# Best PartnerStack Alternative A native, embedded affiliate platform that lives inside your app — not outside. Simpler and more affordable than PartnerStack, built specifically for SaaS companies. [Start for free](/content/register/index.html) No credit card required ## Refgrow vs PartnerStack See why SaaS companies are switching to Refgrow for their affiliate programs | Feature | Refgrow | PartnerStack | Why it Matters | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Transaction Fees | 0% | Often 2.9% + $0.30 (or more) | Refgrow saves you significant costs, especially as you scale. Keep more of your revenue. | | Native Integration | Deeply Embeddable Widget | Often Requires External Portal | Keep affiliates within your app for a seamless, branded experience. Increase engagement and trust. | | Hosted Affiliate Portal | Yes (standalone portal page) | Limited or Not Available | Give affiliates a dedicated portal they can access anytime — in addition to the embedded widget inside your app. | | Pricing Model | Simple Flat Rate (from $29/mo) | Often Higher Tiers + % Fees | Predictable costs. Refgrow's pricing is straightforward and affordable for startups and growing SaaS. | | SaaS Commission Flexibility | Lifetime, First, Limited Period | Generally Good | Both platforms understand SaaS needs. Refgrow provides clear options for recurring revenue models. | | Product-Specific Commissions | Yes (Stripe/Lemon Squeezy) | Limited or Higher Plans Only | Incentivize affiliates differently for specific plans or products directly within Refgrow. | | Affiliate-Specific Commissions | Yes | Limited or Higher Plans Only | Reward your top affiliates with custom commission rates easily in Refgrow. | | Payment Integrations | Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, Paddle, Polar, Manual | Stripe (Primary Focus) | Refgrow offers flexibility beyond just Stripe, including Lemon Squeezy, Paddle, Polar and manual tracking for custom setups. | | Free Trial | 14 Days (No Card Required) | Yes (Often Requires Card) | Try Refgrow completely risk-free to see if it fits your needs before committing. | ## Save up to 90% vs. PartnerStack See how much you can save while getting a superior affiliate solution Your expected earnings from affiliates per month $10,000/mo from affiliates I need Refgrow Pro ($49/mo) ### Refgrow $29/mo ### PartnerStack $500/mo Annual Savings: $5,652/year [Start your 14-day free trial →](/content/register/index.html) ## Three things we do better than PartnerStack We remove the barriers and give you everything you need to scale ### Referral Exchange Stop chasing affiliates. List your program in our Referral Exchange and get discovered by hundreds of active SaaS partners looking for new opportunities. - Access a network of relevant partners - Cross-promotion inside affiliate dashboards - Simple opt-in, no extra fees ### Native Integration Refgrow lives inside your app, not outside. Give users a seamless, branded experience. - No redirects or external portals - 2-3x more affiliate signups - Fully customizable to your brand ### Lower Cost & No Limits Save money vs. PartnerStack and never worry about affiliate earning caps. - Flat pricing from $29/mo - No transaction fees or hidden costs - Unlimited affiliate earnings ## Why Embedded Wins for SaaS The better way to run affiliate programs -- natively inside your product ### Benefits of Embedded Integration - #### Instant Affiliate Activation Turn users into partners with a single click -- no forms, redirects, or onboarding friction. - #### Frictionless Experience Referrals, rewards, and analytics all live inside your SaaS. No jumping between tools. - #### Deep Product Integration Track everything with APIs and webhooks. Automate workflows and reward payouts natively. - #### Brand-First Control Fully customize the affiliate UI to match your brand -- so it always feels like your product. ## How It Works Get your affiliate program up and running in minutes 1. ### Embed in Your App Add Refgrow to your SaaS with just a few lines of code. Fully customize colors and text to match your brand. 2. ### Configure Tracking Connect with Stripe or Lemon Squeezy for automatic tracking, or use our API for custom integrations. 3. ### Grow & Scale Your customers become affiliates with a single click. Track referrals, manage commissions, and watch your SaaS grow. ## What Our Customers Say Trusted by founders worldwide to power their affiliate programs - "The implementation for devs seems super clean, conversion tracking easy through the API and a good experience for the end user."       **— Sebastian Thunman, CEO at UserTrack** - "Refgrow keeping everything inside the product is a huge UX win. We were looking for exactly this solution."       **— William Scott, Founder at Elisi** - "The fact that there's no limit on earnings from affiliates is such a good feature. I've used other tools with strict limits, and it was frustrating."       **— Zackary Mooney, Founder at Goldentree** - "Love that the price-point makes this accessible to indie founders. We couldn't justify the cost of other solutions."       **— Scott, Indie SaaS Founder** - "We've set up our affiliate program in less than a day. Without Refgrow, it would have taken us weeks to develop."       **— James Wilson, CTO at CloudStack** - "Refgrow makes affiliate marketing super easy for SaaS products. Love how seamlessly it integrates and gives users a reason to promote your app."       **— Tom, SaaS Developer** > “Impact was a nightmare to implement and took forever to get it working accurately. I was able to get Refgrow implemented myself pretty dang easily.”       **— Chris, Marketing Director turned SaaS Founder** ## Try Refgrow free today Launch your affiliate program in under 5 minutes -- without devs, fees or limits. [Start your 14-day free trial →](/content/register/index.html) No credit card required • Cancel anytime Free migration support 5-minute setup [Start Free Trial](/content/register/index.html)