What is AffiliationList
AffiliationList is a directory of affiliate programs built for fast discovery and easy comparison. Browse programs by category and filter by the terms that matter - commission rate, cookie duration, payout frequency, and more. Founders and developers can submit their affiliate program to get discovered by creators actively looking for new products to promote. Listings are checked before publishing to keep the directory clear and consistent.
Key Features
Use Cases
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- "Find affiliate programs to monetize a blog, newsletter, YouTube channel, or community",
- "Compare affiliate programs by commission, cookie duration, and payout terms before applying",
- "Discover niche-specific affiliate programs (AI, SEO, hosting, productivity, etc.)",
- "Identify recurring-commission programs for long-term revenue",
- "Spot programs with longer cookies for content that converts over time",
- "Help founders get their affiliate program in front of creators actively looking to promote tools",
- "Benchmark a startup’s affiliate terms against similar programs in the same niche",
- "Request updates when a program’s terms change to keep listings accurate"
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Why do startups need this tool?
Startups need a tool like AffiliationList because affiliate marketing has a distribution problem: even if a startup launches an affiliate program, it’s hard to get it in front of the right creators and affiliates who are actively looking for new products to promote.
AffiliationList helps by giving startups a place where their program can be discovered at the moment of intent (when people are browsing by niche and comparing terms). Instead of relying only on outbound outreach, marketplaces, or hoping someone finds a hidden “Affiliate” page, a listing can bring steady, relevant visibility.
It also forces clarity. To be listed, a program needs clear basics (commission, cookie duration, payout terms, etc.). That makes the offer easier to evaluate and can improve conversion from “interested creator” to “applied and promoting.”
Finally, it creates a lightweight feedback loop: startups can see what terms creators care about, what competitors offer in the same niche, and what’s missing from their own affiliate page.