AffRef vs LeadDyno
LeadDyno covered the basics in the early Shopify era. AffRef ships first-party tracking, one-click Shopify install, mobile attribution, Stripe Connect auto-pay, and zero transaction fees. Flat $49/mo.
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| Feature | AffRef | LeadDyno |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo | ~$49/mo |
| Transaction fees | $0 | Historically on lower tiers |
| First-party tracking | Yes | Third-party |
| Shopify integration | 1-click app | Manual install |
| Lemon Squeezy | Pro+ | Not supported |
| Mobile (RevenueCat) | Pro+ | Not supported |
| Stripe Connect auto-pay | Pro+ | Manual CSV |
| Email service integrations | All major | Limited |
Where LeadDyno is showing its age
Reliable, but the stack hasn't kept pace.
No first-party tracking
Safari ITP and Firefox ETP have steadily kneecapped third-party cookies. Tracking that lives on the merchant's own domain survives; tracking that pings a third-party host doesn't. AffRef ships first-party cookies on your storefront domain on every plan.
Manual payouts only
LeadDyno's payout flow is mostly CSV-driven. AffRef Pro adds Stripe Connect auto-payouts: affiliates connect once, payouts flow automatically from your Stripe balance on the schedule you configure. No CSV downloads.
No mobile or Lemon Squeezy path
LeadDyno is primarily Shopify + Stripe. AffRef ships native Lemon Squeezy on Pro, and Adapty / RevenueCat / iOS + Android SDK for mobile subscription apps.
Why merchants switch
Tracking that survives ITP
First-party cookies on your storefront domain. No more clicks lost to Safari's privacy enforcement. Setup is automatic via the Shopify App install.
Auto-payouts on every Pro account
Stripe Connect transfers happen automatically. No CSV exports, no manual PayPal pushes, no AffRef custody of funds.
Multi-platform stack
Shopify + Stripe + Lemon Squeezy + RevenueCat + mobile, all on one tool. One affiliate roster across every brand.
Frequently asked questions
What does AffRef have that LeadDyno doesn't?
First-party tracking on the merchant's storefront domain (survives Safari ITP / Firefox ETP without configuration), one-click Shopify App install with auto-injected tracker, native RevenueCat / Adapty for mobile subscription apps, native Lemon Squeezy, and Stripe Connect auto-payouts. LeadDyno's stack is older and less polished on these fronts.
Is AffRef cheaper than LeadDyno?
Similar entry price (AffRef $49, LeadDyno around the same). The difference is AffRef is $0 transaction fees on every plan and includes branded portal + email integrations at the entry tier. LeadDyno's lower tiers have historically had caps that push merchants into higher tiers as they grow.
Can I migrate from LeadDyno to AffRef?
Yes. Export your LeadDyno affiliates as a CSV and import via AffRef's admin importer. Tracking codes are preserved so live links keep tracking. Re-share your portal URL with affiliates so they log into your branded affref.com subdomain instead.
Does AffRef pay affiliates automatically?
Yes. Stripe Connect auto-payouts are included on Pro and above. Affiliates connect their Stripe Express account once and receive payouts directly from your Stripe balance. LeadDyno's payout flow is primarily manual / CSV-driven.
Upgrade to first-party tracking + auto-payouts.
Flat $49/mo. 7-day free trial. Migrate your affiliates in under 30 minutes.
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