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Awin vs Reachdesk

Awin logo

Awin

Affiliate Marketing

Global affiliate network with 1M+ publishers

From
£99/month
Rated
-
Reachdesk logo

Reachdesk

Affiliate Marketing

B2B gifting and direct mail platform

From
$20000/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awin all Access tier has 3-month minimum contract with 14-day cancellation notice; Reachdesk plans start at $20,000 per year, and the Core tier caps at roughly 50 gifts per month with only 5 users and 1 warehouse
  • They diverge on capability: Awin covers Global publisher network, Reachdesk covers Global fulfillment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awin and Reachdesk actually diverge.

Attributes where Awin and Reachdesk differ
AttributeAwinReachdesk
Starting price£99/month$20000/year
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20002018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Awin

  • Global publisher network
  • Cross-device tracking
  • Payment processing
  • Compliance tools
  • Publisher recruitment
  • Shopify
  • Magento
  • WooCommerce

Only in Reachdesk

  • Global fulfillment
  • Gift marketplace
  • Handwritten notes
  • eGifts
  • Campaign analytics
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Outreach

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Awin

  • Affiliate marketingnot Reachdesk
  • Performance-based advertisingnot Reachdesk
  • Commission managementnot Reachdesk

Reachdesk

  • B2B corporate gifting and direct mail campaigns for sales and marketing teamsnot Awin

Where each one falls short

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

Awin

  • All Access tier has 3-month minimum contract with 14-day cancellation notice
  • Advanced plan requires custom negotiation; no fixed pricing published
  • Transaction fees apply on all tiers: 3.5% (Access), 2.5% (Accelerate), custom (Advanced)
  • Advanced tier excludes partner payment management and branded private networks

Reachdesk

  • Plans start at $20,000 per year, and the Core tier caps at roughly 50 gifts per month with only 5 users and 1 warehouse
  • Swag sourcing carries a $2,500 minimum order

Pricing, plan by plan

Awin

£99/month
  • Access$99/month
    • 3.5% transaction fee
    • Minimum 3-month term with 14-day cancellation notice
    • First month free
  • Accelerate$199/month
    • 2.5% transaction fee
    • No minimum contract
    • Unlimited commission groups
  • Advanced$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Unlimited commission groups
    • Custom tracking rules

Reachdesk

$20000/year
  • Core Plan$undefined/mo
    • Approximately 50 gifts per month
    • 5 users, 1 team
    • 1 warehouse access
  • Plus Plan$undefined/mo
    • Approximately 100 gifts per month
    • Up to 10 users, 2 teams
    • 2 warehouses access
  • Premium Plan$undefined/mo
    • 100+ gifts per month
    • 15 users, multiple teams
    • 3+ warehouses access

Which should you pick?

Choose Awin if

  • You need global publisher network.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want cross-device tracking.

Choose Reachdesk if

  • You need global fulfillment.
  • You also want gift marketplace.

Questions people ask

Is Awin or Reachdesk better?
Neither clearly leads. Awin starts at £99/month and Reachdesk at $20000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awin or Reachdesk?
Awin starts at £99/month and Reachdesk at $20000/year.
Does Awin or Reachdesk run on more platforms?
Awin runs on Web, Mobile. Reachdesk runs on Web.
What is Awin best used for?
Awin is most often used for affiliate marketing, performance-based advertising, commission management. Of those, affiliate marketing and performance-based advertising are not what Reachdesk is typically brought in for.
What can Awin do that Reachdesk cannot?
Awin covers Global publisher network, Cross-device tracking, Payment processing, Compliance tools. Reachdesk covers Global fulfillment, Gift marketplace, Handwritten notes, eGifts. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Awin: How much does Awin cost?

Awin pricing starts at £99+VAT per month for Access tier plus 3.5% transaction fee. Accelerate tier is £199+VAT per month plus 2.5% transaction fee. Advanced tier has custom pricing determined by negotiation.

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Reachdesk: How much does Reachdesk cost?

Reachdesk operates on annual subscription with Core Plan starting at $20,000/year. Plus and Premium plans require custom quotes based on team size and requirements.

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Awin: What are Awin's transaction fees?

Awin charges transaction fees on all plans. Access tier charges 3.5% per transaction, Accelerate charges 2.5% per transaction, and Advanced tier has custom transaction fee rates.

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Reachdesk: Is there a free version of Reachdesk?

No. Reachdesk does not offer a free tier or trial. Pricing starts at $20,000/year for the Core Plan.

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Awin: What is the minimum contract term for Awin?

Access tier requires a minimum 3-month commitment with 14-day cancellation notice. Accelerate and Advanced tiers have no stated minimum contract term.

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Reachdesk: What is included in Reachdesk's Core Plan?

Core Plan at $20,000/year includes approximately 50 gifts per month, 5 users, 1 team, 1 warehouse access, and access to 1 region eGift marketplace.

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Awin: What commission group limits does each Awin tier have?

Access tier allows up to three commission groups with limited rule options. Accelerate tier allows unlimited commission groups. Advanced tier allows unlimited commission groups plus custom tracking rules.

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