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Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers

Zeropark alternatives

8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than Zeropark's 2.3/5.

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

Before you switch — what Zeropark does well

  • High-volume traffic sources for performance campaigns
  • Self-serve platform with detailed targeting
  • Good for arbitrage publishers running traffic campaigns

And where it was marked down

  • Primarily buy-side — not a publisher affiliate network
  • Ad formats (pop, push) not suitable for premium editorial publishers
  • Brand safety concerns with open exchange model
#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 2.0 higher than Zeropark

4.3
out of 5
Full review
Visit Skimlinks
#2Stay22Best-in-Class

AI-powered monetization platform helping publishers and creators turn travel and retail intent into booking revenue.

Scores 1.9 higher than Zeropark

4.2
out of 5
Full review
Visit Stay22
#3Amazon AssociatesStrong Choice

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

Scores 1.7 higher than Zeropark

4.0
out of 5
#4CJ.comStrong Choice

A global affiliate marketing network connecting publishers with premium brand advertisers

Scores 1.5 higher than Zeropark

3.8
out of 5
Full review
Visit CJ.com
#5ImpactFair Fit

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

Scores 1.3 higher than Zeropark

3.6
out of 5
Full review
Visit Impact
#6AwinFair Fit

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

Scores 1.3 higher than Zeropark

3.6
out of 5
Full review
Visit Awin
#7YieldkitFair 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 1.2 higher than Zeropark

3.5
out of 5
Full review
Visit Yieldkit
#8BrandrewardFair Fit

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

Scores 1.1 higher than Zeropark

3.4
out of 5
Full review
Visit Brandreward

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Zeropark?

On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Skimlinks is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Affiliate Networks for Publishers at 4.3/5, against Zeropark at 2.3/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.

Why would a publisher move away from Zeropark?

Our editors flagged: Primarily buy-side — not a publisher affiliate network; Ad formats (pop, push) not suitable for premium editorial publishers; Brand safety concerns with open exchange model. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Zeropark 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.

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