Affiliate Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $149.50/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for AffiliateWP
AffiliateWP vs SureDash
SureDash wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | AffiliateWP | SureDash |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 7.8/10 |
| Starts at | $149.50/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 1K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | AffiliateWP | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose AffiliateWP if…
- WooCommerce or Easy Digital Downloads stores running their own affiliate program
- Sites that want to avoid affiliate network platform fees
Choose SureDash if…
- Course creators who want a community on WordPress
- Agencies building member sites for clients
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
AffiliateWP
- Unlimited affiliates and commissions
- Zero platform fees
- Lifetime and recurring commissions
- Multi-tier commissions
- Fraud prevention suite
- Affiliate portal
- Automatic payouts
SureDash
- Unlimited members and courses
- Own your data
- Discussions and moderation
- Customizable dashboard
- Free core plugin
- Documentation and community
Pros and cons
AffiliateWP
- Zero platform fees on every plan
- Unlimited affiliates and commissions on every plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Stripe and PayPal payouts included on the Personal plan
- No free version
- Introductory pricing applies in the first year; renewals are at full price
- Fraud prevention, recurring referrals and automatic payouts need the Pro plan or higher
SureDash
- Free core plugin on WordPress.org
- Member dashboard and courses in one plugin
- No monthly per-member fees
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Paid plans are annual, so renewals are an ongoing cost after year one
- The lifetime option costs $499 for one 100-site plan
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating was found at the time of checking
Pricing plans
AffiliateWP
PersonalStarts here
$149.50/year
1 site
- Unlimited affiliates and commissions
- Stripe and PayPal payouts
- WooCommerce and 20 integrations
Plus
$179.55/year
2 sites
- Multi-currency commissions
- Affiliate leaderboards
- Gravity Forms and Ninja Forms registration
Pro
$209.65/year
5 sites
- Fraud prevention suite
- Recurring referrals and tiered affiliate rates
- Automatic payouts
SureDash
StarterStarts here
$69/year
1 site
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
Pro
$149/year
10 sites
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
Business
$199/year
100 sites
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
AffiliateWP vs SureDash questions
Is AffiliateWP better than SureDash?
On our comparison SureDash comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, AffiliateWP or SureDash?
AffiliateWP starts at $149.50/year and SureDash starts at $69/year.
Can I get AffiliateWP or SureDash cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
SureDash turns a WordPress site into a community platform with a member dashboard, discussions and courses.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SureDash