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ClickBank vs Cohley

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ClickBank

Software

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
C

Cohley

Software

Content at the speed of culture

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClickBank has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClickBank a one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved; 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: ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, Cohley covers Photo content.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickBank and Cohley actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickBank and Cohley differ
AttributeClickBankCohley
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
Founded19982016

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 ClickBank

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

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.

ClickBank

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

Cohley

  • Product photographynot ClickBank
  • Video contentnot ClickBank
  • Customer reviewsnot ClickBank
  • Social contentnot ClickBank
  • Ad creativenot ClickBank

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

ClickBank

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

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 ClickBank if

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

Choose Cohley if

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

Questions people ask

Is ClickBank or Cohley better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickBank 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, ClickBank or Cohley?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickBank and On request for Cohley.
Does ClickBank or Cohley run on more platforms?
ClickBank runs on Web. Cohley runs on Web, Api.
Can I use ClickBank for free?
Yes. ClickBank has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cohley starts at On request.
What is ClickBank best used for?
ClickBank is most often used for selling digital products through an affiliate marketplace, recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplement, earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital products. Of those, selling digital products through an affiliate marketplace and recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplement are not what Cohley is typically brought in for.
What can ClickBank do that Cohley cannot?
ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. Cohley covers Photo content, Video content, Product reviews, Creator network. Both handle Web support.
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