Purple Affiliate Program alternatives
Purple lists Competitive commission per sale; terms shared on approval. If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 3 retail 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: Surfer, 75-125% of first monthly payment or 15-25% of annual subscription, by tier.
- Recurring alternative: Patreek, 30% of subscription payments for 12 months.
Purple vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple | Competitive commission per sale; terms shared on approval | One-time | Affiliate | Not published |
| Patreek | 30% of subscription payments for 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate | Apply by email with your platform, audience and promotion plan; applications are reviewed and the program is curated |
| EmailOctopus | 30% of revenue for 12 months | Recurring | Affiliate | Not published |
| Surfer | 75-125% of first monthly payment or 15-25% of annual subscription, by tier | One-time | Affiliate | Relevant public audience; no coupon/cashback sites or branded paid ads |
The 3 alternatives
Patreek Affiliate Program
Earn a flat 30% for a full year on subscriptions you refer. Terms: 30% of subscription payments for 12 months. Partners get monthly payouts via paypal or wise, $25 minimum payout.
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.
Surfer Affiliate Program
75-125% of a monthly subscriber's first payment from the SEO and AI visibility platform. Terms: 75-125% of first monthly payment or 15-25% of annual subscription, by tier. Partners get automated monthly payouts, 90-day referral cookie.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Purple Affiliate Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Patreek (30% of subscription payments for 12 months); EmailOctopus (30% of revenue for 12 months); Surfer (75-125% of first monthly payment or 15-25% of annual subscription, by tier). Each is open to affiliates like Purple's program.
Is there a Purple alternative with recurring commission?
Yes. Patreek lists 30% of subscription payments for 12 months, so you keep earning while referred customers keep paying.
Purple or Patreek: which partner program is better?
Purple lists Competitive commission per sale; terms shared on approval (one-time); Patreek lists 30% of subscription payments for 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 Purple 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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