Affiliate Tracking Beyond ShareASale
ShareASale was built for e-commerce affiliate marketing, not SaaS recurring revenue. If you're a SaaS company on ShareASale, you're paying network fees for features designed for product retailers while missing subscription-specific tracking. Trackli is built for SaaS from the ground up.
How to Set Up ShareASale Directory Affiliate Tracking
Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.
Understand the Gaps
ShareASale excels at e-commerce tracking but lacks SaaS features like recurring commission tracking, trial conversion attribution, and MRR reporting.
Set Up SaaS-Native Tracking
Configure Trackli with your subscription billing provider. Get features ShareASale doesn't offer: recurring commissions, churn tracking, and plan change attribution.
Recruit SaaS-Focused Affiliates
Build a curated affiliate program targeting SaaS-savvy promoters instead of ShareASale's general e-commerce affiliate pool.
Migrate Existing ShareASale Partners
Invite your best ShareASale affiliates to join your direct program on Trackli. Offer improved terms to incentivize the switch.
Eliminate Network Overhead
Stop paying ShareASale's network fees (typically 20% override on commissions). Trackli's flat fee saves you significantly as your program scales.
How It Works
From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with ShareASale Directory.
Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking
See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.
| Feature | Trackli | Traditional |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS Revenue Understanding | Built for recurring revenue, MRR, and subscription lifecycle | ShareASale designed for one-time e-commerce transactions |
| Recurring Commission Support | Automatic recurring commissions on subscription renewals | Manual recurring tracking or not supported |
| Network Fees | No network override fees or per-transaction charges | 20% network fee on top of affiliate commissions |
| Trial Period Tracking | Native trial-to-paid conversion tracking | No trial period awareness |
| Affiliate Quality | Curated SaaS-focused affiliates you recruit directly | General affiliate pool including coupon/deal sites |
| Brand Control | Your branding on the affiliate portal and communications | ShareASale branding throughout the experience |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Learn moreReady to launch your affiliate program?
Start tracking affiliate referrals in minutes. No complex setup, no enterprise pricing.