Affonso
Most affordable affiliate platform with built-in discovery agent.
My Experience
Affonso is the most affordable way to start an affiliate program for your SaaS. At $12.50/mo on the Launch plan, it's significantly cheaper than competitors. It supports Stripe, Paddle, Polar.sh, and Creem — covering most indie developer billing stacks.
The standout feature is the built-in discovery agent that helps you find relevant affiliates, plus an affiliate marketplace where your program can be listed. The managed payouts option means Affonso handles paying your affiliates directly, saving you administrative work.
The catch is the Launch plan's $1,000/mo revenue cap — if your affiliate program gains traction, you'll need to upgrade to Growth ($29/mo) quickly. The platform is also relatively new, so expect some rough edges compared to more established options.
Great for testing the waters before committing to a more expensive platform.
Pros
- +Cheapest entry at $12.50/mo
- +Built-in affiliate marketplace and discovery agent
- +Integrates with Stripe, Paddle, Polar.sh, Creem
- +Managed payouts option (Affonso pays your affiliates)
- +MCP integration for AI workflows
Cons
- −Launch plan capped at $1,000/mo affiliate revenue
- −Powered by Affonso branding on lower plans
- −Very new platform
Best For
Budget-conscious indie developers testing affiliate marketing for the first time.
