SE Ranking vs Semrush affiliate program
SE Ranking lists 30% commission on payments from referred users. Semrush lists $10 per trial activation; $100–$300 per sale (up to $450 with loyalty tiers); $200–$1,500 quarterly content bonus. 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
| SE Ranking Affiliate Program | Semrush Affiliate Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | 30% commission on payments from referred users | $10 per trial activation; $100–$300 per sale (up to $450 with loyalty tiers); $200–$1,500 quarterly content bonus |
| Model | Recurring | One-time |
| Partner types | Affiliate | Affiliate |
| Requirements | An SE Ranking account; $50 minimum payout | At least 1,000 unique monthly visitors (sites) or 1,000+ organic followers (social); no coupon/cashback, unfinished, adult or gambling sites. Decision within 4 days. |
| Partner perks | Real-time statistics, Marketing materials in the affiliate area, Twice-monthly PayPal payouts, No earnings cap, 120-day referral cookie | Dedicated affiliate managers, Creatives and marketing materials, Early product access, Bonuses and contests, 120-day referral cookie |
Which one should you pick?
Pick SE Ranking if
- you want recurring income: SE Ranking pays on renewals (30% commission on payments from referred users), Semrush doesn't say it does.
Pick Semrush if
- you'd rather be paid upfront: Semrush pays fixed amounts ($10 per trial activation; $100–$300 per sale (up to $450 with loyalty tiers); $200–$1,500 quarterly content bonus) instead of waiting on renewals.
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
SE Ranking Affiliate Program
SE Ranking's affiliate program runs from inside a regular SE Ranking account and stays available even after a subscription lapses. Referred users are credited to the affiliate permanently once they sign up, and commissions are paid twice a month via PayPal.
Semrush Affiliate Program
Semrush pays affiliates a fixed amount per trial activation and per paid sale, with loyalty tiers lifting the per-sale payout and quarterly content bonuses on top. It is aimed at content creators and social publishers with an established audience. Run through Impact.
FAQ
Which pays more, SE Ranking or Semrush?
SE Ranking lists 30% commission on payments from referred users; Semrush lists $10 per trial activation; $100–$300 per sale (up to $450 with loyalty tiers); $200–$1,500 quarterly content bonus. The headline terms aren't directly comparable, so model a typical referral for your audience on both.
Can I join both the SE Ranking and Semrush 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 SE Ranking or Semrush?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.