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Dub Partners alternatives for SaaS teams

These Dub Partners alternatives are the seven tools SaaS teams compare when the 5% payout fee or the 500-partner limit becomes too costly. Each one is scored on the same checklist.

Switching from Dub Partners

Partners and codesImported
Old linksReplace
Fee on payouts0%
Self-host$0

We make OpenPromoter. This list follows a checklist we applied to every tool, ours included. Competitor facts are as of November 2026 and come from each vendor's own pages in the sources below.

Dub Partners alternatives at a glance

OpenPromoter scores highest on our checklist at 8.5 of 10. FirstPromoter follows at 8 and Tolt at 7. Dub Partners itself scores 7, and FirstPromoter takes no platform fee on standard payouts. PartnerStack and impact.com suit larger programs with a sales contract.

Dub Partners alternatives compared
ToolScoreStarts atFee on payoutsBest for
OpenPromoter8.5/10$00%Teams that want 0% payout fees, several billing systems at once or the code on their own server.
FirstPromoter8/10$49/moNone listed (affiliates pay withdrawal fees on managed payouts)Teams on Recurly or Braintree and programs that pay partners for recruiting other partners.
Dub Partners (current)7/10$81/mo5% (3% on Enterprise)Teams that already use Dub for links and want bounties and payouts in the same place.
Tolt7/10$99/mo2% of what is paid outTeams that want the vendor to send every payout and file 1099s for them.
Rewardful6/10$49/mo0% (3% with Managed Payouts)Stripe or Paddle teams that want a hosted tool and pay affiliates through PayPal or Wise.
PartnerStack5/10QuoteNot publishedB2B SaaS teams that run resellers, referral partners and affiliates together.
Tapfiliate5/10$89/moTrolley billed separatelyTeams that sell through online store platforms as well as SaaS billing.
impact.com4/10$500/mo for SaaSPayouts above the plan billed separatelyLarge brands that recruit creators, publishers and affiliates on one contract.
Checklist score out of 10
  • OpenPromoter8.5
  • FirstPromoter8
  • Dub Partners7
  • Tolt7
  • Rewardful6
  • PartnerStack5
  • Tapfiliate5
  • impact.com4

Why teams look for a Dub Partners alternative

Teams look for a Dub Partners alternative when the 5% payout fee grows with the program or they pass 500 partners. Others want partner code they can host. The four reasons below each pair a sourced Dub fact with what OpenPromoter does.

  • A fee on every payout

    Dub charges 5% of payouts (3% on Enterprise) and 8% when funded by card.[1]

    OpenPromoter takes 0% of payouts on every plan. Only the rail's own fee applies.

  • Partner code left the public repo

    Dub's partner code sat under a commercial license and was removed from the public repository on 2026-10-26.[2][3]

    OpenPromoter's whole app is AGPL-3.0. Every feature is in the self-hosted version.

  • Partner and payout limits

    Business allows 500 partners and $30k of partner payouts a year.[4]

    Every OpenPromoter plan has unlimited partners. Self-hosted has no revenue cap.

  • Risk checks on higher plans

    Dub lists risk monitoring on Advanced and above.[4]

    OpenPromoter runs its fraud checks on every plan.

What Dub Partners does well

Dub Partners scores 7 of 10 on our checklist. Its strength is growth tools such as bounties, dual-sided incentives and an AI landing-page generator. Teams that already run their short links on Dub can keep one vendor for links, partners and payouts.

  • Bounties, dual-sided incentives, an AI landing-page generator and email campaigns.[4][5]
  • A 90-day attribution cookie with last-click by default.[6]
  • Automated global payouts with tax compliance on the Business plan.[4]

Pricing: Business $81 and Advanced $270 a month with Enterprise on request. Payout limits of $30k and $180k a year. Fees of 5% of payouts (3% on Enterprise).[4] Checked November 2026.

How we ranked these Dub Partners alternatives

We wrote ten jobs before scoring any tool and applied them the same way to all of them, OpenPromoter included. Each job scores 1 when the vendor's own page states it, 0.5 when it is partial and 0 when it is not mentioned.

The entry plan is the cheapest plan that runs a live program. Ties go to the tool with the longer track record. MCP servers and self-hosting appear as facts in each entry and are not scored.

