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FlexOffers vs ClickBank

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FlexOffers

Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate network with 12,000+ advertisers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClickBank logo

ClickBank

Affiliate Marketing

Digital product affiliate marketplace

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClickBank has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; ClickBank a one time activation fee of $49.95 is charged when a seller's first product is approved
  • They diverge on capability: FlexOffers covers Large advertiser network, ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FlexOffers and ClickBank actually diverge.

Attributes where FlexOffers and ClickBank differ
AttributeFlexOffersClickBank
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedtransaction
Free tierNoYes
Founded20081998

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Affiliate Marketing).

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 FlexOffers

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

Only in ClickBank

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

Both cover

  • WordPress
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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

FlexOffers

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the FlexOffers review.

ClickBank

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

Which should you pick?

Choose FlexOffers if

  • You need large advertiser network.
  • You also want deep linking.
FlexOffers 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 FlexOffers or ClickBank better?
Neither clearly leads. FlexOffers starts at On request and ClickBank at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FlexOffers or ClickBank?
ClickBank has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for FlexOffers and Free for ClickBank.
Does FlexOffers or ClickBank 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 FlexOffers best used for?
FlexOffers is most often used for affiliate marketing network connecting advertisers with publishers, performance-based marketing campaigns with commission structure, access to 12,000+ advertiser programs and 75,000+ publisher opportunities. Of those, affiliate marketing network connecting advertisers with publishers and performance-based marketing campaigns with commission structure are not what ClickBank is typically brought in for.
What can FlexOffers do that ClickBank cannot?
FlexOffers covers Large advertiser network, Deep linking, Real-time reporting, API access. ClickBank covers Digital product marketplace, High commission rates, Recurring billing, Refund management. Both handle WordPress, Web support.
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