My Top NICHE Affiliate Networks
The riches are in the niches... of affiliate marketing
Hello & welcome to Affiliate Insider. I’m Ewen, a content brand operator, media investor, and 10+ year veteran of the affiliate industry (on the publisher side).
This newsletter is a foundational resource, identifying the best affiliate networks to get started with.
In a previous edition, I covered the top Generalist affiliate networks.
Today I’ll dig into some Specialist networks that primarily service specific niches or content profiles.
Side Note: As the affiliate ecosystem evolves, I expect more specialized affiliate networks to emerge. There are so many network benefits to establishing footholds with brands AND publishers in specific niche segments.
Top Niche Specialist Networks
⚙️ PartnerStack: Best for B2B SaaS Affiliates
Dedicated, high-payout B2B software
Many recurring 12+ months or lifetime recurring affiliate offers
Some high upfront “pay per signup” offers
Generally a good mix of incentive structures
Dedicated messaging system in-app to easily communicate with brands
Excellent tracking (booked, pending, paid out) for affiliate revenue
Some of the biggest names in SaaS like Asana, Pipedrive, Notion, Jungle Scout, monday.com…
Publisher reps available for high performing affiliates
Advanced link customization and tracking
🏕️ Avantlink: Best for Outdoor Affiliates
Many leading outdoor brands like REI, Backcountry, and Patagonia
Also many emerging & trending outdoor brands to grow with
Solid WordPress plugin for easy link building integration
Useful tools for automated deals sections & link encoders
Long track record in the industry, not going anywhere
🧳 Travel Payouts: Best for Travel Affiliates
Many leading travel programs like Trivago, TripAdvisor, VRBO, Hostelworld and more
Some excellent high-payout bespoke guided tours & curated stays programs
While many programs are available on other generalist platforms, default rates are generally higher on Travel Payouts
Excellent API and widget tools
Good dedicated WordPress plugin
💳 CommissionSoup: Best Credit Card Offers
Many of the leading credit card programs used by major brands
Stringent application requirements, so somewhat of a moat IF you can get approved
Typically higher payouts than advertised on generalist affiliate networks
ℹ️ ClickBank: Best Information Product Offers
A lot of spam to filter, BUT some great gems that can become moats
Typically very high payouts and/or recurring affiliate payouts (customer lifetime)
“Gravity” search filter can surface some massively trending offers
❤️ MoreNiche: Best Health Affiliate Offers
Many high payout and recurring health offers (best place to find recurring health programs)
Many programs for trending health offers, often out front of generalist networks
Flexible payment and payout options
Honorable Mentions
MarketHealth: Similar to MoreNiche, many trending (and some fad) health offers.
JVZoo: Similar to ClickBank for information products, but with more online marketing type offers
Things I Read Recently (Share Worthy)
Other Great Newsletters I Recommend
Check out my must read list:
Richard Patey’s Supercharge Newsletter: Affiliate ecosystem specifically for funnel builders.
A Media Operator: Well developed deep dives into the media & publisher landscape.
Mushfiq’s The Website Flip: Great resource for niche site flippers and operators.