Affiliate Tracking for AI Tools & Products
AI tools often use unique pricing models — credits, tokens, usage-based billing, or freemium-to-paid conversions. Trackli handles the complexity of tracking referrals for AI products where revenue per customer varies wildly based on actual usage patterns.
How to Set Up AI Tools Affiliate Tracking
Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.
Connect Your Billing System
Link your payment provider (Stripe, Paddle, etc.) to Trackli. For usage-based billing, we track the actual invoiced amounts rather than plan prices.
Handle Credit-Based Revenue
Configure Trackli to track credit purchases and usage. Commissions can be based on credit pack purchases, monthly spending, or per-API-call revenue.
Set Freemium Conversion Windows
AI tools often have long free-to-paid conversion cycles. Set extended attribution windows (30-90 days) so affiliates get credit when free users eventually upgrade.
Target AI Influencers and Reviewers
Recruit AI newsletter writers, YouTube reviewers, and tech bloggers. Provide them with demo accounts and special referral offers for their audiences.
Track Usage-Linked Revenue
Monitor how much revenue each affiliate's referrals generate over time, including overage charges and credit top-ups beyond the base subscription.
How It Works
From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with AI Tools.
Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking
See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.
| Feature | Trackli | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-Based Pricing Support | Tracks actual usage spend, not just plan subscription | Fixed plan tracking, no usage-based awareness |
| Credit Purchase Attribution | Attributes credit pack purchases and top-ups to affiliates | No concept of credit-based billing |
| Freemium Conversion Tracking | Extended attribution windows for free-to-paid journeys | Short cookie windows miss delayed conversions |
| API Call Revenue | Can commission on per-API-call or per-token revenue | Subscription-level tracking only |
| Customer Lifetime Value | Tracks total spend over time including variable usage | Snapshot of initial purchase amount only |
| Demo Account Management | Issue demo accounts to affiliates for hands-on promotion | No demo or trial management for affiliates |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Trackli handle AI tools with usage-based pricing?
Can I track credit purchases for AI tools?
What about long freemium-to-paid conversion cycles?
Can I give affiliates demo accounts for my AI tool?
How do I recruit AI-focused affiliates?
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Learn moreReady to launch your affiliate program?
Start tracking affiliate referrals in minutes. No complex setup, no enterprise pricing.