Affiliates Manager Alternative
Affiliates Manager Alternative
Coupon Affiliates vs Affiliates Manager, for WooCommerce stores.
Both plugins have a free version. Coupon Affiliates’ free version already includes WooCommerce coupon tracking, a paid add-on for Affiliates Manager, and Pro adds one-click and automatic payouts. Here’s how the two compare.
Prices and features checked on 4 October 2026
The short version
Which one is right for you?
Affiliates Manager is a long-running free plugin that works with many platforms, with paid add-ons for extra features. Coupon Affiliates focuses on WooCommerce.
Choose Coupon Affiliates if…
- You sell with WooCommerce, and want coupon tracking in the free version
- You want referral links that apply the affiliate’s coupon
- You want one-click PayPal, Stripe, Wise and store credit payouts, or automatic payouts
- You want multi-level commission, lifetime commission and bonuses
- You’d like a 14-day money back guarantee
Choose Affiliates Manager if…
- You sell through Easy Digital Downloads, Paid Memberships Pro, WP eStore or Simple Membership
- You only need link tracking, basic commission and manual payouts
- You’d rather buy one or two add-ons than a full plan
Pricing
Coupon tracking, free
Both plugins start free. The difference is what’s included before you pay anything.
$0WooCommerce coupon tracking with Coupon Affiliates
$39WooCommerce coupon tracking add-on for Affiliates Manager
14 daysMoney back guarantee on Coupon Affiliates Pro
| Plugin and plan | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coupon Affiliates (free) | Coupon tracking, links that apply coupons, recurring commission, fraud prevention, REST API | $0 |
| Coupon Affiliates Pro (yearly) | Every feature, including one-click payouts, per-product rates and multi-level commission | $134.99then $179.99 a year |
| Affiliates Manager (free) | Link tracking, basic commission, PayPal Mass Pay, creatives | $0 |
| WooCommerce coupon tracking add-on | Coupon tracking for WooCommerce | $39 |
| Product-specific commission add-on | Per-product rates for WooCommerce | $29.95 |
Affiliates Manager sells the two WooCommerce add-ons together for $59.95. Each add-on includes a year of updates and support for one site; Affiliates Manager doesn’t publish a renewal price, and its terms say it doesn’t refund for a change of mind. Integrations like MemberPress, LifterLMS and Gravity Forms are also paid add-ons. Coupon Affiliates also offers a lifetime licence, currently $449.99 once (normally $599.99). Prices in USD, excluding tax. See our pricing
Features
Feature by feature
Here’s what each plugin includes for free, and what costs extra.
| Feature | Coupon Affiliates | Affiliates Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | ||
| Affiliate coupon code tracking | Free | $39 add-onWooCommerce only |
| Referral links that apply the affiliate’s coupon | Free | Not listed |
| Click and visit statistics | Free | Free |
| Direct link tracking | Pro | Not listed |
| Referral campaigns | Pro | Not listed |
| Short URLs and QR codes | Pro | Not listed |
| Affiliate landing pages | Pro | Not listed |
| Commission | ||
| Percentage and fixed rates | Free | Free |
| Rates per affiliate | Pro | Free |
| Rates per product | Pro | $29.95 add-onWooCommerce only |
| Recurring commission on subscriptions | Free | Free add-on |
| Lifetime commission | Pro | Not listed |
| Multi-level commission | Pro | Not listed |
| Performance bonuses | Pro | Not listed |
| Leaderboards | Pro | Not listed |
| Payouts | ||
| PayPal payouts | ProOne click | FreePayPal Mass Pay |
| Stripe payouts | Pro | Not listed |
| Bank transfer payouts | ProTransfers created with Wise | FreeRecorded manually |
| Store credit payouts | Pro | Not listed |
| Automatic payouts | Pro | NoYou pay when you choose |
| Invoices for payouts | Pro | Not listed |
| For your affiliates | ||
| Affiliate dashboard | Free | Free |
| Creatives | Pro | Free |
| Personalised banners with the affiliate’s code | Pro | Not listed |
| Email and PDF reports for affiliates | Pro | Not listed |
| Multi-currency stores | Free | Not listed |
| Developers & AI | ||
| REST API | Free | Not listed |
| Webhooks | Pro | Not listed |
| Connect AI apps with MCP | Free | Not listed |
| Buying | ||
| Free version | On WordPress.org | On WordPress.org |
| Refunds | 14-day money back guarantee | NoNot for a change of mind |
| Lifetime licence | Yes | Not listed |
“Not listed” means we couldn’t find the feature on Affiliates Manager’s website or documentation. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
Integrations
Focused vs broad
Coupon Affiliates is built only for WooCommerce, which lets it go deeper on coupons. Affiliates Manager works with more platforms, some through paid add-ons.
Coupon Affiliates
Works directly with your WooCommerce coupons, orders and products, so anything you sell through WooCommerce is covered.
- WooCommerce
- WooCommerce Subscriptions
- LearnDash, via WooCommerce
- LifterLMS, via WooCommerce
- Multi-currency stores
- Mailing lists (Pro)
Affiliates Manager
Free integrations for several ecommerce and membership plugins. Others, like MemberPress, LifterLMS and Gravity Forms, are paid add-ons.
- WooCommerce
- Easy Digital Downloads
- Paid Memberships Pro
- WP eStore
- Simple Membership
- s2Member
- MemberPress (paid)
- LifterLMS (paid)
- Gravity Forms (paid)
Switching
Moving from Affiliates Manager
If you’re on WooCommerce and your affiliates already have coupons, there’s very little to move. Coupon Affiliates looks back at your full order history and calculates each affiliate’s statistics, even for orders placed before you installed it.
- Keep the coupon codes your affiliates already share
- Past orders are included in their stats
- Help from our team if you need it
It’s exactly what I was looking for in an affiliate plugin, and all my affiliates are loving the dashboard access.
@danielamedeira on WordPress.org
Questions
Affiliates Manager alternative FAQs
Is Coupon Affiliates a good Affiliates Manager alternative?
For WooCommerce stores, yes. Coupon tracking is free rather than a paid add-on, and Pro adds one-click and automatic payouts, multi-level and lifetime commission. If you sell through Easy Digital Downloads or a membership plugin, Affiliates Manager may suit you better.
Both are free, so what’s the difference?
The free version of Coupon Affiliates already includes WooCommerce coupon tracking, links that apply coupons, recurring commission, multi-currency, fraud prevention and a REST API. With Affiliates Manager, WooCommerce coupon tracking is a $39 add-on.
Can Coupon Affiliates pay affiliates automatically?
Yes. Pro can pay PayPal, Stripe and store credit requests automatically, up to a limit you set, and schedule payout requests. Affiliates Manager’s documentation says payouts are made when you choose. Affiliate payouts
Can I try Coupon Affiliates Pro before I buy?
Yes, with a free 7-day trial, then a 14-day money back guarantee.
Can I move from Affiliates Manager to Coupon Affiliates?
Yes. If you’re on WooCommerce and your affiliates use coupons, Coupon Affiliates calculates their statistics from your existing order history, so nothing is lost. If you need a hand, contact us.
Try Coupon Affiliates on your store
Start with the free version, or try every Pro feature free for 7 days. Backed by our 14-day money back guarantee.