Distance vs Kit affiliate program
Distance lists 20% recurring for 12 months. Kit lists 50% for 12 months, plus 10-20% recurring after 12 months at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers. 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
| Distance Affiliate Program | Kit Affiliate Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | 20% recurring for 12 months | 50% for 12 months, plus 10-20% recurring after 12 months at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers |
| Model | Recurring | Recurring |
| Partner types | Affiliate | Affiliate |
| Requirements | Not published | Application required; recurring tiers need 10+, 50+ or 100+ paying referrals per year |
| Partner perks | Email templates, Swipe files, Banners | Affiliate promotion hub, Tiered lifetime recurring commission |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Kit if
- the headline percentage matters most: up to 50% against 20%.
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
Distance Affiliate Program
Distance pays affiliates a monthly cut of each referral who stays subscribed for the first year. It is free to apply with no minimum sales, and affiliates get guides, email templates, swipe files and banners.
Kit Affiliate Program
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) pays affiliates half of what a referred creator pays in their first year on its email marketing platform. Affiliates who refer at least 10 paying customers a year reach Bronze, Silver or Gold status and keep earning a recurring cut beyond year one.
FAQ
Which pays more, Distance or Kit?
On the stated percentage, Kit (up to 50% against 20%). Distance lists 20% recurring for 12 months; Kit lists 50% for 12 months, plus 10-20% recurring after 12 months at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers. What you earn also depends on price, cookie length and how many referrals convert.
Can I join both the Distance and Kit 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 Distance or Kit?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.