Trackli
Comparison

Trackli vs Refersion

Refersion is an affiliate and influencer marketing platform primarily built for ecommerce brands. It integrates deeply with Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce, offering order tracking, commission management, and an affiliate marketplace.

Free plan: Trackli / Refersion
5-min setup: Trackli
Refersion focuses heavily on ecommerce platforms — Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and Magento. Stripe support comes through these ecommerce integrations rather than a direct native connection.

What is Refersion?

Best suited for

Ecommerce brands on Shopify or BigCommerce that want affiliate and influencer tracking integrated directly with their store's order management system.

May not be right for

SaaS companies, subscription businesses, or anyone who needs native Stripe integration and recurring commission tracking rather than ecommerce order tracking.

Where Refersion shines

  • Deep native integrations with Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce that sync orders automatically for commission tracking
  • Built-in affiliate marketplace that helps ecommerce merchants discover and recruit new affiliate partners
  • Influencer-friendly features including coupon code tracking and social media attribution that complement traditional affiliate links

Where startups struggle with Refersion

  • Ecommerce-centric design means SaaS subscription tracking and recurring commissions feel like afterthoughts
  • Starting at $39/mo plus 3% of every affiliate-driven sale (dropping to 2% on Growth, 1% on Scale) — the percentage never goes away, so cost scales with revenue even though affiliate count is unlimited
  • The affiliate marketplace charges additional network fees on top of your monthly subscription

The Trackli approach

Built from the ground up for SaaS and subscription revenue models
No per-transaction fees or hidden marketplace charges
Real-time reporting that keeps pace with your growth
Start free and only upgrade when your program takes off

Feature-by-feature: Trackli vs Refersion

Feature
Refersion
Trackli
Setup time
~30 minutes
Under 5 minutes
Pricing
From $39/mo + 3% of affiliate sales
Free tier available
Free tier
Stripe support
Via Shopify integration
Native
Multi-gateway support
Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce
Stripe, Paddle, and more
Recurring commissions
Limited support
Fully automatic
Real-time tracking
Delayed
Instant
Affiliate portal
Marketplace-style portal
Branded affiliate portal
API access
Full API
Conversion ingestion API
Custom commissions
Standard ecommerce options
Flat or percentage rate
Auto-scaling/limits
Unlimited affiliates, but a % of sales on every plan
Fixed monthly plans

How Trackli tracks affiliate conversions

Affiliateshares ref linkVisitor Clickstracked by TrackliCustomer Paysvia your processorCommissionauto-calculatedby TrackliWebhook eventHow Trackli Tracks Affiliates90-day first-party cookie · Webhook-based conversion recording · Native Stripe integration

Setup & time-to-value comparison

Trackli Setup

1
Sign up1 min

Create your free Trackli account with just an email address. No credit card required, no sales calls, no waiting for approval.

2
Connect payment processor2 min

Configure a webhook in your payment processor dashboard. Trackli records conversions automatically when payments succeed.

3
Create first affiliate1 min

Add your first affiliate partner and configure their commission structure. Choose percentage-based or flat-rate commissions.

4
Share referral links1 min

Generate unique referral links and share them with your affiliates. They can start driving traffic immediately through your branded portal.

Refersion Setup

1
Create account5 min

Sign up for Refersion and select a plan starting at $99/mo. Connect your ecommerce platform.

2
Install Shopify app5 min

Install the Refersion app from the Shopify App Store and authorize access to your store data.

3
Configure tracking10 min

Set up conversion tracking by configuring pixel events and order syncing between your store and Refersion.

4
Build affiliate program10 min

Create your affiliate program structure with commission rates, cookie durations, and approval workflows.

5
Marketplace listing5 min

Optionally list your program on Refersion's marketplace to attract affiliates (additional fees apply).

Pricing & value

Refersion's Launch plan is $39/mo plus 3% of every affiliate-driven sale — that percentage applies for as long as you use the platform, so a $50K/mo affiliate-driven month costs $1,500 in fees on top of the base plan. Trackli's flat $29/$99/$199/mo plans never take a percentage of your revenue, so your affiliate program's success doesn't raise your bill. Trackli is also purpose-built for subscription revenue, where Refersion is built around ecommerce order tracking.

Frequently asked questions

Is Refersion a good choice for a SaaS company, or is it just for ecommerce?
Refersion is fundamentally an ecommerce platform. While it can technically track SaaS referrals, its features are built around order tracking rather than subscription management. SaaS companies get better results with Trackli, which is purpose-built for subscription revenue and recurring commissions.
How do Refersion's marketplace fees affect total cost compared to Trackli?
Refersion takes a percentage of every affiliate-driven sale on all plans: 3% on Launch, 2% on Growth, and 1% on Scale. That fee never goes away — it applies indefinitely, not just on marketplace-sourced affiliates. At $50K/mo in affiliate revenue you're paying $1,500/mo in fees alone on the Launch plan. Trackli's plans are flat — $29/$99/$199/mo — with no percentage of revenue taken at any tier.
Can Refersion handle recurring SaaS subscription commissions?
Refersion has limited recurring commission support that works through its ecommerce integrations. It wasn't designed for subscription lifecycle events like upgrades, downgrades, or mid-cycle cancellations. Trackli handles all subscription events automatically through its native Stripe integration and webhook/API-based Paddle support.
Does Refersion offer influencer tracking features that Trackli doesn't?
Refersion does include influencer-specific features like coupon code tracking and social media attribution. If influencer marketing is your primary focus, Refersion might be relevant. For SaaS companies focused on affiliate partnerships, Trackli's feature set is more aligned with your needs.
What's the setup experience like for Refersion vs Trackli?
Refersion's setup involves connecting your ecommerce platform, installing apps, and configuring pixel tracking — typically 30+ minutes. Trackli's setup takes under 5 minutes with a streamlined flow that connects your payment processor and gets you tracking immediately.

Related use cases

Shopify Affiliate Tracking
Stripe Affiliate Tracking
Startup Affiliate Programs
All comparisons

Start with Trackli

Set up in about 5 minutes and invite your affiliates by email. Start free — no credit card required.