Proton Partners Program alternatives
Proton lists 30-40% on most new subscriptions (100% on 1-month Proton VPN), plus 30% on renewals. 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: Bitdefender, 20% revenue share on new customers; 50% on business products; custom deals up to 100%+.
- Recurring alternative: EmailOctopus, 30% of revenue for 12 months.
- Lowest bar to join: EasyDMARC, requirements: Open to anyone with an online presence; email security knowledge preferred.
Proton vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton | 30-40% on most new subscriptions (100% on 1-month Proton VPN), plus 30% on renewals | Recurring | Affiliate, Reseller, Distributor | $100 minimum before bank-transfer payout |
| Surfshark | 40% revenue share on new sales; custom/CPA deals by volume | Revenue share | Affiliate | $100 minimum payout |
| EasyDMARC | 15% revenue share for 12 months | Revenue share | Affiliate, Referral partner | Open to anyone with an online presence; email security knowledge preferred |
| Bitdefender | 20% revenue share on new customers; 50% on business products; custom deals up to 100%+ | Revenue share | Affiliate | Not published |
| EmailOctopus | 30% of revenue for 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| Reclaim.ai | 40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
5 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: Tenable, Passpack, Keeper Security, 1Password, Auth0.
The 10 alternatives
Surfshark Affiliate Program
40% revenue share on new VPN sales, available on major affiliate networks. Terms: 40% revenue share on new sales; custom/CPA deals by volume. Partners get custom payouts for volume, availability on impact, cj, awin and others, 30-day referral cookie.
EasyDMARC Referral Program
15% revenue share for 12 months, up to $2,000 per customer. Terms: 15% revenue share for 12 months.
Bitdefender Affiliate Program
20% revenue share on new consumer customers and 50% on business products, with custom deals. Terms: 20% revenue share on new customers; 50% on business products; custom deals up to 100%+. Partners get custom commission deals, localized promotions.
Tenable Assure Partner Program
Reseller, distributor and MSSP program for exposure management. Partners get collaborative go-to-market, partner locator listing.
Passpack Partner Program
Channel, affiliate and referral programs for a business password manager. Partners get free to enroll.
Keeper Partner Program
VAR, MSP, technology and affiliate partner tracks. Partners get training, 24/7 technical support.
1Password Partner Program
Channel, MSP and alliance partnerships for the 1Password password and access-security platform. Partners get product training and resources, brand visibility, ongoing partner support.
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.
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.
Auth0 Partner Community
Solution, ecosystem and reseller partners for the Auth0 identity platform. Partners get partner portal, marketplace listing for integrations.
Head to head
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Proton Partners Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Surfshark (40% revenue share on new sales; custom/CPA deals by volume); EasyDMARC (15% revenue share for 12 months); Bitdefender (20% revenue share on new customers; 50% on business products; custom deals up to 100%+); Tenable (Not published); Passpack (Not published). Each is open to affiliate, resellers like Proton's program.
Which Proton alternatives also pay recurring commission?
EmailOctopus: 30% of revenue for 12 months; Reclaim.ai: 40% work-email / 25% personal-email for up to 12 months.
Proton or Surfshark: which partner program is better?
Proton lists 30-40% on most new subscriptions (100% on 1-month Proton VPN), plus 30% on renewals (recurring); Surfshark lists 40% revenue share on new sales; custom/CPA deals by volume (revenue share). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
Which Proton alternative is easiest to join?
EasyDMARC states its requirements as: Open to anyone with an online presence; email security knowledge preferred.
How were these Proton 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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