The ten jobs and how each one scores
JobHow it scores
A published price of $50 a month or less1 when the entry plan is published at $50 a month or less. 0.5 when it is published above $50. 0 when it is quote only.
No percentage fee on payouts1 when the vendor states no fee. 0.5 when a fee applies only to an optional managed service. 0 for a percentage on standard payouts or no fee stated.
Stripe plus another billing system1 when Stripe and at least one more billing system are named. 0.5 when one is named. 0 when none is named.
Pays partners from the tool1 when the entry plan pays through PayPal, Wise, Stripe or bank. 0.5 for manual or CSV only or a higher plan only.
Fraud checks on the entry plan1 for several named checks on the entry plan. 0.5 for one check, unnamed checks or a higher plan only.
W-9, W-8 and 1099 support1 for W-9 and W-8 collection plus a 1099 report or filing on the entry plan. 0.5 for part of that or a higher plan only.
REST API and webhooks1 when both are stated. 0.5 when one is stated or it sits on a higher plan.
Vendor handles payouts and 1099 filing for you1 when the vendor sends payouts and files or issues 1099s itself. 0.5 for one of the two.
Multi-level commissions1 when stated with no higher plan named. 0.5 for a higher plan only or partner referral rewards.
Partner marketplace to find new partners1 for a stated marketplace or network where partners discover programs. 0.5 for a small directory or opt-in listing.
Each tool's score on every job
ToolPricePayout feeBillingPayoutsFraudTaxAPIManagedMulti-levelMarketplaceTotal
OpenPromoter111111101½8.5
FirstPromoter1½111½11108
Dub Partners½0½1½111½17
Tolt½011½111107
Rewardful1½11½½1½006
PartnerStack00½1101½015
Tapfiliate½½1½½01½½05
impact.com½001½0½½014

What the checklist leaves out

A score is only as good as its jobs. These matter to many buyers and are not in the total.

  • Track record

    Years in market and the size of each customer base.

  • Reviews

    We did not score G2, Capterra or Trustpilot ratings.

  • Integration depth

    Recurly, Braintree, CRMs and store platforms count only through the billing job. FirstPromoter, PartnerStack and Tapfiliate go deeper here.

  • AI agents

    Most tools here ship an MCP server. We list it as a fact and do not score it. Rules differ on whether an agent may move money.

  • Self-hosting

    Only OpenPromoter publishes its source code to run on your own server. We list it as a fact and leave it out of the total.

The 7 best Dub Partners alternatives ranked

Each tool below has a short summary, key features from its own site and pricing checked in November 2026. Each also names who it suits and one real limitation. The score is out of 10 on the checklist above and sources are numbered at the end.

  1. 1. OpenPromoter

    8.5/10

    OpenPromoter is an open-source (AGPL-3.0) affiliate and partner program tool for SaaS. Self-hosting is free with every feature. Cloud is free up to $1k a month of partner revenue and takes 0% of payouts on every plan.

    Against Dub: 0% of payouts, unlimited partners and partner code that stays open source.

    Key features

    • Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Polar and Chargebee connected side by side in one workspace.
    • Ten published fraud signals on every plan with a hold above the risk score you set.
    • W-9 and W-8 collection with a 1099-NEC export on every plan.
    • Payouts by Stripe Connect, PayPal or Wise once a person approves them.
    • REST API, signed webhooks, a TypeScript SDK and an MCP server.
    • AGPL-3.0 source code that self-hosts with one docker compose command.
    Pricing
    Self-host for $0. Cloud is free up to $1k a month of partner revenue. Paid plans cost $29, $79 or $199 a month. See pricing. Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Teams that want 0% payout fees, several billing systems at once or the code on their own server.
    Limitation
    Two-tier commissions pay one level up only.

  2. 2. FirstPromoter

    8/10

    FirstPromoter is a hosted affiliate and referral platform for SaaS. Plans cost $49 to $149 a month with revenue caps that start at $5k. It connects five billing systems including Recurly and Braintree and pays commissions up to 3 levels deep.

    Against Dub: no percentage fee on standard payouts and fraud controls on every plan.

    Key features

    • Stripe with history import, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly and Braintree.[7]
    • Fraud controls and W-9 and W-8BEN collection on every plan.[8]
    • Mass payouts by PayPal, Wise, Stripe, crypto and bank transfer.[8]
    • An MCP server in beta where every change needs a confirmation.[8]
    Pricing
    Starter $49, Business $99 and Enterprise $149 a month. Caps of $5k, $15k and above $15k a month. Starter allows 1,000 affiliates.[8] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Teams on Recurly or Braintree and programs that pay partners for recruiting other partners.
    Limitation
    1099s come only with managed payouts on Enterprise. Those need a US company and a US bank account.[9]

  3. 3. Tolt

    7/10

    Tolt is a hosted affiliate platform for SaaS with plans from $99 a month. It sends payouts by PayPal, Wise, bank and wire for 2% of what is paid out. W-9 and W-8 forms and 1099 filing come with every plan.

