# Rewardful vs FirstPromoter

Which affiliate platform is right for your SaaS? We compare features, pricing, and integrations — then show you a third option.

## Quick Comparison

### Rewardful

From $49/mo (up to 9% transaction fees)

#### Strengths

- Simple Stripe integration
- Clean UI and easy setup
- Good documentation
- Affiliate portal included

#### Weaknesses

- Stripe-only (no Paddle, LemonSqueezy, Polar)
- Up to 9% transaction fees on lower plans
- Revenue limits on lower tiers ($7.5k-$30k/mo)
- No embedded widget — external portal only

### FirstPromoter

From $99/mo

#### Strengths

- Multiple payment provider support
- Advanced fraud detection
- Mature platform with extensive features
- Good API and webhook support

#### Weaknesses

- Expensive — starts at $99/mo
- Complex setup for small teams
- External affiliate dashboard
- Revenue limits on lower tiers

## Consider a third option: Refgrow

Both Rewardful and FirstPromoter have their merits, but Refgrow solves the limitations of each.

### $29/mo, 0% fees

More affordable than both. No transaction fees, no revenue limits, no enterprise contracts.

### Embedded widget

Unlike both Rewardful and FirstPromoter, Refgrow embeds directly inside your product. No external portals.

### 5 payment providers

Stripe, Paddle, LemonSqueezy, Polar, and Dodo Payments — more than either competitor.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Which is cheaper, Rewardful or FirstPromoter?

Rewardful starts at $49/mo but charges up to 9% transaction fees. FirstPromoter starts at $99/mo with no transaction fees. For growing businesses, FirstPromoter may actually be cheaper once transaction fees add up. Refgrow starts at $29/mo with 0% fees.

### Which supports more payment providers?

FirstPromoter supports Stripe, Paddle, and others. Rewardful is Stripe-only. Refgrow supports Stripe, Paddle, LemonSqueezy, Polar, and Dodo Payments.

### Can I embed either tool in my app?

Neither Rewardful nor FirstPromoter offer a truly embedded widget. Both use external affiliate portals. Refgrow's widget embeds directly inside your product.

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