Up to 4 at once.
| Criteria | Nucleus Links | Stay22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted Score | 3.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Pricing | Starter $99/mo (link scanning only); Essential from $499/mo (Smart Redirects, Smart Buttons, Analytics); Enterprise custom. Free 1-month trial. | Free to use for publishers; operates on a performance-based revenue-share model where creators earn a commission on completed bookings. |
| Platform Type | Affiliate network | Affiliate network |
| Commission rates & payout terms | 2.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Merchant & programme coverage | 3.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Tracking accuracy & attribution | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Link automation & commerce content tools | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reporting & API | 3.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Payment reliability & thresholds | 2.5/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Product feeds & price comparison | 4.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Disclosure & compliance tools | 2.2/5 | 1.8/5 |
| Integration | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Publisher approval & programme access | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Strengths | ✓ Comparison widget functionality adds UX value to review content ✓ Structured approach suits review-focused editorial publishers | ✓ 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 |
| Limitations | ✗ Niche platform with limited market recognition ✗ Not a network: publishers still need their own network accounts; core features start at $499/mo | ✗ Could provide more accurate page analytics ✗ Limited historical data available for analysis |
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
Stay22
3.8
Rating
★ 3.8/5
Pricing
Free to use for publishers; operates on a performance-based revenue-share model where creators earn a commission on completed bookings.
Platform
Affiliate network
Scores
Commission rates & payout terms
3.4
Merchant & programme coverage
3.8
Tracking accuracy & attribution
3.2
Link automation & commerce content tools
4.6
Reporting & API
2.4
Payment reliability & thresholds
3.9
Product feeds & price comparison
3.5
Disclosure & compliance tools
1.8
Integration
3.5
Publisher approval & programme access
3.0
Strengths
✓ 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
Limitations
✗ Could provide more accurate page analytics
✗ Limited historical data available for analysis
