DigitalOcean Partner Pod alternatives
DigitalOcean lists Up to a 25% margin. If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 10 software & saas programs accept the same kinds of partners, and 1 of them pay recurring commission.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: Plesk, Partner discounts up to 45%.
- Recurring alternative: Zendesk, Recurring resale revenue with partner discounts; rewards for referrals (amounts not listed).
DigitalOcean vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | Up to a 25% margin | Revenue share | Reseller, Integrator / MSP, Agency | Not published |
| Plesk | Partner discounts up to 45% | Revenue share | Reseller, Agency | Not published |
| WooCommerce | Up to 30% on first paid purchase, 10% on returning customers | One-time | Affiliate, Agency | Account verified by the team before approval |
| GitLab | Not published | — | Reseller, Distributor, Integrator / MSP | Professional Services Partners must earn services certifications and demonstrate GitLab project delivery. |
| Gravity | 20% per sale, up to 30% | One-time | Affiliate, Agency | Open to all; application reviewed |
| Miro | Affiliates earn $10-$83 per signup | Flat fee / bounty | Reseller, Agency, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| Zendesk | Recurring resale revenue with partner discounts; rewards for referrals (amounts not listed) | Revenue share | Reseller, Referral partner, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
4 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: Nexcess, Zoho, MongoDB, Envoy.
The 10 alternatives
Nexcess Partner Program
Co-sell managed hosting with Nexcess and earn commissions.
Plesk Partner Program
Partner discounts and support for hosting resellers. Terms: Partner discounts up to 45%. Partners get priority multilingual support, dedicated account management, partner central license management.
Zoho Partner Program
Consulting, reseller, distributor, SI, affiliate and marketplace tracks across Zoho's business apps.
WooCommerce Affiliate Program (Automattic)
Up to 30% commission across Woo and Automattic products. Terms: Up to 30% on first paid purchase, 10% on returning customers. Partners get single dashboard for analytics and payments, multi-currency payments, covers multiple automattic products.
GitLab Partner Program
Resale, services, cloud and technology alliance tracks for the GitLab DevSecOps platform. Partners get integrations and partner support.
Gravity Forms Affiliate Program
Earn 20% to 30% commission on Gravity Forms licenses. Terms: 20% per sale, up to 30%.
MongoDB Partner Program
Technology, services and DBaaS partnerships. Partners get joint go-to-market, resources and expertise access.
Miro Partner Program
Solution, technology and affiliate partner tracks, with affiliates earning $10-$83 per signup. Terms: Affiliates earn $10-$83 per signup. Partners get partner directory listing, free to apply.
Zendesk Partner Program
Resell, refer, implement or build apps on Zendesk's customer service platform. Terms: Recurring resale revenue with partner discounts; rewards for referrals (amounts not listed). Partners get partner discounts and margin incentives, sales and marketing support, training.
Envoy Partner Program
Reseller, affiliate and technology partner tracks for workplace software. Partners get marketing and sales benefits, app marketplace access.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the DigitalOcean Partner Pod?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Nexcess (Not published); Plesk (Partner discounts up to 45%); Zoho (Not published); WooCommerce (Up to 30% on first paid purchase, 10% on returning customers); GitLab (Not published). Each is open to reseller, integrator / msps like DigitalOcean's program.
Is there a DigitalOcean alternative with recurring commission?
Yes. Zendesk lists Recurring resale revenue with partner discounts; rewards for referrals (amounts not listed), so you keep earning while referred customers keep paying.
DigitalOcean or Nexcess: which partner program is better?
DigitalOcean lists Up to a 25% margin (revenue share); Nexcess lists Not published. The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these DigitalOcean alternatives chosen?
We match listings in the same industry that accept the same partner types, then prefer the same commission model. Terms come from each brand's public partner page; confirm them before you promote.
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