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ClickBank vs Offer18

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ClickBank

Software

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Offer18 logo

Offer18

Software

Affiliate tracking for networks and advertisers

From
$49/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; Offer18 there is no free plan, only a 14 day trial
  • They diverge on capability: ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, Offer18 covers Real-time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickBank and Offer18 actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickBank and Offer18 differ
AttributeClickBankOffer18
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded19982018

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
  • WordPress
  • Teachable

Only in Offer18

  • Real-time tracking
  • Fraud detection
  • Smart links
  • Offer management
  • Publisher portal
  • Postback URLs
  • API integrations

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 Offer18
  • Recruiting affiliates to promote an info product or supplementnot Offer18
  • Earning commission as an affiliate on third party digital productsnot Offer18

Offer18

  • Click and conversion tracking for affiliate networksnot ClickBank
  • Payout and ROI reporting across partnersnot ClickBank
  • Mobile attribution for app installs and in-app eventsnot ClickBank
  • Click fraud detectionnot ClickBank
  • White-label tracking for agencies running partner programmesnot 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

Offer18

  • There is no free plan, only a 14 day trial
  • Tier prices are not shown on the pricing page itself

Pricing, plan by plan

ClickBank

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

Offer18

$49/month
  • Basic$49/month
    • 50K clicks
    • Basic features
    • Email support

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 Offer18 if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You also want fraud detection.
Offer18 review

Questions people ask

Is ClickBank or Offer18 better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickBank starts at Free and Offer18 at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClickBank or Offer18?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClickBank and $49/month for Offer18.
Does ClickBank or Offer18 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. Offer18 starts at $49/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 Offer18 is typically brought in for.
What can ClickBank do that Offer18 cannot?
ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. Offer18 covers Real-time tracking, Fraud detection, Smart links, Offer management. Both handle Web support.
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