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Awin vs ClickBank

Awin logo

Awin

Software

Global affiliate network with 1M+ publishers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClickBank logo

ClickBank

Software

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awin pricing not published, available by quote only; ClickBank a one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved
  • They diverge on capability: Awin covers Global publisher network, ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awin and ClickBank actually diverge.

Attributes where Awin and ClickBank differ
AttributeAwinClickBank
Pricing modelquotetransaction
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20001998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Awin

  • Global publisher network
  • Cross-device tracking
  • Payment processing
  • Compliance tools
  • Publisher recruitment
  • Shopify
  • Magento
  • WooCommerce

Only in ClickBank

  • Digital product marketplace
  • High commission rates
  • Recurring billing
  • Refund management
  • Affiliate tools
  • ClickFunnels
  • WordPress
  • Teachable

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Awin

  • Affiliate network for content creators and publishersnot ClickBank

ClickBank

  • Selling digital products through an affiliate marketplacenot Awin
  • Recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplementnot Awin
  • Earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital productsnot Awin

Where each one falls short

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

Awin

  • Pricing not published, available by quote only
  • Commission structure and payment thresholds not disclosed

ClickBank

  • A one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved
  • ClickBank retains 7.5% plus $1 on each sale
  • A $5.00 pay period processing fee is charged on every payment issued
  • Refunds cost the seller $0.50 or $1 depending on product price and return date
  • Dormant accounts are charged $1 per pay period after 90 days without earnings, $5 after 180 days and $50 after 365 days
  • Payment is withheld until the account reaches the payment threshold, which defaults to $100

Pricing, plan by plan

Awin

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Awin review.

ClickBank

Free
  • AffiliateFree
    • Free to join
    • Up to 75% commissions
    • Weekly payouts

Which should you pick?

Choose Awin if

  • You need global publisher network.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want cross-device tracking.
Awin review

Choose ClickBank if

  • You need digital product marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want high commission rates.
ClickBank review

Questions people ask

Is Awin or ClickBank better?
Neither clearly leads. Awin starts at Free and ClickBank at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awin or ClickBank?
Awin starts at Free and ClickBank at Free.
Does Awin or ClickBank run on more platforms?
Awin runs on Web, Mobile. ClickBank runs on Web.
Can I use Awin for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Awin best used for?
Awin is most often used for affiliate network for content creators and publishers. Of those, affiliate network for content creators and publishers is not what ClickBank is typically brought in for.
What can Awin do that ClickBank cannot?
Awin covers Global publisher network, Cross-device tracking, Payment processing, Compliance tools. ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. Both handle Web support.
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