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ShareASale vs Workvivo

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ShareASale

Affiliate Marketing

Leading affiliate network connecting merchants with publishers

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

Workvivo

Employee Engagement

Employee experience platform for connected workplaces

From
$4/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ShareASale platform shutting down at end of 2025 with mandatory migration to Awin; Workvivo the pricing page publishes no price, no minimum and no per-licence rate; the vendor states cost depends on licence count and organisation needs and requires a custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: ShareASale covers Real-time tracking, Workvivo covers Social activity feed.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShareASale and Workvivo actually diverge.

Attributes where ShareASale and Workvivo differ
AttributeShareASaleWorkvivo
Starting price$550/one-time$4/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
CategoryAffiliate MarketingEmployee Engagement
Founded20002017

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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
  • Payment processing
  • Fraud detection
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Magento

Only in Workvivo

  • Social activity feed
  • Employee recognition
  • Internal communications
  • Mobile app
  • Podcasts and video
  • Surveys
  • Analytics
  • Integrations

What people use each for

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

ShareASale

  • affiliate marketing managementnot Workvivo
  • Workflow automationnot Workvivo
  • Reportingnot Workvivo

Workvivo

  • Company-wide internal communications and news for desk and frontline staffnot ShareASale
  • Employee recognition, badges and awards inside a social activity feednot ShareASale
  • Livestreamed all-hands broadcasts with multi-language auto-translationnot 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

Workvivo

  • The pricing page publishes no price, no minimum and no per-licence rate; the vendor states cost depends on licence count and organisation needs and requires a custom quote
  • There is no free trial; the vendor offers only a demo
  • Real-time chat with voice and video is a paid add-on rather than part of the core platform
  • Agentic search across connected systems is sold separately as the HQ Agent add-on tier
  • Employee listening and engagement surveys sit in the separate Seer product, added on or bought standalone
  • Digital signage through Workvivo TV is another paid add-on
  • Plan and add-on changes go through a Workvivo CX Manager rather than self-serve

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

Workvivo

$4/month
  • Business$4/month
    • Social feed
    • Recognition
    • Mobile app
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose ShareASale if

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

Choose Workvivo if

  • You need social activity feed.
  • You also want employee recognition.
Workvivo review

Questions people ask

Is ShareASale or Workvivo better?
Neither clearly leads. ShareASale starts at $550/one-time and Workvivo at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShareASale or Workvivo?
ShareASale starts at $550/one-time and Workvivo at $4/month.
Does ShareASale or Workvivo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Workvivo is typically brought in for.
What can ShareASale do that Workvivo cannot?
ShareASale covers Real-time tracking, Affiliate recruitment, Commission management, Payment processing. Workvivo covers Social activity feed, Employee recognition, Internal communications, Mobile app.

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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Workvivo: How is Workvivo pricing structured?

Workvivo uses custom pricing based on the number of licenses you require and your organization's specific needs. The platform offers the core Workvivo HQ product plus optional add-ons including HQ Agent, Chat, Workvivo TV, and Seer.

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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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Workvivo: Can I upgrade my Workvivo account with additional features later?

Yes, you can speak with your Workvivo CX Manager to request additional features or upgrade your account at any time.

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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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Workvivo: What add-on products are available beyond the core Workvivo HQ platform?

Workvivo offers four add-on modules: HQ Agent for automation, Chat for internal messaging, Workvivo TV for digital displays, and Seer which can be purchased as an add-on or standalone product.

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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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