Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers
Skimlinks alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. Skimlinks currently scores highest in this category at 4.3/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Skimlinks does well
- Access to analytics suite with performance reports per merchant with real-time data on clicks and revenue sources
- Accelerated mobile pages (AMP) integration to easily affiliate your commerce links on AMP articles
- Skimlinks Editor Toolbar to help you browse merchant websites for offers and commission rates
And where it was marked down
- Could offer more transparency
- Could release commission payouts faster
AI-powered monetization platform helping publishers and creators turn travel and retail intent into booking revenue.
Scores 0.1 lower than Skimlinks
The world's largest affiliate marketing program providing creators and publishers global product monetization
Scores 0.3 lower than Skimlinks
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 0.3 lower than Skimlinks
A global affiliate marketing network connecting publishers with premium brand advertisers
Scores 0.5 lower than Skimlinks
AI-driven affiliate management platform optimizing revenue through automated smart link widgets
Scores 0.5 lower than Skimlinks
Automated affiliate marketing platform with high-commission payouts and global brand access
Scores 0.7 lower than Skimlinks
Comprehensive partnership management platform for automating affiliate, influencer, and creator growth
Scores 0.7 lower than Skimlinks
A global affiliate marketing platform connecting publishers with diverse advertisers to drive performance
Scores 0.7 lower than Skimlinks
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Skimlinks?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Stay22 is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers at 4.2/5, against Skimlinks at 4.3/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Skimlinks?
Our editors flagged: Could offer more transparency; Could release commission payouts faster. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Skimlinks 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.