    Against Dub: 2% of payouts in place of 5% and no partner limit.

    Key features

    • W-9 and W-8 forms with 1099 filing from the Growth plan.[10]
    • A hosted MCP server on every plan.[11]
    • Stripe, Paddle and Chargebee with billing that syncs both ways.[10]
    • Multi-level commissions and a referral program inside your app.[12]
    Pricing
    Growth $99 and Pro $199 a month with Enterprise on request. Caps of $20k and $50k of partner revenue a month. Payouts cost 2% of what is paid out.[10] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Teams that want the vendor to send every payout and file 1099s for them.
    Limitation
    Radar fraud protection starts on Pro at $199 a month. The first attribution binding is permanent.[10][13]

  4. 4. Rewardful

    6/10

    Rewardful is a hosted affiliate tool for SaaS that bills through Stripe or Paddle. Plans run from $49 to $149+ a month and are priced by affiliate revenue. It charges no platform fee on payouts unless you pick Managed Payouts at 3%.

    Against Dub: no platform fee on payouts and unlimited affiliates from $49 a month.

    Key features

    • Unlimited affiliates, double-sided incentives and coupon tracking on all plans.[15]
    • First-touch or last-touch attribution with a 60-day cookie you can change.[16][17]
    • PayPal mass payouts and Wise bulk payouts on every plan.[15]
    • A REST API and webhooks.[18]
    Pricing
    Starter $49, Growth $99 and Enterprise from $149 a month. Caps of $7.5k, $15k and $30k of affiliate revenue a month.[15] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Stripe or Paddle teams that want a hosted tool and pay affiliates through PayPal or Wise.
    Limitation
    Stripe and Paddle cannot run at the same time. Fraud detection covers self-referrals and the methods are not disclosed.[19][20]

  5. 5. PartnerStack

    5/10

    PartnerStack is a B2B partner platform for SaaS with link tracking, deal registration and a partner marketplace. Prices are quoted after a demo. It runs Sift-based fraud monitoring on all programs and offers an MCP connector for AI assistants.

    Against Dub: a B2B marketplace on the entry plan. Pricing is by quote only.

    Key features

    • Access to the PartnerStack Marketplace of B2B partners on Launch.[22]
    • Lead and deal registration with CRM sync.[22]
    • Sift-based fraud monitoring.[23]
    • A REST API, webhooks and an MCP connector.[24][22]
    Pricing
    Launch, Growth and Enterprise. Prices are not published and depend on program size and support.[22] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    B2B SaaS teams that run resellers, referral partners and affiliates together.
    Limitation
    Pricing is by quote only. Partners pay their own payout fees, such as 2% on PayPal capped at $20.[22][25]

  6. 6. Tapfiliate

    5/10

    Tapfiliate is a hosted affiliate tracker for SaaS and online stores with more than 30 integrations. Launch costs $89 a month for 50 affiliates and 500 conversions. Automated payouts run through Trolley on Scale and are billed separately.

    Against Dub: more store integrations. Tapfiliate has affiliate limits of its own.

    Key features

    • 30+ integrations including Stripe and Paddle.[27][28]
    • MLM commissions, deeplinks and short links on Scale.[27]
    • Triggers and webhooks for new conversions and affiliates.[29]
    • An MCP server that answers questions from your live account.[30]
    Pricing
    Launch $89 and Scale $179 a month ($74 and $149 billed yearly) with Enterprise on request. Launch allows 50 affiliates and Scale allows 150.[27] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Teams that sell through online store platforms as well as SaaS billing.
    Limitation
    The fraud check compares the affiliate's IP with the conversion IP. Tapfiliate says it is not tax software.[31][32]

  7. 7. impact.com

    4/10

    impact.com is an enterprise partnership platform for affiliates, creators and customer referrals. Essentials costs $500 a month on a 12-month contract with onboarding at $250 an hour. The $30 Starter plan takes 2.5% of revenue and works only with online store platforms.

    Against Dub: a partner marketplace on Essentials at $500 a month on a contract.

