Bitdefender vs Surfshark affiliate program
Bitdefender lists 20% revenue share on new customers; 50% on business products; custom deals up to 100%+. Surfshark lists 40% revenue share on new sales; custom/CPA deals by volume. Both are software & saas programs open to affiliates; here is how they differ.
Facts from each brand's partner page · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with either
Side by side
| Bitdefender Affiliate Program | Surfshark Affiliate Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | 20% revenue share on new customers; 50% on business products; custom deals up to 100%+ | 40% revenue share on new sales; custom/CPA deals by volume |
| Model | Revenue share | Revenue share |
| Partner types | Affiliate | Affiliate |
| Regions | Global | Not stated |
| Requirements | Not published | $100 minimum payout |
| Partner perks | Custom commission deals, Localized promotions | Custom payouts for volume, Availability on Impact, CJ, Awin and others, 30-day referral cookie |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Bitdefender if
- the headline percentage matters most: up to 100% against 40%.
Either way, the program that earns more is the one whose product your readers already want. A higher rate on something they won't buy pays nothing.
About each program
Bitdefender Affiliate Program
Bitdefender's affiliate program, run on impact.com, pays a base revenue share on new consumer customers and a higher rate on business security products. Custom campaigns can reach or exceed 100% revenue share, and international traffic is accepted.
Surfshark Affiliate Program
Surfshark pays affiliates a revenue share on new sales of its VPN and privacy products, with custom payouts or CPA deals for high-volume partners. The program is also available through networks such as Impact, CJ and Awin.
FAQ
Which pays more, Bitdefender or Surfshark?
On the stated percentage, Bitdefender (up to 100% against 40%). Bitdefender lists 20% revenue share on new customers; 50% on business products; custom deals up to 100%+; Surfshark lists 40% revenue share on new sales; custom/CPA deals by volume. What you earn also depends on price, cookie length and how many referrals convert.
Can I join both the Bitdefender and Surfshark programs?
Usually, yes. Most affiliate terms don't require exclusivity, but check each program's terms for rules on competing brands, brand-keyword bidding and coupon sites before you promote both.
Is PartnersWatch affiliated with Bitdefender or Surfshark?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.