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ShareASale vs Takumi

ShareASale logo

ShareASale

Affiliate Marketing

Leading affiliate network connecting merchants with publishers

From
$550/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Takumi logo

Takumi

Influencer Marketing

Performance-based influencer marketing platform

From
$599/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ShareASale platform shutting down at end of 2025 with mandatory migration to Awin; Takumi no pricing published on website; contact sales required for quotes
  • They diverge on capability: ShareASale covers Real-time tracking, Takumi covers Creator matching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShareASale and Takumi actually diverge.

Attributes where ShareASale and Takumi differ
AttributeShareASaleTakumi
Starting price$550/one-time$599/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
CategoryAffiliate MarketingInfluencer Marketing
Founded20002016

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 ShareASale

  • Real-time tracking
  • Affiliate recruitment
  • Commission management
  • Fraud detection
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento
  • BigCommerce

Only in Takumi

  • Creator matching
  • Campaign automation
  • Performance analytics
  • ROI optimization
  • Content creation
  • Real-time reporting
  • Instagram
  • TikTok

Both cover

  • Payment processing
  • Shopify
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ShareASale

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Takumi
  • Workflow automationnot Takumi
  • Reportingnot Takumi

Takumi

  • Performance campaignsnot ShareASale
  • ROI optimizationnot ShareASale
  • Campaign automationnot ShareASale

Where each one falls short

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

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

Takumi

  • No pricing published on website; contact sales required for quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

ShareASale

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

Takumi

$599/month
  • Growth$599/month
    • Creator matching
    • Campaign management
    • Performance tracking
  • Scale$1299/month
    • Advanced matching
    • Campaign automation
    • ROI optimization

Which should you pick?

Choose ShareASale if

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

Choose Takumi if

  • You need creator matching.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want campaign automation.
Takumi review

Questions people ask

Is ShareASale or Takumi better?
Neither clearly leads. ShareASale starts at $550/one-time and Takumi at $599/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShareASale or Takumi?
ShareASale starts at $550/one-time and Takumi at $599/month.
Does ShareASale or Takumi run on more platforms?
ShareASale runs on Web. Takumi runs on Web, Api.
What is ShareASale best used for?
ShareASale is most often used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting. Of those, affiliate marketing management and workflow automation are not what Takumi is typically brought in for.
What can ShareASale do that Takumi cannot?
ShareASale covers Real-time tracking, Affiliate recruitment, Commission management, Fraud detection. Takumi covers Creator matching, Campaign automation, Performance analytics, ROI optimization. Both handle Payment processing, Shopify, 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.

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Takumi: How much does Takumi cost?

Takumi does not publish pricing on its website. The platform describes itself as fully managed and directs interested parties to submit brand inquiries or book a demo to discuss pricing.

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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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Takumi: Does Takumi charge creators or brands?

Takumi emphasizes guaranteed payment and no fees taken from creator rewards, but full pricing model details require contacting the company directly.

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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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