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Leapsome vs ShareASale

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Leapsome

Employee Engagement

People enablement platform for performance and engagement

From
$8/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
ShareASale logo

ShareASale

Affiliate Marketing

Leading affiliate network connecting merchants with publishers

From
$550/one-time
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Leapsome the minimum contract term is one year; ShareASale platform shutting down at end of 2025 with mandatory migration to Awin
  • They diverge on capability: Leapsome covers Performance reviews, ShareASale covers Real-time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leapsome and ShareASale actually diverge.

Attributes where Leapsome and ShareASale differ
AttributeLeapsomeShareASale
Starting price$8/month$550/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
CategoryEmployee EngagementAffiliate Marketing
Founded20162000

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Leapsome

  • Performance reviews
  • OKRs & goal tracking
  • Engagement surveys
  • 1-on-1 meetings
  • Continuous feedback
  • Learning management
  • Compensation management
  • People analytics

Only in ShareASale

  • Real-time tracking
  • Affiliate recruitment
  • Commission management
  • Payment processing
  • Fraud detection
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento

What people use each for

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

Leapsome

  • HR managementnot ShareASale
  • Employee engagementnot ShareASale
  • Talent managementnot ShareASale

ShareASale

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Leapsome
  • Workflow automationnot Leapsome
  • Reportingnot Leapsome

Where each one falls short

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

Leapsome

  • The minimum contract term is one year
  • Modules are bought individually, so a full platform means combining several purchases
  • Compensation benchmarks and learning content are paid add ons on top of the modules
  • Dedicated customer success support is tied to annual contracts of 6,000 EUR or more
  • Actual pricing is quoted rather than listed, and depends on headcount and contract length

ShareASale

  • Platform shutting down at end of 2025 with mandatory migration to Awin
  • High merchant entry cost at $550 sign-up fee plus $35 monthly
  • $50 minimum payout for publishers creates cash flow delay
  • Consolidation into Awin creates uncertainty for existing workflows and features

Pricing, plan by plan

Leapsome

$8/month
  • Perform$8/month
    • Performance reviews
    • Goals & OKRs
    • Continuous feedback
  • Engage$6/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • eNPS
  • Develop$5/month
    • Learning paths
    • Onboarding
    • Skills development

ShareASale

$550/one-time
  • Merchant Setup$550/one-time
    • One-time network sign-up fee
  • Merchant Monthly$35/month
    • Platform access
    • Affiliate management

Which should you pick?

Choose Leapsome if

  • You need performance reviews.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want okrs & goal tracking.
Leapsome review

Choose ShareASale if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You also want affiliate recruitment.
ShareASale review

Questions people ask

Is Leapsome or ShareASale better?
Neither clearly leads. Leapsome starts at $8/month and ShareASale at $550/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Leapsome or ShareASale?
Leapsome starts at $8/month and ShareASale at $550/one-time.
Does Leapsome or ShareASale run on more platforms?
Leapsome runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. ShareASale runs on Web.
What is Leapsome best used for?
Leapsome is most often used for hr management, employee engagement, talent management. Of those, hr management and employee engagement are not what ShareASale is typically brought in for.
What can Leapsome do that ShareASale cannot?
Leapsome covers Performance reviews, OKRs & goal tracking, Engagement surveys, 1-on-1 meetings. ShareASale covers Real-time tracking, Affiliate recruitment, Commission management, Payment processing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Leapsome: How much does Leapsome cost?

Leapsome pricing starts at €199 per month per user with modular design allowing individual or combined module purchases. Volume discounts are available for larger organizations.

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ShareASale: What is ShareASale's current status?

ShareASale is closing at the end of 2025. The platform was acquired by Awin in 2017, and all users are transitioning to Awin as the parent company consolidates services.

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Leapsome: What is the minimum contract term?

Leapsome requires a minimum 1-year contract term. No setup fees or hidden costs are charged.

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ShareASale: What are the pricing fees for merchants on ShareASale?

Merchants pay a one-time network sign-up fee of $550 plus a recurring $35 monthly platform fee. Merchants must also maintain a minimum deposit in their account to cover affiliate commissions.

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Leapsome: Does Leapsome offer special pricing?

Yes, Leapsome offers special pricing options for startups and NGOs. Full Customer Success services are included for contracts of €6,000/year or more, while email support and resources are available to all customers.

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ShareASale: How much do publishers earn on ShareASale?

Publishers join ShareASale for free. Minimum payout is $50, with monthly payments made on the 20th via ACH direct deposit, check, or Payoneer.

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ShareASale: How large is the ShareASale network?

ShareASale has over 25,000 merchants, 270,000 active publishers, and generated $200 million in sales in 2022, making it one of the fastest-growing affiliate platforms in North America.

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