When we write about affiliate programs, we use the same checklist every time. Here it is in full, so you can use it yourself.
Three rules sit behind every comparison and ranking on this site.
For our own program, every rate is on the tiers page. For other programs we describe what to check, not numbers we cannot confirm.
See our public rates →No program is best for everyone. The right one depends on your traffic, your budget and how you like to be paid.
RevShare or CPA? →Programs change often, so always verify details on each program's own pages before you commit traffic.
Read our terms →What we look at, the questions we ask and what a strong score looks like.
Whether a program pays CPA, revenue share or both, and whether the rates are published.
What we check
Scores high when Lifetime revenue share and rates that rise with performance score higher.
Whether you can find the rules without talking to sales.
What we check
Scores high when Everything an affiliate needs to model earnings is public.
How clicks turn into credited sales.
What we check
Scores high when A long window, a clear rule and signups that stay credited.
How and when you actually get paid.
What we check
Scores high when Predictable timing, low minimums, several methods and a clean payment record.
Whether the program rewards you for growing.
What we check
Scores high when Automatic upgrades with a public ladder.
How much help and how many assets you get.
What we check
Scores high when Fast human support and a library built for your traffic type.
How clear and fair the traffic rules are.
What we check
Scores high when Clear rules, warnings before action and a stated process.
Whether the program teaches you how to grow your traffic and earnings, not just how to join.
What we check
Scores high when Free, practical guides and stage-by-stage help that go beyond setup.
A quick scorecard you can copy into a spreadsheet.
| Criterion | Scores 5 | Scores 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Payout model and rates | Published rates, lifetime revenue share, rising tiers | Rates only on request, short or no renewals |
| Transparency | Rules, thresholds and policies all public | Terms only after you sign up |
| Tracking and attribution | Long window, last-touch rule, signups kept | Short window, unclear rule |
| Payment terms | Predictable schedule, low minimum, several methods | Irregular payouts, high minimum |
| Growth path | Automatic upgrades, public ladder | Flat rate, no recognition of growth |
| Support and creatives | Fast human support, ready assets | Slow replies, no assets |
| Compliance and safety | Clear rules, warnings first | Vague rules, sudden bans |
| Traffic growth education | Free guides and stage-by-stage help for scaling | Setup instructions only, no growth help |
Four steps from a long list of programs to the one worth your traffic.
The comparisons apply this checklist to specific programs.
Join the OmniPink AI adult affiliate program, promote the AI Porn and AI Girlfriend apps and get paid for every subscriber you send.
Free to join Every application reviewed 18+ traffic only
50%
Top RevShare$75
Top CPA per saleNET-15
Monthly payouts180 days
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