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Use Case|Chargebee Billing

Affiliate Tracking with Chargebee Billing Integration

Chargebee's billing engine handles quote-to-cash workflows, revenue recognition, and complex pricing models. Trackli integrates at the billing level, using Chargebee's event system to track every billable action and calculate affiliate commissions with invoice-level precision.

How to Set Up Chargebee Billing Affiliate Tracking

Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.

1

Deep Chargebee API Connection

Connect with full API access to leverage Chargebee's billing events, invoice data, and subscription metadata for affiliate tracking.

2

Configure Invoice-Level Tracking

Trackli processes each Chargebee invoice as a commissionable event. This includes subscription charges, addon charges, and one-time items.

3

Handle Quote-to-Cash Attribution

For SaaS with sales-assisted flows, track affiliate attribution from initial quote through contract signing and first invoice.

4

Align with Revenue Recognition

Configure commission recognition timing to align with Chargebee's revenue recognition settings for accurate financial reporting.

5

Automate Commission Accounting

Generate commission journal entries that integrate with your accounting system. Align with Chargebee's financial reporting periods.

How It Works

From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with Chargebee Billing.

Affiliate tracking flow diagram for Chargebee Billing

Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking

See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.

FeatureTrackliTraditional
Invoice-Level PrecisionCommission calculated per invoice line itemSubscription-level estimation
Quote-to-Cash TrackingTracks attribution from quote through invoicingNo quote or pre-sale tracking
Revenue Recognition AlignmentCommission timing matches Chargebee rev rec settingsCommission at payment regardless of recognition
Multi-Currency BillingHandles Chargebee's multi-currency invoicing correctlySingle currency assumption
Unbilled Charge AwarenessDistinguishes between billed and unbilled chargesCounts all charges regardless of billing status
Accounting IntegrationCommission entries compatible with accounting exportsStandalone reports requiring manual journal entries

Frequently Asked Questions

How does invoice-level tracking differ from subscription-level?
Invoice-level tracking means commissions are calculated on each actual invoice amount, not the subscription plan price. This matters when invoices include addons, credits, prorations, or discounts that change the actual charged amount.
Can Trackli handle Chargebee's quote-to-cash workflow?
Yes. For SaaS with sales-assisted processes, Trackli preserves affiliate attribution from the initial referral through quote creation, contract signing, and first invoice generation. The affiliate gets credit even for deals that go through a sales cycle.
How does commission timing align with revenue recognition?
You can configure Trackli to recognize commissions when invoices are generated, when payments are received, or on a deferred schedule matching Chargebee's revenue recognition settings. This ensures your commission accounting is consistent.
Does Trackli handle multi-currency Chargebee billing?
Yes. When Chargebee generates invoices in different currencies, Trackli calculates commissions in the invoice currency and converts to your payout currency using the rate at the time of the transaction.
Can I export commission data for my accounting system?
Yes. Trackli generates commission reports in formats compatible with major accounting systems. Commission entries align with Chargebee's billing periods for seamless financial reconciliation.

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