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ClickBank vs FlexOffers

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ClickBank

Software

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FlexOffers logo

FlexOffers

Software

Affiliate network with 12,000+ advertisers

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; FlexOffers the Internet Archive's capture of FlexOffers' homepage on 14 January 2022 stated Net 7 payout terms for top-performing publishers, with commission rates negotiated per program across over 12,000 advertisers and no flat price list published.
  • They diverge on capability: ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, FlexOffers covers Large advertiser network.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickBank and FlexOffers actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickBank and FlexOffers differ
AttributeClickBankFlexOffers
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modeltransactionusage-based
Free tierYesNo
Founded19982008

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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
  • Teachable
  • Kajabi

Only in FlexOffers

  • Large advertiser network
  • Deep linking
  • Real-time reporting
  • API access
  • Content feeds
  • Various CMS platforms

Both cover

  • WordPress
  • 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 FlexOffers
  • Recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplementnot FlexOffers
  • Earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital productsnot FlexOffers

FlexOffers

  • Affiliate marketing network connecting advertisers with publishersnot ClickBank
  • Performance-based marketing campaigns with commission structurenot ClickBank
  • Access to 12,000+ advertiser programs and 75,000+ publisher opportunitiesnot 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

FlexOffers

  • The Internet Archive's capture of FlexOffers' homepage on 14 January 2022 stated Net 7 payout terms for top-performing publishers, with commission rates negotiated per program across over 12,000 advertisers and no flat price list published.

Pricing, plan by plan

ClickBank

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

FlexOffers

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the FlexOffers review.

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 FlexOffers if

  • You need large advertiser network.
  • You also want deep linking.
FlexOffers review

Questions people ask

Is ClickBank or FlexOffers better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickBank starts at Free and FlexOffers at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickBank or FlexOffers?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickBank and On request for FlexOffers.
Does ClickBank or FlexOffers run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use ClickBank for free?
Yes. ClickBank has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FlexOffers 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 FlexOffers is typically brought in for.
What can ClickBank do that FlexOffers cannot?
ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. FlexOffers covers Large advertiser network, Deep linking, Real-time reporting, API access. Both handle WordPress, Web support.
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