AffRef vs Tolt
Tolt is fine for a Stripe-only SaaS. AffRef covers Shopify, Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, and mobile apps on one flat plan from $49/mo. Zero transaction fees.
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| Feature | AffRef | Tolt |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo | $29/mo |
| Transaction fees | $0 | $0 |
| Shopify integration | 1-click app | Not supported |
| Stripe subscriptions | ||
| Lemon Squeezy | Pro+ | Not supported |
| RevenueCat (mobile) | Pro+ | Not supported |
| Stripe Connect auto-pay | Pro+ | Manual |
| Email service integrations | All major | Limited |
| Branded subdomain portal | All plans | Higher tiers |
Where Tolt runs out of road
Solid Stripe-only tool. Falls short the moment your stack diversifies.
You also sell on Shopify
Tolt doesn't cover Shopify checkout. Run AffRef once for Stripe + Shopify under the same affiliate roster instead of splitting affiliates across two tools.
You ship a mobile app
RevenueCat attribution lets affiliates earn commission on iOS / Android subscription revenue. Tolt has no mobile path. AffRef Pro includes a native iOS + Android SDK that captures the install via Universal Links / App Links.
You're on Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy is the merchant of record for a lot of indie SaaS. Tolt doesn't integrate. AffRef has a native webhook + custom-data path that attributes order_created events automatically.
Why teams switch from Tolt
One tool, every stack
Shopify + Stripe + Lemon Squeezy + mobile under one flat plan. Tolt makes sense for a Stripe-only product; AffRef makes sense the moment you have two checkouts to manage.
Real auto-payouts
Stripe Connect transfers happen automatically on Pro and above. No CSV downloads, no manual PayPal pushes, no AffRef custody of your funds (we never touch the money).
No marketplace data leak
Your affiliate list stays yours. AffRef doesn't aggregate affiliates across merchants or surface competing offers to the people you recruit.
Frequently asked questions
What does AffRef have that Tolt doesn't?
Native Shopify (one-click app install), RevenueCat for iOS / Android subscription apps, native Lemon Squeezy integration, branded subdomain portals on every plan, and all major email service integrations (Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Omnisend, Customer.io, Loops, Resend). Tolt is Stripe-only and skews toward solo SaaS operators.
Is Tolt cheaper?
Tolt's entry tier is lower at $29/mo but caps affiliates aggressively. AffRef Starter is $49/mo with 500 affiliates and the same flat pricing model. Once you grow past the Tolt entry tier, the two land in the same price zone but AffRef covers more checkout platforms.
Can I migrate from Tolt to AffRef?
Yes. Export your Tolt affiliates as a CSV and upload via AffRef's admin importer. Existing referral codes are preserved so links already shared in the wild keep tracking.
Does AffRef pay affiliates automatically?
Yes. Stripe Connect auto-payouts are included on Pro and above. Affiliates connect their Stripe Express account once and get paid directly from your Stripe balance. No money custody by AffRef, no manual CSV uploads.
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