Surfer vs Writesonic affiliate program
Surfer lists 75-125% of first monthly payment or 15-25% of annual subscription, by tier. Writesonic lists 20% recurring for 12 months. 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
| Surfer Affiliate Program | Writesonic Affiliate Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Terms | 75-125% of first monthly payment or 15-25% of annual subscription, by tier | 20% recurring for 12 months |
| Model | One-time | Recurring |
| Partner types | Affiliate | Affiliate |
| Requirements | Relevant public audience; no coupon/cashback sites or branded paid ads | Not published |
| Partner perks | Automated monthly payouts, 90-day referral cookie | Monthly payouts, Live affiliate dashboard, 60-day referral cookie |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Surfer if
- the headline percentage matters most: up to 125% against 20%.
Pick Writesonic if
- you want recurring income: Writesonic pays on renewals (20% recurring for 12 months), Surfer doesn't say it does.
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
Surfer Affiliate Program
Surfer pays affiliates a large one-off commission on a referral's first payment, scaling with tier from Starter to Silver to Gold. It targets educators, creators, newsletters, agencies and community builders; coupon and cashback sites are excluded.
Writesonic Affiliate Program
Writesonic pays affiliates a fifth of every payment a referred customer makes for up to a year, settled monthly through FirstPromoter. It targets creators, newsletter writers, SEO consultants and solo marketers.
FAQ
Which pays more, Surfer or Writesonic?
On the stated percentage, Surfer (up to 125% against 20%). Surfer lists 75-125% of first monthly payment or 15-25% of annual subscription, by tier; Writesonic lists 20% recurring for 12 months. What you earn also depends on price, cookie length and how many referrals convert.
Can I join both the Surfer and Writesonic 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 Surfer or Writesonic?
No. Both programs are listed from their own public partner pages, and either brand can claim or correct its listing.