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FirstPromoter vs PromoteKit

FirstPromoter and PromoteKit are both affiliate & referral programs tools. FirstPromoter is aimed at small businesses, while PromoteKit is aimed at developers and small businesses. PromoteKit costs less, from $29/mo versus $49/mo for FirstPromoter. Only PromoteKit has a free plan.

FirstPromoter

Affiliate and referral tracking for subscription businesses

PromoteKit

Affiliate program for Stripe in one line of code

PricingPaid · $49Freemium · $29
Starting price$49/mo$29/mo
Free planNoYes
Free trial14 days—
Built forSmall businessesDevelopers, Small businesses
Platformswebweb
CountryRO · 2017US · 2023
Rating——

Choose FirstPromoter if

Subscription businesses with varied billing systems.

  • Wide billing support
  • Mature features
  • Fraud tools

Look elsewhere if: Enterprise partnerships.

Choose PromoteKit if

Indie SaaS on Stripe.

  • Cheapest option
  • Quick setup
  • Simple

Look elsewhere if: Larger programs needing depth.

FirstPromoter vs PromoteKit pricing

FirstPromoter

  • Starter$49/mo$490/yr billed annually; up to $5k/mo affiliate revenue
  • Business$99/mo$990/yr billed annually; up to $15k/mo affiliate revenue
  • Enterprise$149/mo$1,490/yr billed annually; above $15k/mo revenue

PromoteKit

  • Free$0Up to 3 referrals, 1 campaign, no transaction fees
  • Pro$29/moBilled yearly (monthly price not shown); up to $10k/mo affiliate rev
  • EnterpriseCustomOver $10k/mo from affiliates, custom implementation

FirstPromoter · Key features

  • Recurring commission tracking
  • Broad billing integrations
  • Fraud detection
  • Custom portals
  • Multiple campaigns
  • Payout management

Cons

  • Revenue tiers
  • UI less modern
  • Limited discovery

PromoteKit · Key features

  • One-line script setup
  • Stripe commission tracking
  • Affiliate portal
  • Payout management
  • Coupon tracking
  • Webhooks

Cons

  • Stripe only
  • Fewer features
  • Young product

FirstPromoter vs PromoteKit: FAQ

Which is cheaper, FirstPromoter or PromoteKit?

PromoteKit starts at $29/mo and FirstPromoter at $49/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do FirstPromoter and PromoteKit have a free plan?

FirstPromoter has no free plan, a 14-day free trial. PromoteKit has a free plan.

Not sure yet?