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AnyTrack vs FirstPromoter

AnyTrack logo

AnyTrack

Affiliate Marketing

Conversion tracking for affiliate marketers

From
Free
Rated
-
FirstPromoter logo

FirstPromoter

Affiliate Marketing

Referral tracking for SaaS and subscription businesses

From
$49/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only AnyTrack has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AnyTrack the free plan covers 5,000 sessions a month, one website, one ad platform and one conversion source; FirstPromoter plans are capped by affiliate-driven revenue, so Starter at $49 a month stops at $5,000 a month and Business at $99 stops at $15,000
  • They diverge on capability: AnyTrack covers Automatic conversion sync, FirstPromoter covers Recurring commission tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AnyTrack and FirstPromoter actually diverge.

Attributes where AnyTrack and FirstPromoter differ
AttributeAnyTrackFirstPromoter
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb (SaaS)
Founded20182017

Identical on both: 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 AnyTrack

  • Automatic conversion sync
  • Cross-platform tracking
  • Real-time data
  • Attribution modeling
  • API access
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook Ads
  • Google Ads

Only in FirstPromoter

  • Recurring commission tracking
  • Multi-tier rewards
  • Coupon attribution
  • Public leaderboards
  • Custom signup pages
  • Stripe
  • Braintree
  • Paddle

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

AnyTrack

  • Attributing conversions back to ad platformsnot FirstPromoter
  • Server-side conversion tracking for affiliate and ecommercenot FirstPromoter
  • Syncing conversion data into Meta, Google and TikToknot FirstPromoter
  • Tracking multiple sites from one account on the higher tiersnot FirstPromoter

FirstPromoter

  • Running an affiliate or referral programme for a SaaS productnot AnyTrack
  • Tracking referral revenue through Stripenot AnyTrack
  • Paying affiliates and issuing invoicesnot AnyTrack
  • Multi-tier commission structures on the higher plansnot AnyTrack

Where each one falls short

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

AnyTrack

  • The free plan covers 5,000 sessions a month, one website, one ad platform and one conversion source
  • Metered on tracked sessions, so a traffic spike raises the bill regardless of conversions
  • The jump from free to Starter is $100 a month
  • Overage runs at $0.40 per 1,000 sessions, falling to $0.20 at volume
  • Website counts are capped by tier, at 3 on Personal and 10 on Advance

FirstPromoter

  • Plans are capped by affiliate-driven revenue, so Starter at $49 a month stops at $5,000 a month and Business at $99 stops at $15,000
  • Starter is limited to 1,000 affiliates, 3 campaigns and 2 websites
  • Multi-tiered commissions, invoicing and Stripe payouts require the Business tier
  • Fraud and refund protection, automated payouts, SSO and custom roles are Enterprise only, from $149 a month
  • There is no free tier, only a 14 day trial

Pricing, plan by plan

AnyTrack

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5,000 sessions
    • Basic integrations
    • Community support

FirstPromoter

$49/month
  • Starter$49/month
    • Up to $5,000/month affiliate revenue
    • 2 campaigns maximum
    • 1,000 affiliates maximum
  • Business$99/month
    • Up to $15,000/month affiliate revenue
    • Unlimited campaigns
    • Unlimited affiliates
  • Enterprise$149/month
    • $30,000+/month affiliate revenue
    • Unlimited campaigns
    • Unlimited affiliates

Which should you pick?

Choose AnyTrack if

  • You need automatic conversion sync.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want cross-platform tracking.

Choose FirstPromoter if

  • You need recurring commission tracking.
  • You work on Web (SaaS).
  • You also want multi-tier rewards.

Questions people ask

Is AnyTrack or FirstPromoter better?
Neither clearly leads. AnyTrack starts at Free and FirstPromoter at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AnyTrack or FirstPromoter?
AnyTrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AnyTrack and $49/month for FirstPromoter.
Does AnyTrack or FirstPromoter run on more platforms?
AnyTrack runs on Web. FirstPromoter runs on Web (SaaS).
Can I use AnyTrack for free?
Yes. AnyTrack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FirstPromoter starts at $49/month.
What is AnyTrack best used for?
AnyTrack is most often used for attributing conversions back to ad platforms, server-side conversion tracking for affiliate and ecommerce, syncing conversion data into meta, google and tiktok, tracking multiple sites from one account on the higher tiers. Of those, attributing conversions back to ad platforms and server-side conversion tracking for affiliate and ecommerce are not what FirstPromoter is typically brought in for.
What can AnyTrack do that FirstPromoter cannot?
AnyTrack covers Automatic conversion sync, Cross-platform tracking, Real-time data, Attribution modeling. FirstPromoter covers Recurring commission tracking, Multi-tier rewards, Coupon attribution, Public leaderboards. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FirstPromoter: Does FirstPromoter offer a free trial?

Yes, FirstPromoter offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, subscription pricing starts at $49/month for the Starter plan.

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FirstPromoter: What are FirstPromoter's pricing tiers based on?

FirstPromoter pricing is based on monthly tracked revenue from your affiliate program. The Starter plan ($49/month) supports up to $5,000/month affiliate revenue with 2 campaigns, the Business plan ($99/month) supports up to $15,000/month, and the Enterprise plan ($149+/month) supports $30,000+/month.

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FirstPromoter: Which billing platforms does FirstPromoter integrate with?

FirstPromoter integrates with Stripe, Chargebee, Paddle, Recurly, and Braintree. The platform ties commissions to subscription billing events like renewals, upgrades, and cancellations.

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FirstPromoter: Does FirstPromoter support multi-level affiliate commissions?

Yes, FirstPromoter supports multi-level commissions tracking up to 3 levels deep, allowing affiliates to earn from their own referrals and referrals they bring in.

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FirstPromoter: Can I customize the affiliate portal branding in FirstPromoter?

Yes, FirstPromoter provides a white-label partner portal that you can customize with your domain and branding. However, FirstPromoter's logo appears on portal pages unless you upgrade to higher tiers.

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