# Affpinions

> Affpinions (affpinions.com) is a free, independent directory and discovery tool for affiliate marketing, founded in 2008 and based in the United Kingdom. It lists 121 affiliate networks and programs with key facts — minimum payout, payment methods, payment frequency, currencies, commission types, tracking software and markets — and publishes in-depth guides on choosing networks, commission models, payouts, tracking and compliance.

Key facts about the brand:

- Name: Affpinions (pronounced "aff-pinions": affiliate + opinions)
- Website: https://affpinions.com
- Founded: September 2008; based in the United Kingdom; serves users worldwide; English language
- What it does: helps affiliates, publishers and creators find, filter and compare 121 affiliate networks across 12 markets and 11 payout methods
- Business model: free to use; some outbound links are affiliate links; optional paid services; no paid rankings (lists are alphabetical)
- Contact: contact@affpinions.com

## Core pages

- [Affiliate Program Finder: Search & Filter Affiliate Networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/): Search and filter 121 affiliate networks and programs by market, payout method (PayPal, Payoneer, wire, crypto), commission type (CPA, CPS, CPL, RevShare) and minimum payout.
- [Compare Affiliate Networks & Programs Side by Side](https://affpinions.com/compare/): Compare affiliate networks side by side: minimum payout, payment methods, frequency, commission types, tracking software and markets. Awin vs CJ, ShareASale vs Awin and more.
- [Affiliate Marketing Services: Audits, Matchmaking & Launch](https://affpinions.com/services/): Affiliate marketing services from Affpinions: network matchmaking, publisher site audits, compliance & disclosure reviews, merchant program audits, program launch kits and verified listings.
- [Affiliate Marketing Revenue & Profit Calculator (EPC, ROI)](https://affpinions.com/tool/affiliate-income-calculator/): Free affiliate marketing revenue calculator: estimate conversions, revenue, profit, EPC and ROI from clicks, conversion rate and commission, with a 12-month growth projection.
- [Affiliate Marketing Wiki & Glossary (A–Z)](https://affpinions.com/wiki/): Affiliate marketing glossary: 44 terms explained in plain English — EPC, CPA, RevShare, postback, cookie duration, Net-30, sub-ID and more.
- [Affiliate Marketing FAQ: Answers About Networks, Payouts & Affpinions](https://affpinions.com/faq/): Answers to frequently asked questions about affiliate marketing, minimum payouts, EPC, commission reversals, comparing networks and using Affpinions.
- [About Affpinions – Affiliate Network Directory Since 2008](https://affpinions.com/about/): Affpinions has helped affiliates find the right networks since 2008. Learn about our mission, how listings are researched, who the site is for and how to contribute.
- [Editorial Policy](https://affpinions.com/editorial-policy/): How Affpinions researches affiliate network listings, writes and fact-checks guides, handles corrections, uses AI tools responsibly and keeps commercial relationships separate from editorial decisions.

## In-depth articles

- [CPA, CPS, CPL, RevShare & More: Affiliate Commission Models Explained](https://affpinions.com/blog/affiliate-commission-models-explained/): Understand every major affiliate commission model — CPS, CPA, CPL, CPI, RevShare, CPC, hybrid — with worked examples, EPC maths and advice on which model suits your traffic.
- [Affiliate Disclosure & Compliance: FTC, UK and EU Rules Every Publisher Should Know](https://affpinions.com/blog/affiliate-disclosure-compliance-guide/): A clear guide to affiliate disclosure and compliance in the US, UK and EU: where to place disclosures, what wording works, fake review rules, social media, email and privacy obligations.
- [Affiliate Payout Methods Compared: PayPal, Payoneer, Wire, ACH, Crypto and More](https://affpinions.com/blog/affiliate-payment-methods-compared/): Compare the payout methods affiliate networks use — PayPal, Payoneer, wire transfer, ACH, check, Paxum, Skrill, WebMoney and crypto — on speed, fees, thresholds and suitability by country.
- [Affiliate Tracking in 2026: Cookies, Server-to-Server Postbacks and Attribution](https://affpinions.com/blog/affiliate-tracking-cookies-postbacks/): How affiliate tracking really works today: cookie-based vs server-to-server postback tracking, browser privacy limits, sub-IDs, attribution models and how to stop losing commissions.
- [How to Build an Affiliate Website That Survives Google Updates and AI Search](https://affpinions.com/blog/build-affiliate-site-ai-search-era/): A long-term strategy for affiliate websites in the era of AI Overviews and helpful-content updates: niche selection, topical authority, original research, E-E-A-T, diversification and measurement.
- [How to Choose an Affiliate Network: A 12-Point Due Diligence Checklist](https://affpinions.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-affiliate-network/): A practical 12-point checklist for choosing an affiliate network or program: payout reliability, tracking, cookie windows, terms, support and the red flags that cost publishers money.

