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Tolt alternatives for SaaS teams

These Tolt alternatives are the seven tools SaaS teams compare when Tolt's $99 entry price or Pro-only fraud checks do not fit. Each one is scored on the same checklist from its own pricing pages.

Switching from Tolt

Partners and codesImported
Old ?ref= linksKeep working
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.

Tolt alternatives at a glance

Affonso and OpenPromoter tie for the top of our checklist at 8.5 of 10. Affonso is listed first because ties go to the longer track record. FirstPromoter and Refgrow follow at 8. Tolt itself scores 7 and every tool here starts below its $99 a month. Keep Tolt if you want the vendor to send payouts and file 1099s for you.

Tolt alternatives compared
ToolScoreStarts atFee on payoutsBest for
Affonso8.5/10€15/mo (yearly)0% (managed payouts 3.25% + $25)Small programs that want a low entry price and fraud checks from the first day.
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.
Refgrow8/10$49/mo0%Teams that want referrals inside their own app and no fee on payouts.
Tolt (current)7/10$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.
PromoteKit6/10$29/mo5% bank or 8% card on one-click payoutsStripe-only startups that want the lowest paid entry price.
Tapfiliate5/10$89/moTrolley billed separatelyTeams that sell through online store platforms as well as SaaS billing.
Checklist score out of 10
  • Affonso8.5
  • OpenPromoter8.5
  • FirstPromoter8
  • Refgrow8
  • Tolt7
  • Rewardful6
  • PromoteKit6
  • Tapfiliate5

Why teams look for a Tolt alternative

Teams look for a Tolt alternative when the $99 entry price is too high or the 2% payout fee adds up. Others need fraud checks below the Pro plan. The five reasons below each pair a sourced Tolt fact with what OpenPromoter does.

  • A $99 starting price

    Tolt plans are Growth at $99 a month, Pro at $199 and Enterprise on request.[1]

    OpenPromoter is free to self-host and free on Cloud up to $1k a month of partner revenue.

  • A 2% fee on payouts

    Tolt sends every payout for you and charges 2% of what is paid out on every plan.[1]

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

  • Fraud checks on the Pro plan

    Tolt's Radar holds self-referrals, duplicate IPs and paid-ad clicks on the Pro plan at $199 a month.[1]

    OpenPromoter runs ten published fraud signals on every plan.

  • A fixed first binding

    Tolt uses a 30-day default window and the first binding is permanent.[2]

    OpenPromoter lets each program pick first or last click and its own cookie window.

  • Code you can run yourself

    We found no public source code or self-host option for Tolt.[1]

    OpenPromoter is AGPL-3.0 and self-hosts with one docker compose command.

What Tolt does well

Tolt scores 7 of 10 on our checklist. It sends payouts by PayPal, Wise, bank and wire to 190+ countries and files 1099s on the entry plan. It also has an MCP server on every plan and supports multi-level commissions for partners who recruit partners.

  • A hosted MCP server with OAuth on all plans.[3]
  • PayPal, Wise, bank and wire payouts in 190+ countries.[1][4]
  • W-9 and W-8 forms and 1099 filing on the $99 Growth plan.[1]
  • Multi-level commissions. OpenPromoter pays one level up only.[4]

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.[1] Checked November 2026.

How we ranked these Tolt 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
Affonso1½111½1½118.5
OpenPromoter111111101½8.5
FirstPromoter1½111½11108
Refgrow1111½½10118
Tolt½011½111107
Rewardful1½11½½1½006
PromoteKit1½½1½½11006
Tapfiliate½½1½½01½½05

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 Tolt 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. Affonso

    8.5/10

    Affonso is a hosted affiliate tool for SaaS with plans from €15 a month on yearly billing. It runs fraud checks on every plan and connects Stripe, Paddle Billing, Polar, Creem and Dodo Payments. Managed payouts are optional and carry a fee.

    Against Tolt: a far lower entry price and fraud checks on every tier.

    Key features

    • A Risk Center with self-referral, paid-traffic and duplicate payout checks on all tiers.[5]
    • Payouts by PayPal, Wise and wire on every plan.[5]
    • A REST API, MCP server, TypeScript SDK, CLI and webhooks.[6]
    • Multi-level commissions up to 3 levels.[6]
    Pricing
    Launch €15, Growth €29 and Elite €79 a month on yearly billing with Enterprise from €149. Caps of $1k, $10k and $30k a month.[5] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Small programs that want a low entry price and fraud checks from the first day.
    Limitation
    W-8 and W-9 collection is on Elite only. Attribution is last-touch only.[5][7]

  2. 2. 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 Tolt: free to start, 0% of payouts and fraud checks on every plan.

    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.

  3. 3. 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 Tolt: half the entry price with fraud controls on every plan.

    Key features

    • Stripe with history import, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly and Braintree.[9]
    • Fraud controls and W-9 and W-8BEN collection on every plan.[10]
    • Mass payouts by PayPal, Wise, Stripe, crypto and bank transfer.[10]
    • An MCP server in beta where every change needs a confirmation.[10]
    Pricing
    Starter $49, Business $99 and Enterprise $149 a month. Caps of $5k, $15k and above $15k a month. Starter allows 1,000 affiliates.[10] 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.[11]

  4. 4. Refgrow

    8/10

    Refgrow is a hosted affiliate tool for SaaS with an in-app widget and a hosted portal. Pro costs $49 a month up to $10k of affiliate revenue. It takes 0% of payouts and connects Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Polar and Dodo Payments.

    Against Tolt: half the entry price and 0% on payouts. W-9 and 1099 support is not listed.

