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Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers

Stay22 alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 2 score higher than Stay22's 3.7/5.

Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.

Before you switch — what Stay22 does well

  • Their AI-powered LMA script instantly fixes all broken links and 404 pages. It also shows personalized options to users (that they are likely to book) when they redirect from your affiliate link
  • It lets you add affiliate links to text, website banners, emails, bios, and social media posts
  • Built for events and travel blogs, the embeddable Stay22 MAP offers a shared-revenue affiliate model for each booking made via the map

And where it was marked down

  • Could provide more accurate page analytics
  • Limited historical data available for analysis
#1SkimlinksBest-in-Class

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 0.6 higher than Stay22

4.3
out of 5
#2Amazon AssociatesStrong Choice

The world's largest affiliate marketing program providing creators and publishers global product monetization

Scores 0.3 higher than Stay22

4.0
out of 5
#3ImpactFair Fit

Comprehensive partnership management platform for automating affiliate, influencer, and creator growth

Scores level with Stay22

3.7
out of 5
#4AwinFair Fit

A global affiliate marketing platform connecting publishers with diverse advertisers to drive performance

Scores level with Stay22

3.7
out of 5
#5CJ.comFair Fit

A global affiliate marketing network connecting publishers with premium brand advertisers

Scores 0.1 lower than Stay22

3.6
out of 5
#6YieldkitFair Fit

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 0.2 lower than Stay22

3.5
out of 5
#7RakutenFair Fit

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 0.3 lower than Stay22

3.4
out of 5
#8BrandrewardFair Fit

Automated affiliate marketing platform with high-commission payouts and global brand access

Scores 0.3 lower than Stay22

3.4
out of 5

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Stay22?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Skimlinks is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Stay22 at 3.7/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Stay22?

Our editors flagged: Could provide more accurate page analytics; Limited historical data available for analysis. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Stay22 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.