Amazon Associates alternatives
Amazon lists Up to 10% on qualifying purchases (varies by category). If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 10 e-commerce programs accept the same kinds of partners, and 3 of them pay recurring commission.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: Spocket, Up to 50% commission, uncapped.
- Recurring alternative: Keap, Up to 30% recurring for certified partners.
Amazon vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Up to 10% on qualifying purchases (varies by category) | One-time | Affiliate | Qualifying website or mobile app. |
| Etsy | Commission on approved sales (rate not published on page) | Revenue share | Affiliate | Bloggers, media and editorial sites (Affiliates) or social creators (Creator Collective); cashback and voucher sites are not eligible |
| Keap | Up to 30% recurring for certified partners | Recurring | Agency, Affiliate, Referral partner | Not published |
| OnlySocial | 15% on all sales and renewals, lifetime attribution | Recurring | Affiliate, Referral partner | Not published |
| Flipkart | Category-based: 8% fashion & lifestyle, 5% books & general merchandise, 3% home/furniture/electronics, 2% grocery | Revenue share | Affiliate | Not published |
| Later | 30% or higher commission per sale | One-time | Affiliate | Application reviewed by Later's team |
| Earlybird | Up to 15% on sales | One-time | Affiliate | $50 minimum payout |
| Zendrop | $25 per signup | Flat fee / bounty | Affiliate | Not published |
| Spocket | Up to 50% commission, uncapped | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| Alidrop | Tiered 25%-35% based on sales volume | Revenue share | Affiliate | Not published |
One more program doesn't publish terms or requirements, so it's left out of the table: eBay.
The 10 alternatives
Etsy Affiliates & Creator Collective
Earn commission sharing one-of-a-kind finds from Etsy's marketplace. Terms: Commission on approved sales (rate not published on page). Partners get exclusive content and trend reports, ability to build an etsy storefront, giveaways.
Keap Partner Programs
Certified, influencer, referral and affiliate partner tracks. Terms: Up to 30% recurring for certified partners.
OnlySocial Affiliate Program
15% commission on all sales and renewals. Terms: 15% on all sales and renewals, lifetime attribution. Partners get dedicated affiliate support team.
Flipkart Affiliate Program
Earn up to 8% on fashion and set rates on other Flipkart categories. Terms: Category-based: 8% fashion & lifestyle, 5% books & general merchandise, 3% home/furniture/electronics, 2% grocery. Partners get banners, widgets and apis, real-time link and conversion reports.
eBay Partner Network
Earn commission sending shoppers to eBay's 2.5 billion listings. Partners get 2.5 billion listings, about 80% new items, ad-building, traffic and performance-reporting tools, granular reporting data.
Later Affiliate Program
Earn 30% or more commission on every Later sale you refer. Terms: 30% or higher commission per sale. Partners get no cap on earnings, free to join.
Earlybird Affiliate Program
Up to 15% on new and existing customer sales. Terms: Up to 15% on sales. Partners get dashboard tracking of links, clicks and sign-ups, performance incentives, 30-day referral cookie.
Zendrop Affiliate Program
$25 for every signup through your link. Terms: $25 per signup. Partners get partner portal with real-time data, affiliate resources.
Spocket Affiliate Program
Up to 50% commission for referring dropshipping merchants. Terms: Up to 50% commission, uncapped. Partners get real-time referral dashboard, affiliate guide download.
AliDrop Affiliate Program
Tiered commissions for dropshipping tool referrals. Terms: Tiered 25%-35% based on sales volume. Partners get dedicated affiliate manager, tutorials and support.
Head to head
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Amazon Associates?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Etsy (Commission on approved sales (rate not published on page)); Keap (Up to 30% recurring for certified partners); OnlySocial (15% on all sales and renewals, lifetime attribution); Flipkart (Category-based: 8% fashion & lifestyle, 5% books & general merchandise, 3% home/furniture/electronics, 2% grocery); eBay (Not published). Each is open to affiliates like Amazon's program.
Is there a Amazon alternative with recurring commission?
Yes. Keap lists Up to 30% recurring for certified partners, so you keep earning while referred customers keep paying.
Amazon or Etsy: which partner program is better?
Amazon lists Up to 10% on qualifying purchases (varies by category) (one-time); Etsy lists Commission on approved sales (rate not published on page) (revenue share). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Amazon alternatives chosen?
We match listings in the same industry that accept the same partner types, then prefer the same commission model. Terms come from each brand's public partner page; confirm them before you promote.
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