Nexcess Partner Program alternatives
Nexcess 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 4 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: Kinsta, Up to $500 one-time bonus plus 10% lifetime monthly recurring commission.
Nexcess vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexcess | Not published | — | Reseller, Referral partner | Not published |
| 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 |
| Kinsta | Up to $500 one-time bonus plus 10% lifetime monthly recurring commission | Recurring | Affiliate, Referral partner | Finished website with a domain and affiliate disclosure; coupon sites, bare social profiles and adult content rejected. Kinsta customers auto-approved. Review within 3 business days. |
| Rebolt | Recurring commissions | Recurring | Referral partner | Not published |
| Calilio | 30% recurring while referral is active | Recurring | Affiliate, Reseller, Agency | Not published |
| SmartSuite | Referral commission on qualified closed-won deals; reseller margin | Revenue share | Reseller, Agency, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| BambooHR | Revenue share on referrals; broker rewards for qualified leads and closed deals (amounts not stated) | Revenue share | Referral partner, Integrator / MSP, Agent / broker | Not published |
| KrispCall Communications | 30% lifetime recurring commission | Recurring | Affiliate, Referral partner | Apply and be approved; decision by email |
2 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: Zoho, MongoDB.
The 10 alternatives
DigitalOcean Partner Pod
Margin-earning partner program for MSPs, agencies and ISVs building on DigitalOcean cloud. Terms: Up to a 25% margin. Partners get go-to-market activities, partner directory listing, technical resources.
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.
Kinsta Hosting Affiliate Program
Lifetime monthly commissions plus a signup bonus for referring managed WordPress hosting customers. Terms: Up to $500 one-time bonus plus 10% lifetime monthly recurring commission. Partners get affiliate dashboard and banners, dedicated manager (experienced tier+), co-branded landing page (pro tier+).
Rebolt Partner Program
Recurring commissions for referring home service pros to Rebolt. Terms: Recurring commissions. Partners get co-marketing support, transparent reporting.
MongoDB Partner Program
Technology, services and DBaaS partnerships. Partners get joint go-to-market, resources and expertise access.
Calilio Partnership Program
Affiliate, solutions and channel partner tracks for cloud telephony. Terms: 30% recurring while referral is active. Partners get premium partner support, 90-day referral cookie.
SmartSuite Partner Programs
Resell, implement, integrate, refer or manage SmartSuite. Terms: Referral commission on qualified closed-won deals; reseller margin. Partners get partner portal, deal registration, training, certifications and co-marketing.
BambooHR Partner Program
Broker, referral and marketplace programs for advisors and HR software makers. Terms: Revenue share on referrals; broker rewards for qualified leads and closed deals (amounts not stated). Partners get dedicated broker/partner support, marketplace listing and co-marketing for integrations.
KrispCall Affiliate Program
30% lifetime recurring commission on KrispCall cloud phone referrals. Terms: 30% lifetime recurring commission. Partners get monthly payouts, referral links, creatives and templates.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Nexcess Partner Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are DigitalOcean (Up to a 25% margin); Plesk (Partner discounts up to 45%); Zoho (Not published); Kinsta (Up to $500 one-time bonus plus 10% lifetime monthly recurring commission); Rebolt (Recurring commissions). Each is open to reseller, referral partners like Nexcess's program.
Is there a Nexcess alternative with recurring commission?
Yes. Kinsta lists Up to $500 one-time bonus plus 10% lifetime monthly recurring commission, so you keep earning while referred customers keep paying.
Nexcess or DigitalOcean: which partner program is better?
Nexcess lists Not published; DigitalOcean lists Up to a 25% margin (revenue share). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Nexcess 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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