Trackli
Use Case|SaaS Affiliate Programs

The Complete SaaS Affiliate Program Platform

Running a SaaS affiliate program is different from e-commerce or physical product affiliates. Trackli is purpose-built for SaaS — handling recurring revenue attribution, subscription lifecycle tracking, and partner management in a single platform designed for how SaaS businesses actually work.

How to Set Up SaaS Affiliate Programs Affiliate Tracking

Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.

1

Design Your Program Structure

Define your commission model, affiliate tiers, cookie duration, and payout terms. Trackli provides templates based on successful SaaS affiliate programs.

2

Integrate with Your SaaS Stack

Connect your billing provider, set up webhooks, and optionally integrate with your CRM. Trackli fits into your existing SaaS infrastructure.

3

Build Your Affiliate Portal

Customize your affiliate portal with your branding, program terms, and marketing materials. Create a professional experience for partners.

4

Launch and Recruit

Go live with your program. Start with warm outreach to existing customers and industry contacts, then expand to broader recruitment channels.

5

Optimize for Growth

Use Trackli's analytics to identify top performers, optimize commission rates, and scale your program. A/B test different offers and landing pages.

How It Works

From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with SaaS Affiliate Programs.

Affiliate tracking flow diagram for SaaS Affiliate Programs

Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking

See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.

FeatureTrackliTraditional
SaaS-First DesignEvery feature designed for subscription SaaS businessesGeneric affiliate tools adapted for SaaS
Recurring Revenue TrackingNative MRR and ARR tracking per affiliateOne-time sale focus with recurring as an afterthought
Subscription LifecycleTracks trials, activation, expansion, and churnPurchase event tracking only
Program TemplatesPre-built templates from successful SaaS programsBlank slate requiring research and guesswork
SaaS Metrics DashboardAffiliate-attributed MRR, CAC, LTV, and churnBasic click and conversion metrics
Scale PathGrows from first affiliate to enterprise partner programRequires platform migration as you scale

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a SaaS affiliate program different from other types?
SaaS affiliate programs deal with recurring revenue, trial periods, subscription upgrades, and customer lifetime value. These require tracking that persists beyond the initial sale and measures ongoing revenue attribution — which generic affiliate tools don't handle well.
What commission model works best for SaaS?
Most successful SaaS affiliate programs offer 20-30% recurring commissions for 12-24 months. This aligns affiliate incentives with customer retention. Some programs add bonuses for annual plan referrals or reaching referral milestones.
How do I get my first SaaS affiliates?
Start with three sources: happy customers who already recommend you, industry bloggers and reviewers who cover your category, and fellow SaaS founders in your network. Personal outreach to 20-30 targets typically yields 5-10 active affiliates to start.
How do I measure if my SaaS affiliate program is working?
Track affiliate-attributed MRR as a percentage of total MRR, affiliate customer acquisition cost versus other channels, and the LTV of affiliate-referred customers. Trackli provides all these metrics in your analytics dashboard.
Should I offer a public or private SaaS affiliate program?
Start private with hand-picked affiliates to maintain quality and test your economics. Once you've validated that the program works profitably, open it to public applications with a vetting process to maintain partner quality.

Ready to launch your affiliate program?

Start tracking affiliate referrals in minutes. No complex setup, no enterprise pricing.