    Key features

    • An affiliate widget inside your app plus a hosted portal.[12]
    • Auto payouts by PayPal and Wise on both plans.[12]
    • An MCP server, REST API, CLI and outgoing webhooks.[13]
    • Multi-level commissions on paid plans and EU self-billing invoices.[13][12]
    Pricing
    Pro $49 and Business $99 a month with caps of $10k and $25k. Each extra $25k costs $99 a month.[12] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Teams that want referrals inside their own app and no fee on payouts.
    Limitation
    The 7-day trial needs a card and new subscriptions are non-refundable. W-9 and 1099 support is not listed.[12]

  5. 5. 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 Tolt: half the entry price and no platform fee. Its fraud check covers self-referrals only.

    Key features

    • Unlimited affiliates, double-sided incentives and coupon tracking on all plans.[14]
    • First-touch or last-touch attribution with a 60-day cookie you can change.[15][16]
    • PayPal mass payouts and Wise bulk payouts on every plan.[14]
    • A REST API and webhooks.[17]
    Pricing
    Starter $49, Growth $99 and Enterprise from $149 a month. Caps of $7.5k, $15k and $30k of affiliate revenue a month.[14] 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.[18][19]

  6. 6. PromoteKit

    6/10

    PromoteKit is a Stripe-only affiliate tool for SaaS. Pro costs $29 a month up to $10k of affiliate revenue. One-click payouts through Stripe add 5% for bank-funded or 8% for card-funded payments, and PayPal or Wise exports carry no fee.

    Against Tolt: the lowest paid entry price for teams that bill only through Stripe.

    Key features

    • An affiliate portal and coupon tracking on every plan.[21]
    • One-click payouts to bank accounts in 100+ countries.[21]
    • 1099 forms for US affiliates paid through the platform.[21][22]
    • API access and webhooks on Pro.[21]
    Pricing
    Free for up to 3 referrals. Pro $29 a month up to $10k of affiliate revenue. Enterprise on request.[21] Checked November 2026.
    Best for
    Stripe-only startups that want the lowest paid entry price.
    Limitation
    It works with Stripe only and lists no MCP server. Fraud detection covers self-referrals.[21][23]

  7. 7. 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 Tolt: more store integrations and no tax features.

    Key features

    • 30+ integrations including Stripe and Paddle.[24][25]
    • MLM commissions, deeplinks and short links on Scale.[24]
    • Triggers and webhooks for new conversions and affiliates.[26]
    • An MCP server that answers questions from your live account.[27]
    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.[24] 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.[28][29]

What moves over when you switch

When you move from Tolt 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.

op.js reads ?ref= links, as the tracking docs explain. Links your partners already posted keep attributing once their codes are imported.

How to switch from Tolt

Moving from Tolt 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 Tolt as CSV.
  2. 2Connect your billing system in OpenPromoter and match your current commission terms.
  3. 3Drop the CSV into Settings > Import. Partners arrive approved with their codes.
  4. 4Replace the Tolt script with op.js. It reads ?ref= and ?via= links.
  5. 5Run a test-mode purchase to check the commission. Delete the test data after.
  6. 6Tell partners about the new portal. Their old links keep working.
  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 Tolt table.

Questions

Will my partners' Tolt links keep working?
Yes, after you import them with their codes. op.js reads ?ref= and ?via= along with your own parameter.
Does OpenPromoter have an MCP server like Tolt?
Yes. openpromoter-mcp is read-only unless you turn on write tools. Agents can prepare payouts and never send them.
Does OpenPromoter support bank and wire payouts?
Partners can be paid through Stripe Connect to their bank, PayPal or Wise. Any other method works as a manual payout with a reference.
Does Tolt charge a fee on payouts?
Yes. Tolt's pricing page lists 2% of what is paid out on every plan. In return Tolt sends each payout and handles 1099 filing.
What is a cheaper alternative to Tolt?
OpenPromoter starts free, Affonso starts at €15 a month on yearly billing and PromoteKit Pro costs $29. Refgrow, FirstPromoter and Rewardful start at $49.
Is Tolt open source?
No. We found no public source code or self-host option. OpenPromoter is AGPL-3.0 on GitHub.
Sources31 vendor pages, checked November 2026
  1. 1Tolt · Pricing
  2. 2Tolt · Attribution
  3. 3Tolt · Mcp
  4. 4Tolt · llms.txt
  5. 5Affonso · Pricing
  6. 6Affonso · llms.txt
  7. 7Affonso · Cookie duration and attribution
  8. 8Affonso · Automating affiliate payouts with affonso
  9. 9FirstPromoter · how-it-works.md
  10. 10FirstPromoter · Pricing
  11. 11FirstPromoter · How managed auto payouts work
  12. 12Refgrow · Pricing
  13. 13Refgrow · llms.txt
  14. 14Rewardful · Pricing
  15. 15Rewardful · First or last touch attribution
  16. 16Rewardful · How long are referral cookies valid
  17. 17Developers
  18. 18Rewardful · Integrating rewardful with paddle
  19. 19Rewardful · Dealing with self referrals
  20. 20Rewardful · Merchants faq managed payouts
  21. 21Promotekit · Pricing
  22. 22Promotekit · Tax forms
  23. 23Promotekit · llms-full.txt
  24. 24Tapfiliate · Pricing
  25. 25Tapfiliate · Integrating with paddle
  26. 26Tapfiliate · Webhooks and event driven workflows
  27. 27Tapfiliate · How to use your new affiliate analyst the tapfiliate mcp server
  28. 28Tapfiliate · How does tapfiliate prevent fraud
  29. 29Tapfiliate · How is invoicing for affiliate payouts dealt with
  30. 30Tapfiliate · Choose your payout methods
  31. 31Tolt · llms.txt

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