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RedTrack vs Tapfiliate

RedTrack logo

RedTrack

Affiliate Marketing

Ad tracking and conversion attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Tapfiliate logo

Tapfiliate

Influencer Marketing

Cloud-based affiliate tracking software

From
$74/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only RedTrack has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: RedTrack the Builder plan at $69 per month includes 1 seat and 2M events, with ad spend sync only every 6 hours; Tapfiliate setup and configuration requires technical knowledge for API integrations
  • They diverge on capability: RedTrack covers Cookieless tracking, Tapfiliate covers Affiliate tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RedTrack and Tapfiliate actually diverge.

Attributes where RedTrack and Tapfiliate differ
AttributeRedTrackTapfiliate
Starting priceFree$74/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud
CategoryAffiliate MarketingInfluencer Marketing
Founded20152014

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 RedTrack

  • Cookieless tracking
  • Multi-touch attribution
  • Auto-optimization
  • Fraud detection
  • Team collaboration
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook
  • TikTok

Only in Tapfiliate

  • Affiliate tracking
  • Multi-level marketing
  • Recurring commissions
  • Custom branding
  • Real-time reporting
  • Stripe
  • WooCommerce
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Shopify
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

RedTrack

  • Tracking paid media and affiliate conversions across ad networksnot Tapfiliate
  • Server side conversion tracking for ecommerce storesnot Tapfiliate
  • Automating rules to pause or scale ad campaignsnot Tapfiliate

Tapfiliate

  • affiliate marketing managementnot RedTrack
  • Workflow automationnot RedTrack
  • Reportingnot RedTrack

Where each one falls short

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

RedTrack

  • The Builder plan at $69 per month includes 1 seat and 2M events, with ad spend sync only every 6 hours
  • Events above the plan allowance are billed as overage, at $0.04 per 1,000 on Builder and Solo
  • Data retention is 12 months on Builder and Solo and reaches 36 months only on the $833 per month Enterprise plan
  • Read and write Ads Manager access is Enterprise only at base tier
  • Scale Rules are a paid add on unless on Enterprise
  • Setup assistance requires the Team plan or Agency plan
  • The free ecommerce Relay plan covers 1 store, 1 user and basic conversion API only
  • The Brand ecommerce plan is capped at 3 stores

Tapfiliate

  • Setup and configuration requires technical knowledge for API integrations
  • Limited to affiliate marketing use case; not a general marketing automation platform
  • Acquired by Admitad in 2021, which may impact future feature development roadmap

Pricing, plan by plan

RedTrack

Free
  • Relay (Free Forever)Free
    • Server-side Conversion API for Meta, TikTok, Snapchat
    • 1 store, 1 user
    • No dashboard or attribution included
  • Builder$69/month
    • 2M tracking events per month
    • 1 user, 5 ad accounts per platform
    • 5 custom domains with SSL
  • Solo$141/month
    • 5M tracking events per month
    • 1 user, 5 ad accounts per platform
    • 10 custom domains with SSL
  • Team$333/month
    • 20M tracking events per month
    • 5 users, unlimited ad accounts per platform
    • 50 custom domains with SSL

Tapfiliate

$74/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Tapfiliate review.

Which should you pick?

Choose RedTrack if

  • You need cookieless tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want multi-touch attribution.

Choose Tapfiliate if

  • You need affiliate tracking.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want multi-level marketing.

Questions people ask

Is RedTrack or Tapfiliate better?
Neither clearly leads. RedTrack starts at Free and Tapfiliate at $74/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RedTrack or Tapfiliate?
RedTrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for RedTrack and $74/month for Tapfiliate.
Does RedTrack or Tapfiliate run on more platforms?
RedTrack runs on Web. Tapfiliate runs on Web, Cloud.
Can I use RedTrack for free?
Yes. RedTrack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tapfiliate starts at $74/month.
What is RedTrack best used for?
RedTrack is most often used for tracking paid media and affiliate conversions across ad networks, server side conversion tracking for ecommerce stores, automating rules to pause or scale ad campaigns. Of those, tracking paid media and affiliate conversions across ad networks and server side conversion tracking for ecommerce stores are not what Tapfiliate is typically brought in for.
What can RedTrack do that Tapfiliate cannot?
RedTrack covers Cookieless tracking, Multi-touch attribution, Auto-optimization, Fraud detection. Tapfiliate covers Affiliate tracking, Multi-level marketing, Recurring commissions, Custom branding. Both handle Shopify, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RedTrack: Does RedTrack have a free plan?

Yes. RedTrack Relay is free forever and includes server-side Conversion API for Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat. It supports 1 store and 1 user, but does not include dashboard or attribution features.

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Tapfiliate: Does Tapfiliate charge transaction or success fees?

No. Tapfiliate has no success or transaction fees. Pricing is based on the subscription plan selected.

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RedTrack: What is RedTrack's most popular plan?

The Team plan at $333 per month is marked as Most Popular. It includes 20M tracking events per month, 5 users, unlimited ad accounts, 30-minute ad spend sync, 3 AI dashboards, 24-month data retention, and live chat support.

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Tapfiliate: What integration options does Tapfiliate support?

Tapfiliate supports over 30 plug-and-play integrations and offers REST API, S2S postback, JS pixel tracking, and coupon tracking options.

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RedTrack: How much does RedTrack cost for small affiliate campaigns?

RedTrack Builder starts at $69 per month with 2M tracking events, 1 user, 5 ad accounts per platform, and 6-hour ad spend sync. Solo is $141 per month with 5M events and faster 60-minute sync.

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Tapfiliate: What commission structures does Tapfiliate support?

Tapfiliate supports fixed commissions, percentage-based commissions, recurring commissions for SaaS, lifetime commissions, group commissions, item and category-based commissions, and multi-level marketing structures.

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RedTrack: Does RedTrack offer a free trial?

Yes. A 14-day free trial is available for all RedTrack paid plans.

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Tapfiliate: How many languages and currencies does Tapfiliate support?

Tapfiliate supports six languages and multiple currencies, making it easy to run international affiliate programs from a single platform.

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