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Use Case|Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions

Affiliate Tracking for Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions

Lemon Squeezy makes subscription billing simple for SaaS and digital products. Trackli adds equally simple affiliate tracking on top, automatically calculating recurring commissions on your net payout while Lemon Squeezy handles the payment complexity as your Merchant of Record.

How to Set Up Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions Affiliate Tracking

Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.

1

Link Lemon Squeezy Store

Connect your Lemon Squeezy store to Trackli using your API key. We import your subscription products and pricing variants.

2

Set Up Subscription Webhooks

Configure Lemon Squeezy to send subscription_created, subscription_payment_success, subscription_updated, and subscription_cancelled webhooks to Trackli.

3

Define Net Payout Commissions

Set commission rates based on your net payout from Lemon Squeezy after their MoR fees. Trackli handles the calculation automatically.

4

Create Subscription-Focused Affiliate Content

Provide affiliates with messaging focused on subscription value — monthly costs, annual savings, and feature comparisons for your plans.

5

Monitor Subscription Metrics by Affiliate

Track which affiliates drive the most subscription signups, highest retention rates, and best plan selection for your products.

How It Works

From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions.

Affiliate tracking flow diagram for Lemon Squeezy Subscriptions

Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking

See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.

FeatureTrackliTraditional
MoR Net Payout CalculationCommission on actual payout after Lemon Squeezy fees/taxesCommission on customer payment amount
Subscription Lifecycle TrackingTracks creation, renewal, update, and cancellationInitial purchase tracking only
Usage-Based Add-On SupportTracks add-on charges and metered usageFlat subscription tracking only
Plan Upgrade AttributionAdjusts commission when referral upgrades plansLocked to original plan commission rate
Churn Rate by AffiliateShows subscription retention by referring affiliateNo churn or retention metrics available
Annual vs Monthly AnalyticsCompares affiliate performance by billing frequencyAggregated metrics regardless of billing cycle

Frequently Asked Questions

How are commissions calculated with Lemon Squeezy as MoR?
Lemon Squeezy handles payments, taxes, and compliance as your Merchant of Record, taking their fees before paying you. Trackli calculates affiliate commissions on your actual net payout, ensuring you never pay commissions on revenue you don't receive.
Does Trackli track plan upgrades through Lemon Squeezy?
Yes. When a referred customer upgrades their Lemon Squeezy subscription, Trackli receives the update webhook and adjusts future commission calculations based on the new plan value.
Can I see which affiliates drive the longest-retaining subscribers?
Yes. Trackli tracks subscription retention by affiliate, showing you which partners drive subscribers who stay for months versus those who churn quickly. This helps you focus investment on high-quality affiliates.
Does Trackli handle Lemon Squeezy subscription trials?
Yes. You can configure Trackli to count a conversion when the trial starts, when it converts to paid, or both. Commission hold periods align with your Lemon Squeezy trial duration settings.
Can I set different commission rates for monthly vs annual plans?
Yes. Many SaaS companies incentivize annual plan referrals with higher commission rates. Trackli lets you configure separate rates for monthly and annual billing variants of the same Lemon Squeezy product.

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