# FirstPromoter vs Refgrow

Comparing FirstPromoter and Refgrow for SaaS affiliate programs. See pricing, features, and which one fits better.

## TL;DR

FirstPromoter is a mature platform with good Stripe integration. Refgrow differentiates with native in-app embedding, broader payment support, a built-in partner network, and significantly lower pricing ($29/mo vs $49/mo).

## Feature Comparison

A side-by-side look at the features that matter most for SaaS affiliate programs

| Feature | Refgrow | FirstPromoter | Verdict |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Starting Price | $29/mo | $49/mo | Refgrow starts at less than half the cost |
| Transaction Fees | 0% | 0% | Both charge zero transaction fees |
| Native Embedding | Full in-app widget | Portal with custom domain | Refgrow embeds inside your product natively |
| Payment Providers | Stripe, Paddle, Polar, LS, Dodo | Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee | Different provider mix; Refgrow covers more modern platforms |
| Commission Types | Recurring, one-time, tiered, per-product | Recurring, one-time, tiered | Both offer comprehensive commission options |
| White-Label | Full WL with custom domains | Custom domain for portal | Refgrow offers deeper white-label |
| Referral Exchange | Built-in partner network | Not available | Unique to Refgrow |
| Fraud Protection | Built-in fraud detection | Fraud detection | Both handle fraud protection |
| REST API | Full API | Full API | Both offer developer APIs |

## Pricing Comparison

See how much you can save with Refgrow at every tier

| Tier | Refgrow | FirstPromoter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entry | $29/mo | $49/mo |
| Growth | $49/mo | $99/mo |
| Scale | $99/mo | $149/mo |
| Enterprise | $199/mo | Custom pricing |

## Which One Is Right for You?

An honest breakdown to help you make the right decision

### Choose Refgrow if you...

- Want your affiliate dashboard embedded inside your app
- Use Polar, LemonSqueezy, or Dodo for payments
- Need a built-in affiliate partner network
- Want full white-label capabilities
- Are cost-conscious and want more for less

### Choose FirstPromoter if you...

- Use Chargebee for billing
- Need FirstPromoter's specific integrations ecosystem
- Prefer a longer-established platform
- Already have affiliates active on FirstPromoter

## Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FirstPromoter vs Refgrow

### Can I switch from FirstPromoter to Refgrow?

Yes. Refgrow offers free migration on Pro plans. We help transfer your affiliates, referral links, and conversion history.

### How does Refgrow compare on tracking accuracy?

Both platforms offer reliable conversion tracking via webhooks. Refgrow additionally supports coupon-based attribution, session metadata, and email fallback tracking.

### Does Refgrow have a public affiliate marketplace?

Yes! Refgrow's Referral Exchange is a built-in network where SaaS products and affiliates discover each other. FirstPromoter does not have this feature.

## 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."

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Sebastian Thunman  
CEO at UserTrack

"Refgrow keeping everything inside the product is a huge UX win. We were looking for exactly this solution."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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."

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Tom  
SaaS Developer

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