NETWORKS
Affiliate networks compared
Networks give you access to many brands with one account; direct programs need separate applications; reseller platforms are common for courses.
01International networks
| Network | Type | Who can join | API | Payment terms | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amazon Associates (US) Amazon's official affiliate program; creators and publishers earn commissions by linking to products on Amazon.com. | Network | Individuals & companies | Yes | Paid ~60 days after month end; direct deposit or gift card at $10 minimum; checks ($15 fee, $100 min internationally). | 1 |
 CJ Affiliate Global affiliate network connecting advertisers and publishers, with a developer portal of publisher APIs. | Network | Not stated | Yes | Paid around the 20th (and ~28th for USD/GBP/EUR) once balance meets your set minimum; direct deposit or Payoneer. | 2 |
 impact.com Partnership management platform where partners join brand programs and get paid through impact.com. | Network | Not stated | Yes | Withdrawable at $10 USD minimum; autopay by balance threshold or fixed day (1st/15th); bank transfer or PayPal (2% fee, max $20). | 18 |
 Awin (incl. ShareASale) Global affiliate network; ShareASale users were upgraded to Awin and the ShareASale platform closed in 2025. | Network | Not stated | Yes | Paid twice monthly (1st and 15th) by default; minimum threshold £20/€20/$20 or equivalent. | 4 |
 PartnerStack Partner ecosystem platform focused on B2B SaaS; partners join multiple software companies' programs from one account. | Network | Not stated | Yes | Commissions become withdrawable once the program pays; withdraw via direct deposit, Stripe or PayPal. | 17 |
Direct brand programs Brand-run programs you apply to on the brand's own site; terms set by each brand. | Direct | Not stated | — | Per brand agreement | 31 |
02China networks
| Network | Type | Who can join | API | Payment terms | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Taobao Union (Alimama) Alimama's Taobaoke CPS platform; promoters earn commission on Taobao/Tmall sales. | Network | Not stated | Yes | Generally settles the previous calendar month's fees on the 20th; moved earlier if the 20th is a holiday. | 1 |
JD Union JD.com's official CPS affiliate platform; promoters earn commission on JD product sales. | Network | Individuals & companies | Yes | Settles last month's commission on the 20th; withdrawals arrive instantly to JD Finance account; companies invoice subsidy commissions. | 1 |
Duoduo Jinbao (Pinduoduo) Pinduoduo's official affiliate platform; promoters (Duoduoke) earn commission on Pinduoduo sales. | Network | Individuals & companies | Yes | Orders approved between the 16th of last month and 15th of this month are paid to withdrawable balance on the 20th. | 1 |
 Douyin Selected Alliance Douyin e-commerce CPS marketplace matching merchants with creators; includes off-platform 'Douke' distribution. | Network | Individuals & companies | Yes | Settled 15 days after confirmed receipt (after merchant payment settles); net of platform tech fee into withdrawable balance. | 1 |
Kuaishou Distribution (Kuai Fenxiao) Kuaishou e-commerce distribution platform; creators/promoters earn commission selling Kuaishou store products. | Network | Not stated | Yes | Commission settles to Anxin Wallet or bound WeChat/Alipay account (depends on merchant); platform charges 10% commission service fee. | 1 |
 Meituan Union Meituan's official CPS/CPA affiliate program for food delivery, Shangou, hotels and other services. | Network | Not stated | Yes | No minimum withdrawal threshold, but a VAT special invoice is required to settle. | 1 |
 Vipshop Union Vipshop's official CPS affiliate program for channel partners and individual promoters (Weixiangke app). | Network | Individuals & companies | Yes | Apply on the 15th–20th to settle prior-month orders; paid to registered account within 10 working days from the 21st. | 1 |