Motive Partner Program alternatives
Motive lists Not published. 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 2 of them pay recurring commission.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: Wistia, 20% of first-year revenue for agencies.
- Recurring alternative: Kisi, Recurring percentage of software revenue for the customer's lifetime.
Motive vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motive | Not published | — | Referral partner, Franchisee, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| Grasshopper | Commissions for referrals and affiliates (rates not stated) | — | Referral partner, Reseller, Affiliate | Apply to become a partner |
| Kisi | Recurring percentage of software revenue for the customer's lifetime | Recurring | Reseller, Integrator / MSP | Resellers and installers delivering access control or security systems |
| Wistia | 20% of first-year revenue for agencies | Revenue share | Affiliate, Agency, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| Deputy | Revenue share per referral across tiers (rates not stated) | Revenue share | Referral partner, Integrator / MSP, Agent / broker | Not published |
| SocialBee | 20% recurring on plans, 10% on ConciergeBee services | Recurring | Affiliate, Reseller, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| Ecwid | Not published | — | Integrator / MSP | Application to the App Market program |
| DataSnipper | Revenue share (rate not stated) | Revenue share | Referral partner, Integrator / MSP | Certification as a DataSnipper partner |
| Zoom | Not published | — | Reseller, Referral partner, Integrator / MSP | Application for technology partner program |
2 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: PDWare, Smartsheet.
The 10 alternatives
Grasshopper Partner Program
Referral, reseller, affiliate and franchise partner options. Terms: Commissions for referrals and affiliates (rates not stated). Partners get co-branded phone system for resellers, franchise pricing and onboarding.
Kisi Channel Partner Program
Recurring commissions for access control resellers and installers. Terms: Recurring percentage of software revenue for the customer's lifetime.
Wistia Partner Program
20% first-year commission for agencies and affiliate options. Terms: 20% of first-year revenue for agencies.
PDWare Partner Program
Resell, refer or integrate PDWare resource-management software. Partners get co-branded campaigns, joint go-to-market.
Deputy Partner Program
Referral, integration and strategic partnership tracks for workforce management. Terms: Revenue share per referral across tiers (rates not stated). Partners get training, api documentation, co-marketing.
Smartsheet Partner Program
Solution, channel, strategic and technology tracks for firms building on Smartsheet's work-management platform. Partners get listing in the smartsheet partner directory, certification through the smartsheet aligned program, partner portal access.
SocialBee Partner Programs
20% recurring affiliate commission plus reseller and tech programs. Terms: 20% recurring on plans, 10% on ConciergeBee services. Partners get free socialbee plan for partners, audience discounts, official partner badges.
Ecwid App Market Partner Program
Build and sell apps to Ecwid merchants. Partners get app market listing, api and webhook access, launch support.
DataSnipper Partner Program
Certified partner network for audit and finance firms. Terms: Revenue share (rate not stated). Partners get co-marketing, early product access.
Zoom Partner Programs
Technology, reseller, referral and integration partner programs. Partners get works with zoom logo, joint demand generation, interoperability testing.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Motive Partner Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Grasshopper (Commissions for referrals and affiliates (rates not stated)); Kisi (Recurring percentage of software revenue for the customer's lifetime); Wistia (20% of first-year revenue for agencies); PDWare (Not published); Deputy (Revenue share per referral across tiers (rates not stated)). Each is open to referral partner, franchisees like Motive's program.
Is there a Motive alternative with recurring commission?
Yes. Kisi lists Recurring percentage of software revenue for the customer's lifetime, so you keep earning while referred customers keep paying.
Motive or Grasshopper: which partner program is better?
Motive lists Not published; Grasshopper lists Commissions for referrals and affiliates (rates not stated). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Motive 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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