Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers
PartnerStack (an AppDirect company) alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)'s 2.7/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what PartnerStack (an AppDirect company) does well
- Recurring commission model — earn monthly for each referral's subscription
- Access to 400+ B2B SaaS affiliate programmes
- Good for B2B content publishers reviewing software and tools
And where it was marked down
- B2B SaaS focus — limited value for consumer lifestyle publishers
- Lower volume of campaigns than consumer affiliate networks
- Requires B2B audience for meaningful conversion rates
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 1.6 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
AI-powered monetization platform helping publishers and creators turn travel and retail intent into booking revenue.
Scores 1.5 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
The world's largest affiliate marketing program providing creators and publishers global product monetization
Scores 1.3 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
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 1.3 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
A global affiliate marketing network connecting publishers with premium brand advertisers
Scores 1.1 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
AI-driven affiliate management platform optimizing revenue through automated smart link widgets
Scores 1.1 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
Automated affiliate marketing platform with high-commission payouts and global brand access
Scores 0.9 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
Comprehensive partnership management platform for automating affiliate, influencer, and creator growth
Scores 0.9 higher than PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)
Common questions
What is the best alternative to PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Skimlinks is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against PartnerStack (an AppDirect company) at 2.7/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from PartnerStack (an AppDirect company)?
Our editors flagged: B2B SaaS focus — limited value for consumer lifestyle publishers; Lower volume of campaigns than consumer affiliate networks; Requires B2B audience for meaningful conversion rates. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run PartnerStack (an AppDirect company) 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.
