Close vs Pipedrive affiliate program
Close lists 30% of first-year revenue. Pipedrive lists 20% revenue share for first 12 months (Rising); 30% (Growth, 2-5 sales/month for 6 months); custom (Power, 6+ sales/month). 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
| Close Partner Program | Pipedrive Affiliate Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | 30% of first-year revenue | 20% revenue share for first 12 months (Rising); 30% (Growth, 2-5 sales/month for 6 months); custom (Power, 6+ sales/month) |
| Model | Revenue share | Recurring |
| Partner types | Affiliate, Agency, Integrator / MSP, Referral partner | Affiliate |
| Regions | Not stated | Global |
| Requirements | Not published | A relevant professional website with landing pages or at least one professional social channel; some regional exceptions. |
| Partner perks | Dedicated partner support, Co-marketing and sales enablement | Free to join, Uncapped commissions, PartnerStack dashboard, Co-marketing (higher tiers), 90-day referral cookie |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Close if
- you work as agency, integrator / msp, referral partner: Pipedrive doesn't list that track.
Pick Pipedrive if
- you want recurring income: Pipedrive pays on renewals (20% revenue share for first 12 months (Rising); 30% (Growth, 2-5 sales/month for 6 months); custom (Power, 6+ sales/month)), Close doesn't say it does.
- you lean on partner support: Pipedrive lists free to join, uncapped commissions, partnerstack dashboard.
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
Close Partner Program
Close has one application for agency, affiliate, technology and accelerator partners. Partners earn 30% of first-year subscription revenue, with lifetime earnings available as accounts scale.
Pipedrive Affiliate Program
Affiliates with a professional website or social channel earn a share of a new customer's first 12 months of revenue, rising by tier as monthly sales grow. Managed via PartnerStack, with higher tiers getting extended trials, personal support and co-marketing.
FAQ
Which pays more, Close or Pipedrive?
Close lists 30% of first-year revenue; Pipedrive lists 20% revenue share for first 12 months (Rising); 30% (Growth, 2-5 sales/month for 6 months); custom (Power, 6+ sales/month). The headline terms aren't directly comparable, so model a typical referral for your audience on both.
Can I join both the Close and Pipedrive 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 Close or Pipedrive?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.