Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers
Amazon Associates alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 1 score higher than Amazon Associates's 4.0/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Amazon Associates does well
- Diverse product range to promote to your audience
- Access to Amazon's advertising features and tools
- Insights into your visitors' behaviors, interests, and buying habits
And where it was marked down
- Could offer faster payouts like other affiliate platforms
- Their affiliate cookie lasts for only 24 hours, which may reduce the payouts from your affiliate marketing efforts
The leading commerce content platform that automatically monetizes editorial content through affiliate link automation. (Now: Acquired by Connexity in 2020, which was then acquired by Taboola in 2021; it continues to operate under the Skimlinks brand.)
Scores 0.3 higher than Amazon Associates
Comprehensive partnership management platform for automating affiliate, influencer, and creator growth
Scores 0.3 lower than Amazon Associates
A global affiliate marketing platform connecting publishers with diverse advertisers to drive performance
Scores 0.3 lower than Amazon Associates
AI-powered monetization platform helping publishers and creators turn travel and retail intent into booking revenue.
Scores 0.3 lower than Amazon Associates
A global affiliate marketing network connecting publishers with premium brand advertisers
Scores 0.4 lower than Amazon Associates
A leading performance marketing platform that automates affiliate monetization for digital publishers and creators. (Now: Yieldkit merged with digidip and shopping24 in September 2022 to form the umbrella brand 'mrge'. It was previously acquired by Waterland Private Equity as part of a buy-and-build strategy.)
Scores 0.5 lower than Amazon Associates
A global performance marketing network connecting brands with premium publishers via affiliate and media solutions. (Now: Originally LinkShare (acquired 2005) and later Rakuten Marketing; its Performance Solutions group was acquired by Brunner in 2025, and it is currently transitioning its core tech to impact.com.)
Scores 0.6 lower than Amazon Associates
Automated affiliate marketing platform with high-commission payouts and global brand access
Scores 0.6 lower than Amazon Associates
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Amazon Associates?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Skimlinks is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Amazon Associates at 4.0/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Amazon Associates?
Our editors flagged: Could offer faster payouts like other affiliate platforms; Their affiliate cookie lasts for only 24 hours, which may reduce the payouts from your affiliate marketing efforts. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Amazon Associates successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