## Learning guides

- [What is affiliate marketing?](https://affpinions.com/info/explaining-affiliate-marketing/): What is affiliate marketing? A beginner-friendly explanation of how it works for publishers and retailers, how much you can earn and example business models.
- [Find affiliate programs that pay lifetime or long date earnings](https://affpinions.com/info/affiliate-programs-lifetime-earnings/): Affiliate programs that pay lifetime or long-dated commissions: how lifetime cookies and recurring commissions work and why they can multiply your earnings.
- [Secrets to earn high affiliate commissions](https://affpinions.com/info/secrets-earn-high-affiliate-commissions/): Hints and tips to earn higher affiliate commissions: choosing offers, negotiating rates, optimising content and increasing conversions.
- [Ways to detect if an affiliate program could be a scam](https://affpinions.com/info/is-it-a-scam/): Ways to detect if an affiliate program could be a scam: warning signs, research steps and how to protect yourself before promoting a network.
- [How to create an affiliate program as a retailer and increase your business sales and revenue](https://affpinions.com/info/how-can-you-start-an-affiliate-program-as-a-retailer-and-increase-sales/): How to create an affiliate program as an eCommerce retailer: choosing a network or software, setting commissions, recruiting affiliates and growing sales.

## Directory lists

- [App & Mobile affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/app-monetization/)
- [Business-to-Business affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/business-to-business/)
- [Courses & Education affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/education-courses/)
- [eCommerce & Shopping affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/ecommerce/)
- [Finance affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/finance/)
- [Games affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/gaming/)
- [Gambling affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/gambling/)
- [Health affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/health/)
- [Sports affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/sports/)
- [Software & Downloads affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/software-and-downloads/)
- [Travel affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/travel/)
- [Adult affiliate programs](https://affpinions.com/listings/markets/adult/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via PayPal](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/paypal/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Wire Transfer](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/wire-transfer/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Check](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/check/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via ACH](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/ach/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Payoneer](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/payoneer/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via WebMoney](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/webmoney/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Paxum](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/paxum/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Bitcoin](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/bitcoin/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Skrill](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/skrill/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Ethereum](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/ethereum/)
- [Affiliate networks that pay via Bank Transfer](https://affpinions.com/listings/payment/bank-transfer/)
- [CPA affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/cpa/)
- [CPS affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/cps/)
- [CPL affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/cpl/)
- [CPI affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/cpi/)
- [RevShare affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/revshare/)
- [CPC affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/cpc/)
- [PPI affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/ppi/)
- [CPM affiliate networks](https://affpinions.com/listings/commission/cpm/)

## Services

- [Affiliate Network Matchmaking](https://affpinions.com/services/#network-matchmaking): A researched shortlist of the affiliate networks and programs that best fit your niche, traffic sources, geography and preferred payout method. From $149 one-off.
- [Publisher Site & Content Audit](https://affpinions.com/services/#publisher-audit): An expert review of your affiliate website: content quality, link placement, monetisation gaps, E-E-A-T signals and technical SEO basics. From $290 one-off.
- [Compliance & Disclosure Review](https://affpinions.com/services/#compliance-review): We check your pages, social posts and emails against common disclosure expectations (FTC, UK CAP Code, EU rules) and program terms. From $190 one-off.
- [Affiliate Program Audit for Merchants](https://affpinions.com/services/#program-audit): An outside-in review of your affiliate program: commission competitiveness, terms, tracking, creative assets and partner recruitment. From $490 one-off.
- [Affiliate Program Launch Kit](https://affpinions.com/services/#program-launch): Everything a retailer or SaaS brand needs to launch an affiliate program: network/platform selection, commission design, terms and recruitment plan. From $1,490 one-off.
- [Verified Network Listing](https://affpinions.com/services/#listing-verification): Get your network’s Affpinions listing checked, updated and marked as verified, with a richer profile and priority updates when your terms change. From $99 per month.

## Optional

- [Full text for LLMs](https://affpinions.com/llms-full.txt)
- [XML sitemap](https://affpinions.com/sitemap.xml)
- [All network profiles](https://affpinions.com/sitemap/)