Affiliates by itthinx Alternative
Affiliates by itthinx Alternative
Coupon Affiliates vs Affiliates (itthinx), for WooCommerce stores.
Both have a free version on WordPress.org. Coupon Affiliates is built only for WooCommerce, with links that apply the affiliate’s coupon and, in Pro, PayPal, Stripe and Wise payouts from inside the plugin. Affiliates by itthinx also tracks forms and events. Here’s how the two compare.
Already using Affiliates by itthinx? The free Migration Tool brings your affiliates and their referral history across, gives each affiliate a coupon, and the links they have shared keep working.
Prices and features checked on 1 November 2026
The short version
Which one is right for you?
Affiliates by itthinx comes in three editions: the free Affiliates plugin, Affiliates Pro and Affiliates Enterprise. Coupon Affiliates has a free version and one Pro version with every feature.
Choose Coupon Affiliates if…
- You sell with WooCommerce
- Your affiliates share coupon codes, and you want their links to apply the code for the customer
- You want to pay affiliates through PayPal, Stripe, Wise or store credit from inside the plugin
- You want multi-level and lifetime commission without buying extra add-ons
- You’d rather pay once with a lifetime licence
Choose Affiliates by itthinx if…
- You also track referrals from forms or events, such as Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms or Events Manager
- You want commission rates worked out with your own formulas
- You need one licence for up to 25 sites
Pricing
What each one costs
Affiliates Pro costs less a year. Multi-tier commission and campaigns need Affiliates Enterprise, and lifetime commission and bulk coupon creation are $29 add-ons each. Coupon Affiliates includes every feature on every Pro plan.
| Plan | Sites | Year 1 | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupon Affiliates Pro | 1 | $134.99 | $179.99/yr |
| Coupon Affiliates Pro, 10 sites | 10 | $224.99 | $299.99/yr |
| Affiliates Pro | 1 | $69 | Yearly |
| Affiliates Enterprise | 1 | $149 | Yearly |
| Affiliates Enterprise, 25 sites | 25 | $399 | Yearly |
Affiliates Pro and Enterprise prices are itthinx’s regular prices, and were on sale at half price when we checked. Each purchase includes one year of updates and support, then the licence is renewed. Add-ons such as Affiliates Permanent (lifetime commission) and Affiliates Coupons are $29 each. 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 where each one stands, and which edition or add-on you need.
| Feature | Coupon Affiliates | Affiliates (itthinx) |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | ||
| Affiliate coupon code tracking | Free | Pro and EnterpriseBulk coupon creation is a $29 add-on |
| Referral links that apply the affiliate’s coupon | Free | Not listed |
| Click and visit statistics | Free | Free |
| Referral campaigns | Pro | Enterprise |
| Short URLs and QR codes | Pro | Not listed |
| Affiliate landing pages | Pro | Not listed |
| Commission | ||
| Percentage and fixed rates | Free | Pro and EnterpriseFree version: one percentage rate |
| Rates per affiliate, product or group | Pro | Pro and Enterprise |
| Recurring commission on subscriptions | Free | Pro and Enterprise |
| Lifetime commission | Pro | $29 add-on |
| Multi-level commission | Pro | Enterprise |
| Performance bonuses | Pro | Not listed |
| Leaderboards | Pro | Not listed |
| Payouts | ||
| PayPal payouts | ProOne click | Pro and EnterpriseMass payment file you upload to PayPal |
| Stripe payouts | Pro | Not listed |
| Bank transfer payouts | ProTransfers created with Wise | Not listed |
| Store credit payouts | Pro | Not listed |
| Automatic payouts | Pro | Not listed |
| For your affiliates | ||
| Affiliate dashboard | Free | Free |
| Creatives | Pro | Pro and Enterprise |
| Email reports for affiliates | Pro | Not listed |
| PDF reports for affiliates | Pro | Not listed |
| Multi-currency stores | Free | PartlyTotals are grouped by currency |
| Developers & AI | ||
| REST API | Free | Not listed |
| Webhooks | Pro | Not listed |
| Connect AI apps with MCP | Free | Not listed |
| Buying | ||
| Platforms | WooCommerce | WooCommerce and moreForms and events plugins |
| Free version | On WordPress.org | On WordPress.org |
| Free trial of the paid version | 7 days | Not listed |
| Refunds | 14-day money back guarantee | Case by caseRequests within 30 days |
| Lifetime licence | Yes | Not listed |
“Not listed” means we couldn’t find the feature on itthinx’s website or documentation. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
Switching
Moving from Affiliates by itthinx
The Migration Tool moves your program over from Affiliates, Affiliates Pro or Affiliates Enterprise for you. It brings across your affiliates and their referral history, gives each affiliate a coupon, and keeps the referral links they’ve already shared working. It’s included in the free version.
You see what will move before anything changes, the old plugin’s data is left untouched, and every migration can be undone.
- Import affiliates and referral history
- Old
?affiliates=links keep working - Preview first, and undo it if you need to
- Help from our team if you need it
Free: affiliates (with or without a user account), pending applications, referral history, visits, your cookie length and attribution setting, and old ?affiliates= and /affiliates/ links. Each affiliate gets a new coupon.
With Pro: unpaid commission and each affiliate’s payment email.
Set up again after switching: commission rates from Pro or Enterprise, coupons assigned in Pro or Enterprise (each affiliate gets a new one instead), campaigns and multi-tier levels.
If Affiliates is set to delete its data when deactivated (under Affiliates > Settings > General), untick that before you migrate.
How to switch, step by step. The video uses AffiliateWP as the example, and the same steps apply to Affiliates by itthinx. More about switching
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 by itthinx alternative FAQs
Is Coupon Affiliates a good alternative to Affiliates by itthinx?
For WooCommerce stores, yes. Its links can apply the affiliate’s coupon, Pro pays affiliates through PayPal, Stripe, Wise or store credit from inside the plugin, and multi-level and lifetime commission are included in Pro without extra add-ons. If you also track referrals from forms or events, Affiliates by itthinx may suit you better.
Which is cheaper?
Affiliates Pro is $69 a year for one site at its regular price, and Affiliates Enterprise is $149. Lifetime commission and bulk coupon creation are $29 add-ons each. Coupon Affiliates Pro is $134.99 for the first year and $179.99 a year after that, with every feature included, or $449.99 once for a lifetime licence.
Can I try Coupon Affiliates before I buy?
Yes. There’s a free version on WordPress.org, a free 7-day trial of Pro, and a 14-day money back guarantee.
Can I move from Affiliates by itthinx to Coupon Affiliates?
Yes. The Migration Tool, included in the free version, imports your affiliates and their referral history from Affiliates, Affiliates Pro or Affiliates Enterprise, gives each affiliate a coupon, and keeps their old links working. See how to migrate, or contact us if you’d like a hand.
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.