Up to 4 at once.
| Criteria | Nucleus Links | Skimlinks |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted Score | 3.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Pricing | Starter $99/mo (link scanning only); Essential from $499/mo (Smart Redirects, Smart Buttons, Analytics); Enterprise custom. Free 1-month trial. | Free for publishers to join; operates on a 75/25 revenue share model where the publisher retains 75% of earned commissions. |
| Platform Type | Affiliate network | Affiliate network |
| Commission rates & payout terms | 2.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Merchant & programme coverage | 3.2/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Tracking accuracy & attribution | 3.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Link automation & commerce content tools | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Reporting & API | 3.5/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Payment reliability & thresholds | 2.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Product feeds & price comparison | 4.2/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Disclosure & compliance tools | 2.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Integration | 4.0/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Publisher approval & programme access | 3.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Strengths | ✓ Comparison widget functionality adds UX value to review content ✓ Structured approach suits review-focused editorial publishers | ✓ 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 |
| Limitations | ✗ Niche platform with limited market recognition ✗ Not a network: publishers still need their own network accounts; core features start at $499/mo | ✗ Could offer more transparency ✗ Could release commission payouts faster |
Nucleus Links
3.2
Rating
★ 3.2/5
Pricing
Starter $99/mo (link scanning only); Essential from $499/mo (Smart Redirects, Smart Buttons, Analytics); Enterprise custom. Free 1-month trial.
Platform
Affiliate network
Scores
Commission rates & payout terms
2.0
Merchant & programme coverage
3.2
Tracking accuracy & attribution
3.8
Link automation & commerce content tools
4.6
Reporting & API
3.5
Payment reliability & thresholds
2.5
Product feeds & price comparison
4.2
Disclosure & compliance tools
2.2
Integration
4.0
Publisher approval & programme access
3.0
Strengths
✓ Comparison widget functionality adds UX value to review content
✓ Structured approach suits review-focused editorial publishers
Limitations
✗ Niche platform with limited market recognition
✗ Not a network: publishers still need their own network accounts; core features start at $499/mo
Skimlinks
4.3
Rating
★ 4.3/5
Pricing
Free for publishers to join; operates on a 75/25 revenue share model where the publisher retains 75% of earned commissions.
Platform
Affiliate network
Scores
Commission rates & payout terms
3.2
Merchant & programme coverage
4.8
Tracking accuracy & attribution
4.2
Link automation & commerce content tools
4.8
Reporting & API
4.3
Payment reliability & thresholds
3.0
Product feeds & price comparison
3.7
Disclosure & compliance tools
2.5
Integration
4.5
Publisher approval & programme access
3.5
Strengths
✓ 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
Limitations
✗ Could offer more transparency
✗ Could release commission payouts faster
