Zendesk Partner Program alternatives
Zendesk lists Recurring resale revenue with partner discounts; rewards for referrals (amounts not listed). 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 1 of them pay recurring commission.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: accessiBe, Up to 30% recurring commission (referral).
- Recurring alternative: accessiBe, Up to 30% recurring commission (referral).
Zendesk vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendesk | Recurring resale revenue with partner discounts; rewards for referrals (amounts not listed) | Revenue share | Reseller, Referral partner, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| Intercom | Commission on referred clients (rate not stated) | — | Agency, Integrator / MSP, Referral partner | Application, intro call and signed partner agreement |
| Miro | Affiliates earn $10-$83 per signup | Flat fee / bounty | Reseller, Agency, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| DigitalOcean | Up to a 25% margin | Revenue share | Reseller, Integrator / MSP, Agency | Not published |
| accessiBe | Up to 30% recurring commission (referral) | Recurring | Referral partner, Reseller, Integrator / MSP | Not published |
| monday.com | Not published | — | Reseller, Referral partner, Agency | Free to join; certifications required after acceptance. |
5 more programs don't publish terms or requirements, so they're left out of the table: Envoy, Atlassian, MongoDB, Smartsheet, Chargebee.
The 10 alternatives
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.
Envoy Partner Program
Reseller, affiliate and technology partner tracks for workplace software. Partners get marketing and sales benefits, app marketplace access.
Atlassian Partner Program
Solution, Marketplace, Global Alliance and Platform partner paths for the Jira and Confluence maker. Partners get solution partner directory listing, atlassian marketplace distribution.
MongoDB Partner Program
Technology, services and DBaaS partnerships. Partners get joint go-to-market, resources and expertise access.
Miro Partner Program
Solution, technology and affiliate partner tracks, with affiliates earning $10-$83 per signup. Terms: Affiliates earn $10-$83 per signup. Partners get partner directory listing, free to apply.
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.
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.
accessiBe Partner Program
Referral, reseller and technology partnerships for web accessibility. Terms: Up to 30% recurring commission (referral). Partners get onboarding and support handled by accessibe, sales and marketing resources.
monday.com Partner Program
Solution, service and tech partner tracks around the monday.com work-management platform. Partners get dedicated partner manager, training and certifications, market development funds.
Chargebee Partner Program
ISV, solution and reseller partnerships for subscription billing.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Zendesk Partner Program?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Intercom (Commission on referred clients (rate not stated)); Envoy (Not published); Atlassian (Not published); MongoDB (Not published); Miro (Affiliates earn $10-$83 per signup). Each is open to reseller, referral partners like Zendesk's program.
Which Zendesk alternatives also pay recurring commission?
accessiBe: Up to 30% recurring commission (referral).
Zendesk or Intercom: which partner program is better?
Zendesk lists Recurring resale revenue with partner discounts; rewards for referrals (amounts not listed) (revenue share); Intercom lists Commission on referred clients (rate 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 Zendesk 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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