AffRef vs FirstPromoter
The FirstPromoter alternative built for Shopify, Stripe, mobile apps, and Lemon Squeezy — on one flat-rate plan from $49/mo.
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| Feature | AffRef | FirstPromoter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo | $49/mo |
| Transaction fees | $0 | Tier-dependent |
| Shopify (1-click app) | Yes | Manual integration |
| Stripe / Paddle | ||
| RevenueCat (mobile) | Pro+ | Not supported |
| Lemon Squeezy | Pro+ | Not supported |
| Stripe Connect auto-pay | Pro+ | Manual / CSV |
| First-party tracking (Safari ITP) | Partial | |
| Klaviyo + Mailchimp | All plans | Higher tiers |
FirstPromoter's blindspots
Strong SaaS coverage. Weak everywhere SaaS isn't.
Ecommerce is an afterthought
FirstPromoter's Shopify integration is a webhook setup, not a native app. You wire it yourself. AffRef ships a Shopify App that auto-injects tracking, registers webhooks, and survives Safari ITP — one click, no theme edits.
Mobile apps are unsupported
If you're shipping a subscription app on iOS or Android, FirstPromoter can't attribute App Store / Play Store subscriptions to your affiliates. AffRef integrates with RevenueCat to handle that case natively.
Lemon Squeezy is missing
Indie SaaS and digital-product creators increasingly use Lemon Squeezy as their merchant of record. FirstPromoter doesn't integrate. AffRef has a native Lemon Squeezy webhook that records conversions automatically.
Why teams switch from FirstPromoter
Cross-platform from day one
Shopify, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, RevenueCat, and a generic webhook API for anything else — one dashboard, one set of affiliates, one bill.
No marketplace, no data leak
Your affiliate list stays exclusive to you. We don't aggregate affiliates into a network they can apply to other merchants through.
Stripe Connect auto-pay
One-click connect, automatic affiliate payouts with zero AffRef fee on transfers. We never hold the money — it flows from your Stripe account direct to the affiliate's bank.
Frequently asked questions
How does AffRef compare to FirstPromoter?
Both are flat-rate from $49/mo. AffRef adds native Shopify (one-click app), RevenueCat for mobile subscription apps, Lemon Squeezy, and Klaviyo + Mailchimp on every plan. FirstPromoter is SaaS-primary and weaker on ecommerce coverage.
Can I move my FirstPromoter affiliates over?
Yes. Export the affiliate CSV from FirstPromoter, upload it to AffRef's admin importer, and we recreate the affiliates with their existing tracking codes preserved so old links keep crediting the right person.
Does AffRef cover SaaS recurring commissions like FirstPromoter?
Yes. AffRef supports recurring commissions for any duration (one-month, 6-month, 12-month, lifetime) and per-affiliate cookie-duration overrides. Stripe Connect auto-pay is included on Pro and above.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 7 days free on any plan. 14-day money-back guarantee from your first charge if AffRef isn't the right fit.
Ready to switch from FirstPromoter?
Start your 7-day free trial. Migration takes under 30 minutes.