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ClickBank vs HappyFox

ClickBank logo

ClickBank

Affiliate Marketing

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HappyFox logo

HappyFox

Customer Support

Help desk software for happy customers

From
$29/month
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; HappyFox the Basic plan caps agents at 5, with unlimited agents only above it
  • They diverge on capability: ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, HappyFox covers Ticketing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickBank and HappyFox actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickBank and HappyFox differ
AttributeClickBankHappyFox
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryAffiliate MarketingCustomer Support
Founded19982012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 HappyFox

  • Ticketing
  • Knowledge base
  • Automation
  • SLA management
  • Self-service portal
  • Reporting
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

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

HappyFox

  • Help desk ticketing across email, chat and phonenot ClickBank
  • Managing internal and customer support requests in one queuenot 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

HappyFox

  • The Basic plan caps agents at 5, with unlimited agents only above it
  • Per agent prices are not published on the main pricing page and require opening a separate page per product
  • The 20% saving requires annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

ClickBank

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

HappyFox

$29/month
  • Mighty$29/month
    • Omnichannel ticketing
    • SLA management
    • Basic reporting
  • Fantastic$49/month
    • Everything in Mighty
    • Custom fields
    • Asset management
  • Enterprise$69/month
    • Everything in Fantastic
    • Task management
    • Advanced automation
  • Enterprise Plus$89/month
    • Agent scripting
    • Custom roles
    • Sandbox

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 HappyFox if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want knowledge base.
HappyFox review

Questions people ask

Is ClickBank or HappyFox better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickBank starts at Free and HappyFox at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickBank or HappyFox?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickBank and $29/month for HappyFox.
Does ClickBank or HappyFox run on more platforms?
ClickBank runs on Web. HappyFox runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use ClickBank for free?
Yes. ClickBank has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HappyFox starts at $29/month.
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 HappyFox is typically brought in for.
What can ClickBank do that HappyFox cannot?
ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. HappyFox covers Ticketing, Knowledge base, Automation, SLA management. Both handle Web support.
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