Distance Affiliate Program alternatives
Distance lists 20% recurring for 12 months. 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 10 of them pay recurring commission.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: GetResponse, 40% for 12 months, rising to 50% (50+ sales/yr) or 60% (100+ sales/yr).
- Recurring alternative: Reclaim.ai, 40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months.
Distance vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | 20% recurring for 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| Reclaim.ai | 40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| Mighty Networks | 30% recurring for the lifetime of the referral | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| SaneBox | Up to 30% lifetime commission on subscription revenue | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| InboxAlly | 20% recurring for the customer's lifetime | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| Kit | 50% for 12 months, plus 10-20% recurring after 12 months at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers | Recurring | Affiliate | Application required; recurring tiers need 10+, 50+ or 100+ paying referrals per year |
| Sender | 30-40% lifetime recurring, by tier | Recurring | Affiliate | Applications reviewed within 1-2 business days |
| SMTP2GO | 20% recurring on payments for the first 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate, Reseller | Not published |
| EmailOctopus | 30% of revenue for 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| GetResponse | 40% for 12 months, rising to 50% (50+ sales/yr) or 60% (100+ sales/yr) | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| AdCreative.ai | Up to 40% recurring revenue share | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
The 10 alternatives
Reclaim.ai Affiliate Program
Up to 40% commission for 12 months on Reclaim subscriptions. Terms: 40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months. Partners get 10% discount code for your audience, 90-day referral cookie.
Mighty Partner Program
30% lifetime, uncapped commissions on Mighty Networks referrals. Terms: 30% recurring for the lifetime of the referral. Partners get partner network access, ready-made campaigns, vip perks and swag.
SaneBox Affiliate Program
Up to 30% lifetime commission promoting an email-management tool. Terms: Up to 30% lifetime commission on subscription revenue. Partners get $25 credit for each referred customer, free 1-on-1 coaching session for referred trials.
InboxAlly Affiliate Program
20% lifetime recurring commission with a 120-day cookie. Terms: 20% recurring for the customer's lifetime. Partners get 120-day referral cookie.
Kit Affiliate Program
50% of first-year revenue from referred creators, plus lifetime recurring tiers for active affiliates. Terms: 50% for 12 months, plus 10-20% recurring after 12 months at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers. Partners get affiliate promotion hub, tiered lifetime recurring commission.
Sender Affiliate Program
Up to 40% lifetime recurring commission on email marketing referrals. Terms: 30-40% lifetime recurring, by tier. Partners get free banners and email templates, dedicated affiliate manager on upper tiers, discount codes for your audience.
SMTP2GO Affiliate Program
20% recurring commission for 12 months on email delivery referrals. Terms: 20% recurring on payments for the first 12 months. Partners get monthly payouts via paypal or stripe, 90-day referral cookie.
EmailOctopus Affiliate Program
30% recurring commission for a full year on EmailOctopus referrals. Terms: 30% of revenue for 12 months. Partners get free affiliate account, 31-day referral cookie.
GetResponse Affiliate Program
40-60% recurring commission for 12 months on the email marketing platform. Terms: 40% for 12 months, rising to 50% (50+ sales/yr) or 60% (100+ sales/yr). Partners get partnerstack enablement materials, quarterly roadmap webinars (silver+), 1:1 with head of affiliate (gold).
AdCreative.ai Affiliate Program
Earn up to 40% recurring revenue share. Terms: Up to 40% recurring revenue share.
Head to head
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Distance Affiliate Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Reclaim.ai (40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months); Mighty Networks (30% recurring for the lifetime of the referral); SaneBox (Up to 30% lifetime commission on subscription revenue); InboxAlly (20% recurring for the customer's lifetime); Kit (50% for 12 months, plus 10-20% recurring after 12 months at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers). Each is open to affiliates like Distance's program.
Which Distance alternatives also pay recurring commission?
Reclaim.ai: 40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months; Mighty Networks: 30% recurring for the lifetime of the referral; SaneBox: Up to 30% lifetime commission on subscription revenue; InboxAlly: 20% recurring for the customer's lifetime; Kit: 50% for 12 months, plus 10-20% recurring after 12 months at Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers; Sender: 30-40% lifetime recurring, by tier; SMTP2GO: 20% recurring on payments for the first 12 months; EmailOctopus: 30% of revenue for 12 months; GetResponse: 40% for 12 months, rising to 50% (50+ sales/yr) or 60% (100+ sales/yr); AdCreative.ai: Up to 40% recurring revenue share.
Distance or Reclaim.ai: which partner program is better?
Distance lists 20% recurring for 12 months (recurring); Reclaim.ai lists 40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months (recurring). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Distance 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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