FirstPromoter vs ReferralCandy
Both are in Affiliate marketing. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- ReferralCandy's cheapest paid plan is $9/mo, against $40.83/mo for FirstPromoter.
- Fees: FirstPromoter states none; ReferralCandy 10.5% success fee, 3.5% success fee, 1.5% success fee, 0.25% success fee.
| FirstPromoter | ReferralCandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $40.83/mo | from $9/mo |
| Free plan | No | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Plans | Starter ($49/mo, $40.83/mo annual, $490/yr); Business ($99/mo, $82.50/mo annual, $990/yr); Enterprise ($149/mo, $124.17/mo annual, $1490/yr) | Basic ($9/mo); Grow ($79/mo); Scale ($249/mo); Enterprise ($799/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | 10.5% success fee; 3.5% success fee; 1.5% success fee; 0.25% success fee |
| Best for | Not stated | Ecommerce |
| Key features | Referral link tracking on your own domain; Coupon code and direct URL tracking; Recurring and lifetime commissions; Multi-tier commissions across up to 3 levels | Unlimited campaigns; Custom coupon codes; Payouts in cash or store credit; Integrations including Klaviyo and Tremendous |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-04 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
FirstPromoter
- 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- Every plan includes the same core tracking and commission features
- Cookie life up to 9,999 days with first-click or last-click attribution
Trade-offs
- Starter is capped at $5,000 a month in affiliate revenue and 1,000 affiliates
- Starter allows 3 campaigns and no multi-site workspaces
- Promoter-only non-monetary rewards are Enterprise only
ReferralCandy
- 7-day free trial on every plan
- Success fee falls from 10.5% to 0.25% as the plan rises
- Every plan has the same features
Trade-offs
- A success fee applies on top of the monthly fee
- Additional stores cost $20 a month
- Non-Tremendous payout providers charge pass-through fees