    Key features

    • A Partner Marketplace from the Essentials plan.[34]
    • Creator and customer referral tools included on Essentials.[34]
    • API-based tracking and SAML on Pro.[34]
    • Multi-touch attribution and advanced fraud scoring on Enterprise.[34]
    Pricing
    Starter $30 a month plus 2.5% of revenue, Essentials $500, Pro $2,500 and Enterprise custom. Plans need a 12-month contract.[34] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Large brands that recruit creators, publishers and affiliates on one contract.
    Limitation
    Every plan needs a 12-month contract. Advanced fraud scoring is on Enterprise only.[34]

What moves over when you switch

When you move from Dub Partners to OpenPromoter, export your partners as CSV and drop the file into Settings > Import. OpenPromoter reads the column names and brings in up to 5,000 partners per file. Past commissions and payouts stay in the old tool.

  • Partners

    Name, email, website and country from the CSV export.

  • Referral codes

    Each partner keeps their code. A taken code gets a short suffix.

  • PayPal emails

    Imported as the partner's payout method.

  • Coupon codes

    Imported and tied to the partner.

Links on Dub Partners's domains stay with Dub Partners. Partners get new OpenPromoter links from the portal, and the tracking docs show how op.js reads them.

How to switch from Dub Partners

Moving from Dub Partners to OpenPromoter takes seven steps. You export partners, connect billing, import the file, swap the tracking script and test one purchase. Then you tell partners about the new portal and settle what the old tool still owes them.

  1. 1Export your partners from Dub as CSV. The file needs an email column.
  2. 2Connect Stripe in OpenPromoter and match your current commission terms.
  3. 3Drop the CSV into Settings > Import. Partners arrive approved.
  4. 4Add op.js to your site and send partners their new OpenPromoter links.
  5. 5Run a test-mode purchase to check the commission. Delete the test data after.
  6. 6Keep Dub links live until partners have replaced them. Links on Dub's domains are served by Dub.
  7. 7Pay the commissions you still owe in the old tool. Keep its export of past commissions for your records.

The getting started guide covers each step in the app. Pricing, payouts, tax and fraud sit side by side in the OpenPromoter vs Dub Partners table.

Questions

Will my Dub partner links keep working?
Links on Dub's domains are served by Dub. Give partners their new OpenPromoter links before you close the Dub account.
Does OpenPromoter have bounties?
Yes. Describe a bounty, contest or commission boost in one sentence and it becomes a dated campaign.
Is OpenPromoter's partner code open source?
Yes. The whole app is AGPL-3.0 on GitHub.
How much does Dub charge on partner payouts?
Dub charges 5% of payouts on Business and Advanced and 3% on Enterprise. Payouts funded by card cost 8%, or 6% on Enterprise.
Which Dub alternative has no payout fee?
OpenPromoter takes 0% on every plan. Rewardful and FirstPromoter take no platform fee when you pay partners through PayPal, Wise or bank yourself.
Is Dub Partners free?
No. Partner programs start on the Business plan at $81 a month. OpenPromoter is free to self-host and free on Cloud up to $1k a month of partner revenue.
Sources35 vendor pages, checked November 2026
  1. 1Dub · Partner payouts
  2. 2GitHub · LICENSE.md
  3. 3GitHub · 4783
  4. 4Dub · Pricing
  5. 5Dub · Program bounties
  6. 6Dub · Attribution
  7. 7FirstPromoter · how-it-works.md
  8. 8FirstPromoter · Pricing
  9. 9FirstPromoter · How managed auto payouts work
  10. 10Tolt · Pricing
  11. 11Tolt · Mcp
  12. 12Tolt · llms.txt
  13. 13Tolt · Attribution
  14. 14Tolt · llms.txt
  15. 15Rewardful · Pricing
  16. 16Rewardful · First or last touch attribution
  17. 17Rewardful · How long are referral cookies valid
  18. 18Developers
  19. 19Rewardful · Integrating rewardful with paddle
  20. 20Rewardful · Dealing with self referrals
  21. 21Rewardful · Merchants faq managed payouts
  22. 22PartnerStack · Pricing
  23. 23PartnerStack · Fraud monitoring
  24. 24PartnerStack · llms.txt
  25. 25PartnerStack · How do I get paid
  26. 26PartnerStack · Stripe payment tracking
  27. 27Tapfiliate · Pricing
  28. 28Tapfiliate · Integrating with paddle
  29. 29Tapfiliate · Webhooks and event driven workflows
  30. 30Tapfiliate · How to use your new affiliate analyst the tapfiliate mcp server
  31. 31Tapfiliate · How does tapfiliate prevent fraud
  32. 32Tapfiliate · How is invoicing for affiliate payouts dealt with
  33. 33Tapfiliate · Choose your payout methods
  34. 34impact.com · Pricing
  35. 35Dub · Program marketplace

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