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Track Recurring Affiliate Commissions Automatically

Stop tracking recurring commissions in spreadsheets. Trackli automates the entire process — from catching renewal events to calculating commission amounts to scheduling payouts. Every subscription payment is automatically linked to the affiliate who brought the customer in.

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How to Set Up Recurring Commissions Affiliate Tracking

Get up and running in minutes with these simple steps.

1

Enable Recurring Commission Mode

Toggle recurring commission tracking in your program settings. Define the commission duration, rate, and any decay schedule for long-term tracking.

2

Connect Subscription Events

Ensure your billing provider sends renewal, upgrade, downgrade, and cancellation events to Trackli via webhooks.

3

Configure Commission Decay (Optional)

Optionally set commission rates that decrease over time. For example, 30% for months 1-6, 20% for months 7-12, and 10% thereafter.

4

Set Minimum Payout Thresholds

Define minimum balances before payouts are processed. This reduces transaction costs on small recurring commissions.

5

Review Monthly Commission Reports

Trackli generates monthly reports showing recurring commissions earned, pending, and paid. Export for accounting or sync to your finance tools.

How It Works

From referral link to commission payout — fully automated with Recurring Commissions.

Affiliate tracking flow diagram for Recurring Commissions

Trackli vs Traditional Affiliate Tracking

See how Trackli compares to manual or legacy affiliate solutions.

FeatureTrackliTraditional
Automatic Renewal ProcessingEvery renewal event auto-processed for commissionsManual reconciliation of renewals each month
Commission Decay SchedulesDecreasing rates over time to control long-term costsFixed rate forever or manual rate adjustments
Failed Payment HandlingNo commission on failed charges, auto-credit on recoveryCommission paid on all charges regardless of outcome
Payout AggregationCombines multiple small commissions into periodic payoutsIndividual payouts per transaction, high fees
Commission ForecastingProjects future recurring commission obligationsNo visibility into future commission liabilities
Tax DocumentationGenerates 1099 data for US-based affiliate payoutsManual tax document preparation required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is commission decay and should I use it?
Commission decay gradually reduces the rate paid on recurring commissions over time. For example, 30% in months 1-6, then 20% for months 7-12. It helps control long-term costs while still rewarding affiliates for bringing in customers. It's recommended for programs where customer LTV justifies initial high rates.
How does Trackli handle failed subscription payments?
When a payment fails, Trackli does not generate a commission. If the payment is later recovered through dunning or retry, the commission is then calculated on the successful charge. This prevents paying commissions on revenue you never actually collected.
Can I forecast future recurring commission obligations?
Yes. Trackli projects your future commission obligations based on active referred subscriptions, their billing schedules, and your commission terms. This helps with financial planning and budgeting for affiliate payouts.
How are recurring commission payouts structured?
Trackli aggregates recurring commissions from multiple referred customers into periodic payouts. You set the payout frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) and minimum threshold to balance affiliate satisfaction with transaction efficiency.
Does Trackli generate tax documents for affiliates?
Yes. Trackli tracks total payouts per affiliate per year and can generate the data needed for 1099-MISC forms for US-based programs. For international affiliates, payout records are available for their local tax reporting.

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