Impact.com

A partnership management platform whose affiliate marketplace connects publishers with 6,500+ vetted brands, handling tracking, contracting and payment. Publishers browse programmes, apply to brands, and negotiate terms directly. It fits established publishers who want direct brand relationships rather than a traditional network. ✓ Our pick for: Brand partnerships ★★★★ 3.5 / 5 — AZK rating … Read more

CJ Affiliate

A long-running global affiliate network (formerly Commission Junction) connecting publishers with large, recognisable brands across every category. Publishers get one account, brand discovery, deep-link tools and consolidated payments. It is aimed at publishers with an active website or app who can meet brand content standards. ✓ Our pick for: Established publishers ★★★ 2.5 / 5 … Read more

Awin

A large global affiliate network connecting publishers with 30,000 advertisers and over 1 million publishers, handling tracking, reporting and payments. Publishers apply once to the network, then join individual advertiser programmes. It suits content sites, bloggers and creators promoting established retail, travel and finance brands. ✓ Our pick for: Big-brand programs ★★★ 3.0 / 5 … Read more

Digistore24

An all-in-one online sales platform with an integrated affiliate marketplace, acting as merchant of record for vendors selling digital and physical products. Affiliates join free, browse its marketplace of thousands of offers across many niches, and promote with a 180-day cookie. It targets affiliates and creators who want immediate marketplace access. ✓ Our pick for: … Read more

ClickBank

An e-commerce platform and affiliate marketplace where product owners list mainly digital and direct-response offers and affiliates promote them for a share of each sale. ClickBank acts as merchant of record, processing the sale and paying the affiliate itself. It suits beginner and performance affiliates who want to start promoting without joining individual brand programs. … Read more