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Reveal vs ShareASale

ShareASale
Software
Leading affiliate network connecting merchants with publishers
- From
- $550/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Reveal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Reveal covers Account mapping, ShareASale covers Real-time tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Reveal and ShareASale actually diverge.
| Attribute | Reveal | ShareASale |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $550/one-time |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2019 | 2000 |
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 Reveal
- Account mapping
- Partner matching
- Secure data sharing
- Opportunity identification
- Pipeline analytics
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Slack
Only in ShareASale
- Real-time tracking
- Affiliate recruitment
- Commission management
- Payment processing
- Fraud detection
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- Magento
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Reveal
- affiliate marketing management
- Workflow automation
- Reporting
ShareASale
- affiliate marketing management
- Workflow automation
- Reporting
Both are used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Reveal
Nothing recorded yet. See the Reveal review.
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
Reveal
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited connections
- Account mapping
- Basic features
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 Reveal if
- You need account mapping.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want partner matching.
Choose ShareASale if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You also want affiliate recruitment.
Questions people ask
- Is Reveal or ShareASale better?
- Neither clearly leads. Reveal starts at Free and ShareASale at $550/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Reveal or ShareASale?
- Reveal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Reveal and $550/one-time for ShareASale.
- Does Reveal or ShareASale run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Reveal for free?
- Yes. Reveal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShareASale starts at $550/one-time.
- What is Reveal best used for?
- Reveal is most often used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting.
- What can Reveal do that ShareASale cannot?
- Reveal covers Account mapping, Partner matching, Secure data sharing, Opportunity identification. ShareASale covers Real-time tracking, Affiliate recruitment, Commission management, Payment processing. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceShareASale: 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.
SourceShareASale: 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.
SourceShareASale: 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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