate Marketing).

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
  • Blogger
  • YouTube
  • Mobile support

Only in Post Affiliate Pro

  • Multiple tracking methods
  • Multi-tier commissions
  • Affiliate banners
  • Split commissions
  • Fraud protection
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • WooCommerce

Both cover

  • WordPress
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Amazon Associates

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Post Affiliate Pro
  • Workflow automationnot Post Affiliate Pro
  • Reportingnot Post Affiliate Pro

Post Affiliate Pro

  • Affiliate program management and trackingnot Amazon Associates
  • Multi-tier commission structuresnot Amazon Associates
  • Performance analytics and reportingnot 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

Post Affiliate Pro

  • Tracking volume capped per tier: Starter at 10,000 requests/month, Pro at 1 million requests/month
  • Multiple admin accounts restricted to Ultimate and Network tiers only
  • Single merchant account on Starter, Pro, and Ultimate tiers; multiple merchants only on Network tier
  • Single campaign limit on Starter tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Associates

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Amazon Associates review.

Post Affiliate Pro

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Post Affiliate Pro review.

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 Post Affiliate Pro if

  • You need multiple tracking methods.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-tier commissions.
Post Affiliate Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Associates or Post Affiliate Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Associates starts at Free and Post Affiliate Pro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Associates or Post Affiliate Pro?
Amazon Associates starts at Free and Post Affiliate Pro at Free.
Does Amazon Associates or Post Affiliate Pro run on more platforms?
Amazon Associates runs on Web, Browser plugin, Mobile browser. Post Affiliate Pro runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Amazon Associates for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Post Affiliate Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Associates do that Post Affiliate Pro cannot?
Amazon Associates covers Product linking tools, Native shopping ads, SiteStripe toolbar, Commission tracking. Post Affiliate Pro covers Multiple tracking methods, Multi-tier commissions, Affiliate banners, Split commissions. Both handle WordPress, 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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