Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers
CJ.com alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 5 score higher than CJ.com's 3.6/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what CJ.com does well
- Robust platform with extensive features
- Strong support for affiliates
- High revenue potential
And where it was marked down
- Complexity for new users
- Fees can be high for some publishers
- Customer service response times can vary
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 0.7 higher than CJ.com
The world's largest affiliate marketing program providing creators and publishers global product monetization
Scores 0.4 higher than CJ.com
Comprehensive partnership management platform for automating affiliate, influencer, and creator growth
Scores 0.1 higher than CJ.com
A global affiliate marketing platform connecting publishers with diverse advertisers to drive performance
Scores 0.1 higher than CJ.com
AI-powered monetization platform helping publishers and creators turn travel and retail intent into booking revenue.
Scores 0.1 higher than CJ.com
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 0.1 lower than CJ.com
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 0.2 lower than CJ.com
Automated affiliate marketing platform with high-commission payouts and global brand access
Scores 0.2 lower than CJ.com
Common questions
What is the best alternative to CJ.com?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Skimlinks is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against CJ.com at 3.6/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from CJ.com?
Our editors flagged: Complexity for new users; Fees can be high for some publishers; Customer service response times can vary. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run CJ.com 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.
