Whale Partner Program alternatives
Whale lists Up to 25% recurring lifetime commission. 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: respond.io, 15% to 40% lifetime commissions.
- Recurring alternative: respond.io, 15% to 40% lifetime commissions.
Whale vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale | Up to 25% recurring lifetime commission | Recurring | Referral partner, Agency, Agent / broker | Not published |
| respond.io | 15% to 40% lifetime commissions | Recurring | Reseller, Referral partner | Not published |
| Deputy | Revenue share per referral across tiers (rates not stated) | Revenue share | Referral partner, Integrator / MSP, Agent / broker | Not published |
| Intercom | Commission on referred clients (rate not stated) | — | Agency, Integrator / MSP, Referral partner | Application, intro call and signed partner agreement |
| SmartSuite | Referral commission on qualified closed-won deals; reseller margin | Revenue share | Reseller, Agency, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| Process Street | Recurring commission on referred customers | Recurring | Referral partner, 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 |
4 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: Tie (previously Revenue Roll), Rokt Aftersell, Intuit QuickBooks, Unleashed Software by The Access Group.
The 10 alternatives
respond.io Partner Program
Earn 15% to 40% lifetime commissions reselling respond.io. Terms: 15% to 40% lifetime commissions. Partners get partner manager, sales collateral.
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.
Intercom Solution Partner Program
Agencies, BPOs and SIs earn commission on referred clients and implement Intercom's AI support. Terms: Commission on referred clients (rate not stated). Partners get access to 30,000+ intercom customers, onboarding and strategy support.
Tie Partner Program
Revenue share plus billable hours for agencies using Tie. Partners get billable implementation hours.
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.
Process Street Referral Partner Program
Earn recurring commissions referring Process Street. Terms: Recurring commission on referred customers. Partners get training and resources, partner portal.
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.
Aftersell Partner Program
Agency and affiliate partnerships for post-purchase ecommerce software. Partners get partner portal, partner training, payment tracking.
QuickBooks Solution Provider (QSP) Program
Partner track for solution providers, accountants, developers and affiliates around QuickBooks.
Unleashed Partner Programme
Partner programme for advisors, accountants and bookkeepers. Partners get partner directory listing.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Whale Partner Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are respond.io (15% to 40% lifetime commissions); Deputy (Revenue share per referral across tiers (rates not stated)); Intercom (Commission on referred clients (rate not stated)); Tie (previously Revenue Roll) (Not published); SmartSuite (Referral commission on qualified closed-won deals; reseller margin). Each is open to referral partner, agencys like Whale's program.
Which Whale alternatives also pay recurring commission?
respond.io: 15% to 40% lifetime commissions; Process Street: Recurring commission on referred customers.
Whale or respond.io: which partner program is better?
Whale lists Up to 25% recurring lifetime commission (recurring); respond.io lists 15% to 40% lifetime commissions (recurring). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Whale 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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