SaaS Affiliate Commission Calculator
Estimate your monthly and annual affiliate earnings from 6 top SaaS programs. All calculations run in your browser — no signup, no tracking, no cookies.
Inputs
Adjust the sliders or type your expected numbers.
For 1-time payouts (Semrush), retention = 1.
Results
Live estimate based on your inputs.
How the math works
The calculator uses three formulas depending on the program type:
- Lifetime (Systeme.io): monthly recurring = referrals/mo × (plan × 60%). Compounds as new referrals add on top of existing ones.
- Fixed-window recurring (ConvertKit): commission stops at month 12 for each referral. Year 1 is best, year 2+ drops to 0 from old referrals (new referrals still pay).
- Ongoing recurring (GetResponse, AWeber, ActiveCampaign): commission continues as long as the customer pays. Compounding growth as long as churn is low.
- One-time payout (Semrush): $200 per signup, no recurring. Best for high-traffic sites with low conversion.
Program comparison (June 2026)
| Program | Rate | Cookie | Payout | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systeme.io | 60% lifetime | 30 days | PayPal / wire, $30 EUR min | All-in-one promoters |
| ConvertKit (Kit) | 50% x 12 mo | 60 days | PayPal / Stripe, $50 min | Creator-focused sites |
| GetResponse | 40% recurring | 90 days | PayPal, $50 min | Email automation niche |
| AWeber | 30% recurring | 90 days | PayPal / check, $50 min | Long-form review sites |
| ActiveCampaign | 30% recurring | 90 days | PayPal, $50 min | B2B / automation content |
| Semrush | $200 / signup | 120 days | PayPal, $20 min | High-traffic SEO sites |
Pick the program that fits your audience
Rate is only one factor. Cookie window, audience fit, and payout reliability matter just as much. A 60% rate on the wrong audience will outperform a 30% rate on the right audience. Use the calculator to model scenarios, then sign up for 1-3 programs and test which converts best for your specific traffic.
Common scenarios
5 referrals / month at $99/mo (Systeme.io 60% lifetime)
Year 1: $297/mo recurring, $3,564 cumulative. Year 3: $891/mo recurring, $10,692 cumulative (assuming no churn).
20 referrals / month at $29/mo (ConvertKit 50% x 12)
Year 1: $290/mo compounding, $3,480 cumulative. Year 2: drops as old referrals expire.
2 referrals / month at any plan (Semrush $200)
Steady $400/mo. No compounding. Best for sites with broad audience and casual purchase intent.
FAQ
Do I have to sign up to use this?
No. The calculator is fully client-side. No login, no account, no email capture. You can use it freely.
How accurate is this estimate?
It's a model, not a guarantee. Actual earnings depend on your traffic, conversion rate, audience fit, churn, and program rule changes. Use the calculator for scenario planning, not as a forecast.
Where do I sign up for these programs?
Each program has an official affiliate page. Most require a website with original content, an audience, and a brief application. Approval typically takes 1-7 days. See our full guide: 12 best SaaS affiliate programs 2026.